Latest News about the USA – Page 170
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Scout Boats expands dealer network
Scout Boats, the US builder of sportfishing boats from 17ft-53ft, has added twelve national dealers and eight international dealers to its current roster.
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Siren Marine makes key managerial promotions
Siren Marine has promoted two from within the organisation to help meet what the company calls growing demand for its Connected Boat technology.
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Executive appointment at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc has named Larry Baab as its new group vice president, camping and watercraft recreation.
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Chris-Craft | Stephen Heese
Chris-Craft’s president and CEO speaks with IBI about sales trends, working with Winnebago and what the future holds as the iconic US boat builder celebrates 145 years in business.
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LED lighting specialist makes Inc 5000 list
For the eighth consecutive year, LED lighting specialist Lumitec has been ranked by Inc Magazine as an honoree on their Inc 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The company ranked #4464 out of 5000.
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Trump blinks on new tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has softened his position on a threat made earlier this month to levy a new 10% tariff on US$300bn worth of Chinese goods not already subject to existing tariffs.
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Hatteras/Cabo inks deal with SkipperBud’s
Hatteras/Cabo Yachts has formed a partnership with SkipperBud’s in which the iconic family-owned string of 18 Midwest dealerships will have exclusive rights to the luxury brands in the Great Lakes region of the US.
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Enterprise Florida creating jobs through export growth
With only 4% of US companies exporting goods, state organisations like Enterprise Florida play an important role in helping businesses move into foreign markets with the goal of stimulating job growth through export growth. So, it’s no surprise that nine of the 13 US exhibitors at the Sydney International Boat ...
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Twin Disc acquires Veth Propulsion
US-based Twin Disc, maker of transmission, propulsion, steering and other systems for marine and other sectors, has acquired family-owned Veth Propulsion of the Netherlands.
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Inflatable watercraft, paddles gain exemption from US tariff list
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that certain inflatable boats, kayaks, canoes and paddles have been excluded from a list of Chinese imports subject to tariffs.
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Lumitec partners with KenCraft Boats
Lumitec, a designer and manufacturer of extreme environment LED lighting solutions, has been named the official lighting supplier for KenCraft Boats for all their primary lighting needs.
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Focus on affordability at 2020 Smoker Craft dealer event
US independent boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc unveiled a wide range of new models at its 2020 model year dealer meeting this week, with a clear focus on capturing market share among entry-level and mid-level buyers.
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Sydney International Boat Show dubbed a “resounding success”
With total attendance at just over 60,000 people, the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) was dubbed a “resounding success” by its organisers, the Boating Industry Association (BIA).
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Cummins reports mixed bag in Q2 results
Cummins Inc has released its second quarter results reporting mild revenue increases overall in a generally flat market.
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Johnson Outdoors reports Q3 revenue gains
Marine and outdoor equipment manufacturer Johnson Outdoors Inc released its 2019 third quarter results on Friday, reporting higher revenues on the strength of solid fishing equipment sales.
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US manufacturers hope to win over ‘Down Under’
The 52nd edition of the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) opened on Thursday with the first-ever USA Pavilion – a block of 15 equipment, component and boat manufacturers exhibiting in a single location as part of the National Marine Manufactures’ Association (NMMA) Export Development Program.
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Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon threatening to impose a new 10% tariff on an estimated US$300bn worth of goods imported into the US from China
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IBEX announces 2019 Super Sessions
The organisers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have announced a series of Super Sessions and special events, as part of its Education Conference. The Super Sessions are hosted by exhibiting companies and industry associations to offer in-depth training and topic-specific learning. The pre-conference Super Sessions take place ...
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Garmin inks exclusive supply deal with Regulator Marine
Garmin International has signed an exclusive supply agreement with North Carolina-based Regulator Marine that will see Garmin electronics offered as standard equipment on all Regulator boats from 23ft-41ft, including the company’s new 26XO centre console crossover.
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US Coast Guard funding bill includes key boating industry priorities
Last week’s passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act by the US House of Representatives includes some key provisions sought and support by the marine industry through the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).