Craig Ritchie
Craig Ritchie is IBI’s North America editor, covering the Canadian and US markets with a focus on technology and business strategy. He began writing about the North American boat industry in 1989; prior to joining IBI he served as director of editorial for one of Canada’s largest magazine publishers.
- Battery Technologies
Cummins releases new EV battery tech
Next-generation nickel manganese cobalt batteries to debut powering transit buses in Europe
- Green Technologies
Recycling solar panels
German researchers have developed a means of recycling old solar panels that could assure access to critical elements required to produce new power generating surfaces
- Green Technologies
Glass windows from bamboo?
Researchers in China have developed a new technique for creating clear glass panels from bamboo fibres rather than sand, yielding panes that are more shock-resistant and more sustainable
- News
NIBS opens entries for 2024 new product awards
Entries accepted through June 15 for Newport International Boat Show awards celebrating the best of new boats and marine equipment
- Boat Autonomy
Submarine drones driving development of marine autonomy platforms
Massive military spend on development of autonomy platforms can only accelerate the arrival of similar tech in leisure marine
- Green Technologies
Recycling carbon fibre waste
With the opening of its first US recycling facility, Fairmat aims to develop a high-tech closed-loop ecosystem to recycle and repurpose CFRPs
- News
Yanmar inks supply deal with Aspen Power Catamarans
Aspen C100 power catamaran to offer Yanmar 4LV250 diesel
- News
Bryton Marine joins Platinum Club among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Boatbuilder named among Deloitte’s best managed firms in Canada for seventh consecutive year
- News
Twin Vee Q1 revenues down 41%
Losses continue for US boat builder as high interest rates reduce demand in tough American boat market
- News
Taiga reports higher sales, net loss for 2024 Q1
Canadian electric PWC builder reports revenue gains, but higher costs amid manufacturing ramp-up
- News
Canadian bank anticipates 2% interest rate cut within 18 months
The Royal Bank of Canada says rapid interest rate cuts expected to begin soon and be more aggressive than cuts in the US
- News
Lewmar extends supply agreement with American Boatbuilders Association
Three-year partnership extension cements Lewmar’s position as preferred supplier of windlass anchoring systems and bow thrusters to US buying group
- News
Lippert acquires CWDS seating business
Acquisition of furniture production business positions US components manufacturer to enhance product range for marine, RV OEMs
- News
Record full-year sales, profits for Suzuki
Marine revenues down 16% in face of softer North American, European boat markets, with improved fourth-quarter earnings pointing to segment gains in 2024
- News
Honda full-year 2024 revenues up 21%
Strong demand for automotive and motorcycle products offset decreases in power products sales, including marine
- News
Highfield Boats USA appoints four new dealers, new sales manager
New US and Caribbean dealers speak to continued growth of premium RIB brand
- Electrifcation
Yamaha partners with 14 tech firms to automate semiconductor production
Establishment of new standards body with Intel, Mitsubishi, Sharp and others aimed at strengthening semiconductor supply chains
- Propellers
Torqeedo to integrate ocean plastics into propellers
Torqeedo aims to make its electric motors greener still by incorporating alternative materials in its component manufacturing
- News
Freedom Boat Club opens new UK location
Boat club opens sixth operation in region with new Chertsey location
- News
Suzuki to expand stealth outboard lineup
New ‘Shinobe’ stealth finish to be offered on DF140, DF300A and DF350 models beginning autumn 2024