Market News – Page 334
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NewsLippert names new CIO
Indiana, US-based marine parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has named Vince Doepker as chief information officer, charged with leading and sustaining the ongoing transformation of the company’s global information technology division.
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NewsLazzarini’s latest yacht design is a “hybrid-hybrid”
The latest concept design from Pierpaolo Lazzarini, founder of the Rome-based Lazzarini Design Studio, could be called a ”hybrid-hybrid” of sorts, as it uses both diesel and solar-power on both water and land.
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NewsLewmar’s 2019 results impacted by Lippert takeover
At the time, Lippert Components’s acquisition of the UK marine equipment manufacturer was described as the “best strategic option” for Lewmar and its employees
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NewsSpanish municipality to invest €4.5m on marina upgrade
Victor Navas, the mayor of Benalmádena in southwest Spain, has announced that the municipality plans to invest at least €4.5m (US$5.5m) to upgrade its marina.
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NewsKyron Design makes superyacht debut
Kyron Design has submitted its first entry to yachting with a 230ft expedition superyacht.
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NewsConsolidation in the electric boat market as Pure Watercraft buys pontoon maker
The US boatbuilder and inventor of a plug-and-play, drop-in electric outboard motor system has acquired ELUX Marine for an undisclosed sum
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NewsIMCI opens UK office to certify recreational boats meet UKCA mark
The Brussels-based International Marine Certification Institute has founded IMCI (UK) in Liverpool to ensure that recreational boats placed on the British market meet the country’s post-Brexit technical, safety and environmental standards.
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NewsUS boat sales hit 13-year high in 2020; boom to continue
With heightened interest in outdoor recreation and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats is expected to carry over into 2021 and beyond
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NewsBurgess moves from profit to loss
Difficult market conditions caused 24% drop in turnover to £16.63 million for UK yacht brokerage firm
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NewsSt Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show to take place next week
The Informa Markets-organised St Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in St Petersburg, Florida is set to go ahead next week.
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NewsNew Navico distributor for France
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands of marine electronics, has chosen Kent Marine Equipment to distribute its complete range of products in France and the French administered territories.
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NewsMercury Marine installs solar array at global HQ
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corp, today announced the installation of its first array of photovoltaic solar panels to be put to use at its world headquarters campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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NewsS2 Yachts consolidates Tiara brands
S2 Yachts, builder of the Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport brands in the US, has announced that it is now marketing both marques under the Tiara Yachts banner.
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NewsHiscox MGA sells marine business to Nexus Group
Nexus Group completed its acquisition of the Hiscox MGA marine business (HMM) on December 30, 2020. The sale was implemented via an asset purchase into Millstream Underwriting Ltd, a Nexus Group company which specialises in consumer insurance. Hiscox is known as a leading insurer of superyachts.
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NewsQM Industries in joint venture with Multiflex Marine
QMI-Multiflex to supply and manufacture marine steering systems, cables, controls and accessories for the US market
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NewsPolaris announces executive appointments
Minnesota, US-based boat and powersports equipment manufacturer Polaris Inc has announced three executive appointments following the departure of former CEO Scott Wine on December 31.
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NewsEU, China sign tentative trade and investment accord
The deal still needs to be approved by the 27 EU governments and the European Parliament
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NewsDubai International Boat Show to go ahead in March
The organisers of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) have confirmed that this year’s show will be held from March 9-13, 2021. This follows the postponement of DIBS 2020 from March last year to November, which was then subsequently cancelled.
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NewsSafe Harbor Marinas buys Rybovich
Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas acquires US superyacht service provider
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NewsLawsuit ends in $25.16m judgement against Tracker Marine
The long-running class action against the US builder was finalised on December 30 for charging buyers a $75 fee for documentation
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