All North America articles – Page 80
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Sportsman’s Warehouse to join The Great American Outdoors Group
Hundreds of US fishing and boating outlets consolidated following latest acquisition of the world’s largest boat dealer
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North American industry gears up for July 1 implementation of USMCA trade deal
NAFTA-replacement aims to simplify cross-border shipment of goods while adding intellectual property protections
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High potential for more Great Lakes flooding
In the wake of record flooding this year that has caused untold billions of dollars in damage, municipalities, ports and marina operators across North America’s Great Lakes region are bracing for further high waters in 2020 as lake levels remain well above typical late November averages.
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Lumishore appoints VP of sales
LED lighting specialist Lumishore has hired Bob Hamilton to serve as its vice president of sales. In his new position, Hamilton will be responsible for driving sales efforts and increasing market penetration throughout the Americas.
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Volvo Penta Americas president to retire
Volvo Penta Americas president Ron Huibers has announced that he will retire, effective January 1, 2020.
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Greta Thunberg chooses sailing yacht for Atlantic crossing
Climate activist Greta Thunberg will sail from Europe to North America in mid-August to start a “climate tour” of America. The 16-year-old Swede is using the completely emissions-free ocean-going yacht Malizia for this purpose.
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Sanlorenzo Americas names new CEO
Marco Segato has been appointed CEO of Sanlorenzo Americas, the division that has aided in the Italian superyacht-builder’s expansion in North, Central and South America for the last 10 years.
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Export markets a priority for HydroHoist, ShoreMaster
When boat lift manufacturer HydroHoist Marine Group Inc merged with ShoreMaster LLC last month, the newly combined entity became the largest dock and boat lift company in North America, with HydroHoist already the dominant brand in the southern half of the US and ShoreMaster enjoying leading market share in the ...
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Fraser Yachts sold
US boat retailer MarineMax has acquired Fraser Yachts from Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group.
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IJC schedules Great Lakes water quality meetings
Public meetings to gauge opinions on water quality issues
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Sanlorenzo joins LMC Builder Alliance Program
The US’s largest yacht repair facility, Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC), has announced that Sanlorenzo is now a member of its Builder Alliance Program. LMC is now the preferred service facility for the Italian yacht-builder’s fleet of vessels in North America.
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US powerboat registrations up through February
Tow boats and PWC registrations lead the pack while larger boats make solid gains
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Beneteau Americas appoints new COO
Groupe Beneteau Americas has named Yannick Madiot as its new chief operating officer for North America.
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Polaris acquires Larson Boats
Minnesota-based Polaris Industries announced late Friday that it has acquired the Larson brand of fibreglass sport and fishing boats from Pulaski, Wisconsin yacht manufacturer Marquis-Larson Boat Group.
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Azimut sells 15 yachts worth US$50m at FLIBS
Italy’s Azimut Yachts says it sold 15 yachts valued at around US$50m at the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) last month, cementing its position as the “leading foreign shipyard in the United States”, the company claims.
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Lund, Crestliner target women for manufacturing jobs
US builder forms Women in Manufacturing Group
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Canadian builder exits bankruptcy
Rossiter Boats gets new owner, Scott Hanson to resume role of company president
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US powerboat registrations strong through Q2
Sales of towboats, cruisers, freshwater fishing boats, yachts and PWCs were all up