All International Boat Industry articles in October/November 2018 – Page 5
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NewsStrong sales recorded at 7th Pattaya show
Exhibitors generated around 100m baht in sales at this year’s Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show
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NewsBRP reports record Q3 revenues, net income
Quebec-based BRP reported revenues of C$1,394.2m and net income of C$90.2m for its third quarter of 2018, marking continued strong growth for the manufacturer of Sea-Doo personal watercraft and Evinrude outboard engines.
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Hodgdon launches custom megayacht tenders
The tender division of Hodgdon Yachts in the US has launched two new, custom ‘Venetian-style’ tenders for an 80m megayacht under construction in Germany.
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NewsHempel inaugurates new Centre of Excellence
Marine coatings manufacturer Hempel has officially opened its new Centre of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain. The centre is part of a €6m investment into the research and development of coating products within the field of passive fire protection (PFP), in which Hempel is determined to gain market share during the ...
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NewsBest of Boats Awards – winners revealed
The winners of the Best of Boats Awards (BOB Awards) were presented at the Boat & Fun Berlin boat show in Germany last week.
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Cobalt celebrates, awards dealers
Following what the company calls “another strong year”, Colbalt Boats recently honoured its worldwide dealers with a two-day “celebration” that included an introduction to its newest 2019 model, the A36BR Bow Rider.
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US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA trade agreement
US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Argentina early Friday morning, officially replacing the former North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and establishing a course for future trade between the three countries.
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NewsVETUS Maxwell strengthens South American presence
VETUS Maxwell, the Dutch marine systems manufacturer, has appointed E&P Marine Inc as its representative for South America and the Caribbean. The Miami-based leisure equipment supplier will represent the VETUS and Maxwell product lines in the region from Mexico through to Brazil and across the Caribbean islands.
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NewsMaritimo near to completing major expansion
Australian luxury yacht brand Maritimo continues to move its activities up a gear through expansion of its facilities, dealer network and model range.
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NewsBeneteau America appoints outboard sales manager
Beneteau America has named Don Smith as the group’s new outboard sales manager, succeeding David Aldrich in the role. Smith has over 30 years’ experience in sales management and retail dealership. For the last 10 years, he has worked for Regal, Hatteras and Bertram Yacht.
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NewsFuture Fibres announces factory expansion and new GM
Composite rigging manufacturer Future Fibres has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 60,000sq ft factory space in Valencia, Spain that will become the company’s dedicated service and R&D centre.
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NewsZabava arrives at Dutch yard for complete refit
The 30m Heesen-built motoryacht Zabava arrived at ICON Yachts’ facilities in Harlingen, the Netherlands recently for a complete refit ahead of the Mediterranean cruising season. Originally delivered as Buka in 2000, the yacht previously cruised under the name Pokrov II before being sold to its new owner in ...
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NewsUllman Sails sets up SA manufacturing headquarters under new CEO
Ullman Sails International has established a new manufacturing division in South Africa under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Michael England.
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NewsCrestliner Boats appoints new president
A veteran of Brunswick Corporation’s Life Fitness division has been tapped to lead Crestliner Boats. Brittany Hizer was appointed president of Crestliner Boats on Tuesday, reporting to Brunswick’s Aluminum Fish Group president Dirk Hyde.
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Conflict over Greek yacht cruising tax and sea tourism growth plans
A new yacht cruising tax implemented by the Greek government last week which was originally due to be paid within 10 days has now been delayed until early April 2019. This action has been taken due, in part, to the intervention of the Cruising Association, the international body for yacht ...
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Donovan Marine acquires Morgan Recreational Products
Donovan Marine, the Louisiana-based international distributor of marine components and transportation equipment, has acquired Morgan Recreational Products in a deal with undisclosed terms.
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NewsThiébaut out, BRP Powersports restructures
Bertrand Thiébaut is out as head of the BRP Powersports Group and an “internal leadership restructuring” will have the company co-led by Sandy Scullion as Senior Vice President, Global Retail & Services and Thomas Uhr as Senior Vice President, Product Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.
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NewsSafety protocols in question as details emerge of dramatic SA rescue
A senior South African politician has questioned whether a breach of safety protocol led to the catamaran accident in Table Bay on Monday involving five British tourists and three local crew.
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NewsBlue Guard appoints manufacturers’ rep
Blue Guard Innovations (BGI) has appointed Charles A Perry Company as its manufacturers’ representative for the BGI range of smart switches and sensors as well as the BG-Link & IoT Marine Gateway products on the US eastern seaboard, southern states and the US Midwest.
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NewsDisputes involving superyachts continue
Two large superyachts involved in different disputes are still awaiting resolution of their respective situations. The superyachts at the centre of these disputes are the 115m (377ft) Luna and the 91.5m (300ft) Equanimity.
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