Sector News – Page 434
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NewsEP Barrus acquires Blue Gee brand
UK-based marine equipment distributor expands product portfolio
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Boating community sinks Virginia boat tax
Efforts by the Prince William County, Virginia Board of Supervisors to reinstate a 20-year-old boat tax were dead in the water when more than 100 boat owners and business people voiced opposition at a public hearing Tuesday night.
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NewsParis JEC materials and composites show postponed
The organisers of JEC World, the international composites show held each year in Paris, today announced that the 2020 event has been postponed until May
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NewsSA Flexiteek distributor expands on back of increased demand
South African Flexiteek distributor Aquadex Africa is expanding its Cape Town-based business on the back of a massive spike in local demand for the Swedish synthetic decking brand over the past two years.
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NewsInvincible Boats appoints global dealer
US-based Invincible Boats has chosen Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) to serve as its global dealer for the superyacht market.
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NewsProspec Electronics signs new rep group
Marine audio manufacturer Prospec Electronics has signed a new rep group to handle its full product line in the western US and Canada.
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Deutsche Yachten grows membership
Two more companies have joined the German superyacht industry group
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NewsVeethree Technologies makes key appointments
Marine electronics manufacturer builds on significant investment and expansion in 2019
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NewsCoronavirus leads to ailing global economy
If the coronavirus doesn’t make you physically ill, it could be affecting your financial health as more reports begin to surface on the economic impact of the outbreak. The Wall Street Journal reports on the array of companies outside of China that are having to slow production or rapidly seek ...
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NewsDutton-Lainson appoints European sales rep
US-based trailer winch manufacturer Dutton-Lainson Company has appointed IMDS as its sole sales representative in Europe.
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NewsNew rules in Seychelles allows foreigners to own superyachts
The Seychelles government has introduced new policies related to foreign yacht ownership and operation. Under the new rules, according to a Seychelles News Agency report, a foreigner is able to own a yacht if it is over 24m (79ft) in length and valued in excess of $2m.
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NewsFPT Industrial strengthens presence in Turkey
Marine powertrain specialist appoints Turkish distribution partner
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NewsThree-year hurricane remediation ends for historic US marina
Three years after Hurricane Matthew slammed directly into historic Amelia Island in Northeast Florida, Westrec Marinas and the City of Fernandina Beach have announced the reopening of Fernandina Harbor Marina, which was devastated by the brutal storm.
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NewsQatar show to double in size, say organisers
This year’s event will have 12,000sq m of exhibitor space
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NewsBrazilian boat market forecast to grow by 20% in 2020
The Brazilian leisure marine market has undergone major changes over the last 10 years, says Eduardo Colunna, president of Brazilian boatbuilders’ association ACOBAR. He cites a significant increase in the length of boats on offer, improvements in quality, and a reduction in the number of shipyards in operation.
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NewsStabicraft founder steps aside as CEO
Iconic Kiwi boat manufacturer Stabicraft is on the hunt for a new chief executive with its founder Paul Adams stepping aside, providing a pathway for a new leader after 33 years at the helm.
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NewsFuture of renewable fuels in boating?
Volvo Penta continues to expand its testing of HVO fuel which can reduce fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90%
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NewsCoronavirus tests stability of global supply chains
With large parts of China still subject to lockdowns and travel restrictions, manufacturers face continuing uncertainty over delivery schedules for parts and components As China struggles to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide and killed nearly 2,000, marine equipment manufacturers ...
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NewsDean & Reddyhoff rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group
Following the takeover last year of Quay Marinas (QM) by the Dean & Reddyhoff Group (D&R), the combined entity is to be rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group Ltd. IBI understands that the rebranding is to be officially announced on April 1, 2020, according to a spokesperson for D&R.
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NewsFastmount appoints Chilean distributor
New Zealand-based panel mount manufacturer Fastmount has extended its reach in South America with the appointment of a new distributor in Chile.
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