Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito has been developing marketing strategies for and reporting on the US recreational marine industry since 1994. Having worked for a variety of businesses from biotech to boating as well as US government and politics at local, state and federal levels, since 1980, he has developed a unique understanding and insider’s perspective to his business coverage.
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New show director ‘thrilled’ with first IBEX
Mary Velline shares her initial impressions with IBI as the show wound down on Thursday
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SmartDeck begins US operations
Finnish firm’s soft decking now produced on both sides of the Atlantic
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Ilmor begins shipping Ion electric outboard
The US engine builder is also establishing a dealer/OEM network
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Marubishi brings Toma-Top to US, signs first installation partner
Deal secured with Ft Lauderdale-based Engineered Yacht Solutions at IBEX
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18 IBEX awards show innovation alive in the marine industry
The winners were announced in Tampa this morning
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Hurricane Helene claims 88 lives, Florida recovery efforts well underway
The marine industry has already begun donating dollars and collecting supplies as part of an all-volunteer effort
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Tampa dodges a bullet as Helene makes landfall
Fast-moving storm leaves flooding in its wake, but IBEX to open on Tuesday as planned
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Hurricane Helene gathers strength; IBEX again in harm’s way
Forecasters believe Helene will make landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 storm
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Highfield Boats grows Caribbean presence
US RIB builder signs new dealer in the French West Indies
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Thailand relaxes rules to attract more superyachts, cruise ships
New measure supports the government’s policy by targeting affluent foreign tourists
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Israeli startup introduces first self-stabilising e-foil
The Level uses a gyro system and height sensor to keep the board stable
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Malibu board of directors to shrink by one
Joan M Lewis has decided not to seek reelection to the post
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Twin Vee offers online buying platform
The Pro-Direct Platform (PDP) is deigned to better the boat-buying experience
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Nuova Jolly, Highfield form North American joint venture
Builders join forces to bring Nuova’s Italian RIBs to the US and Canada
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Flux Marine announces second supply agreement in as many days
US tech firm is establishing itself as a legitimate OEM propulsion supplier
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Highfield to convert RIBs from tenders to family boats
US inflatables manufacturer unveiled its plans to dealers in Michigan this week
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High interest rates haven’t slowed boat borrowing, just sales
MarineMax chief revenue officer says buyers are financing at a degree consistent with low-interest rate environments
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Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first yacht regulations
The ultimate goal is environmental protection, sustainability, and adherence to all safety requirements