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Rose Damen | Damen & Amels
Exploiting the unmatched synergy between the Damen and Amels brands, Rose Damen markets crossovers that are rocking the global yachting sector
More acquisitions on the cards as Lippert reveals hand
With seven major acquisitions in the past five years, Lippert Components Inc has become a major player in the leisure boat industry. IBI recently caught up with CEO Jason Lippert, who spoke candidly about what lies next as it builds its marine portfolio
Thom Dammrich on 20 years at the NMMA and his biggest regret
The marine industry has gone through a lot of changes in the 20 years that Thom Dammrich has headed the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Through boom times and global recessions, labour challenges and tariff wars, Dammrich has been front and centre as our industry experienced some of its highest ...
Chris-Craft | Stephen Heese
Chris-Craft’s president and CEO speaks with IBI about sales trends, working with Winnebago and what the future holds as the iconic US boat builder celebrates 145 years in business.
Sunreef Yachts | Francis Lapp
Polish luxury catamaran builder expands abroad, adds new models to its portfolio and selects Cannes 2019 to serve up the 80-footer powerboat design which won over new owner Rafeal Nadal
Rising Star | Dan Bloice Smith
Williams Jet Tenders’ Design Engineering manager, Dan Bloice Smith, was named the inaugural winner of the Rising Star award at last year’s Boat Builder Awards in association with Raymarine. He talks to IBI about his involvement in Williams’ new EvoJet project and how the industry can attract young talent
Freedom Boat Club, Brunswick | John Giglio, Cecil Cohn, Brenna Preisser
Following Brunswick’s acquisition of Freedom Boat Club, IBI talks with FBC president John Giglio, president of Brunswick Boating Services, Cecil Cohn, and Brenna Preisser, president – Brunswick Business Acceleration about the business strategy and the future of boating
Wettoncraft | Eric Divry
A former director in logistics, Eric Divry had a dream four years ago of developing a boat that would take the stress out of boating
Appointment at SmartPlug
US-based shore power equipment manufacturer SmartPlug Systems has named Ron Bailey as its new global vice president of sales and marketing.
Management changes at Turkish marina operator
Setur Marinas, Turkey’s leading marina operator with a portfolio of 10 facilities across the country, has made three executive appointments.
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.
Lumishore hires global product manager
Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, has announced the appointment of Alexandra Foineau as senior product manager for its underwater lighting and newly launched LUX Lighting Collection worldwide.
UK yard appoints refit sales manager
Fox’s Marina & Boatyard in the UK has appointed Roger Goldsmith to the newly created role of refit sales manager.
Beckson Marine expands OEM sales team
Beckson Marine, a US supplier of marine equipment and accessories to boatbuilders and the aftermarket, has added Mark Hanrahan to its OEM sales team. Steve Anschutz, Beckson Marine president, made the announcement last week.
Volvo Penta Americas president to retire
Volvo Penta Americas president Ron Huibers has announced that he will retire, effective January 1, 2020.
Executive leadership changes at MasterCraft
Tennessee-based MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc announced today that Terry McNew has stepped down as president and CEO in order to pursue another opportunity outside of the leisure boating industry.
Obituary: Olaf Theodore Harken
Olaf Harken, co-founder of US deck hardware manufacturer Harken Inc, passed away yesterday in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. He was 80.
IJC appoints two new members to Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River management board
Bi-national agency regulating Great Lakes water levels adds two new board members to secure broader input toward policy decisions
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