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NewsMarine manufacturers seek out production opportunities
US marine manufacturers large and small continue to look for opportunities to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping people safe and working.
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MarineMax expects Q2 revenues equal to or above 2019
America’s largest boat retailer announced expected revenues for its second quarter ending 31 March of $303 to $308 million, along with further insights on how the Cornovirus is affecting the company
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Some US boat dealers note sales uptick despite Covid-19
Interest rate cuts and low fuel prices said to drive interest in boating as a means of social distancing
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US powerboat registrations up through January
Sales of new powerboats were up 5% on a rolling three-month YOY basis
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CJR Propulsion appoints president of US operations
Joel Kmetz brings 30 years of sales and leadership experience to the role
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Marine Products Corp suspends production
Marine Products Corp announced on Monday that it had temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at its Nashville, Georgia production facility. The facility produces all of the company’s recreational pleasure boats under the Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex brand names.
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US Paycheck Protection Program begins 3 April
Boat dealers and small builders in the US can begin applying for economic relief this weekend under a new government program put into place to stem the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2019 US sailboat sales drop
The NMMA releases its first 2019 Statistical Abstract for the sailboat sector
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What the US$2 trillion relief package means to the boating industry
With over half the US under ‘stay at home’ orders from state or local governments, President Trump has signed a US$2 trillion economic relief package aimed at workers and businesses of all sizes, while separate action has seen additional action on tariffs. The package allows businesses to delay payment ...
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Suzuki to build US Marine Tech Center
Suzuki Motor of America is finalising plans for the Suzuki Marine Technical Center USA to be built on 20 acres of waterfront in Panama City, Florida. While an official groundbreaking date has not been set, site preparation is underway and exiting buildings on the property are in final renovation. ...
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Boating industry answers the call
Boat and yacht manufacturers are donating PPE for frontline medical workers to help curb the spread of Covid-19
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NMMA/MRAA: Boating industry must come together to prevent a financial body blow to entire ecosystem
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US today released the following statement: ”Over the last few weeks, the coronavirus – officially known as COVID-19 – has brought most aspects of everyday life to a grinding halt. With each passing day in this new reality, it is becoming ...
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Ocean Alexander COVID-19 Update
Florida-based Merritt Island Boat Works, which builds Ocean Alexander Yachts, reduces work force and production
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Regal Boats consolidates manufacturing operations
The projected economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led leadership of Regal Boats to close its Valdosta, Georgia manufacturing facility and consolidate operations at its Orlando, Florida headquarters.
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Brunswick increases liquidity
The marine industry’s largest company has extended its credit facilities and borrowing as a precautionary measure to increase liquidity and financial flexibility in the wake of substantial uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 crisis
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Lippert suspends production at select US and Europe facilities
US-based LCI Industries – parent of Lippert Components – has issued a business update regarding COVID-19
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MRAA offers free online learning for dealers
US boat dealers idled by the COVID-19 pandemic can fill some of their free time with some free online education.
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Brunswick releases sustainability report
Brunswick Corp has published its first company-wide sustainability report to showcase its efforts and successes in efforts to conserve resources, both natural and financial.
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Inconsistent rules leave Florida’s US$23bn boating industry in flux
Palm Beach County, Florida, has joined its neighbour to the south, Miami-Dade County, in closing marinas and boat ramps to all but commercial fishing operations. But Broward County, which sits between the two and is home to Ft. Lauderdale – the hub of South Florida’s US$12bn yachting and boating industry ...
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Winnebago suspends production at Chris-Craft
Winnebago Industries has announced that it is temporarily suspending production activities at its Chris-Craft and other production facilities in the US. The steps are designed to lower the probability of coronavirus exposure to employees and adjust future production output relative to demand.
