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Lippert names new CIO
Indiana, US-based marine parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has named Vince Doepker as chief information officer, charged with leading and sustaining the ongoing transformation of the company’s global information technology division.
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Consolidation in the electric boat market as Pure Watercraft buys pontoon maker
The US boatbuilder and inventor of a plug-and-play, drop-in electric outboard motor system has acquired ELUX Marine for an undisclosed sum
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US boat sales hit 13-year high in 2020; boom to continue
With heightened interest in outdoor recreation and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats is expected to carry over into 2021 and beyond
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St Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show to take place next week
The Informa Markets-organised St Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in St Petersburg, Florida is set to go ahead next week.
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Mercury Marine installs solar array at global HQ
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corp, today announced the installation of its first array of photovoltaic solar panels to be put to use at its world headquarters campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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S2 Yachts consolidates Tiara brands
S2 Yachts, builder of the Tiara Yachts and Tiara Sport brands in the US, has announced that it is now marketing both marques under the Tiara Yachts banner.
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QM Industries in joint venture with Multiflex Marine
QMI-Multiflex to supply and manufacture marine steering systems, cables, controls and accessories for the US market
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Polaris announces executive appointments
Minnesota, US-based boat and powersports equipment manufacturer Polaris Inc has announced three executive appointments following the departure of former CEO Scott Wine on December 31.
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Safe Harbor Marinas buys Rybovich
Dallas, Texas-based Safe Harbor Marinas acquires US superyacht service provider
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Lawsuit ends in $25.16m judgement against Tracker Marine
The long-running class action against the US builder was finalised on December 30 for charging buyers a $75 fee for documentation
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AkzoNobel boosts North American presence with New Nautical Coatings purchase
In a multimillion investment, global paint and coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel NV said it would significantly increase its market presence in North America and the Caribbean with the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings Inc, the owner of the premium Sea Hawk coatings brand. While no transaction figures were divulged about the ...
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Malibu acquires Maverick for strategic, complementary hull and price point expansion
Malibu Boats has acquired the four brands of the Maverick Boat Group, expanding production capacity and distribution potential in what the parent company is calling a “strategic transaction that complements Pursuit and expands Malibu’s saltwater outboard offerings in boat type and price point.” Maverick, and its founder Scott Deal, are ...
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Lazzara Yachts Group names new EVP
Florida, US-based boatbuilder Lazzara Yachts Group has appointed Nils C Nelson as its new executive vice president. Nelson will lead the sales, business development, and customer service activities for the group, as well as using his varied industry experience to advance the company’s objectives.
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OneWater buys eight Florida marinas and boat dealerships
The US retail giant has further expanded its presence in Florida with the acquisition of two more yachting businesses, including the company’s largest acquisition to date.
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Boat Fix appoints new CEO
Connecticut, US-based telematics/marine customer service provider Boat Fix has named Penny Searles as its new CEO, with immediate effect.
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US RV shipments expected to jump by near 20% this year
Full-year wholesale sales expected to eclipse 500,000 units in 2021
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Lippert acquires boat seating business
US-based Lippert Components expanded its holdings in the marine sector with third acquisition in 2020
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Hatteras wants $2.5m lawsuit over custom yacht dismissed
Lawrence Smith filed a lawsuit last November against US boatbuilder Hatteras/Cabo Yachts over a $10.1m motoryacht. Smith entered into an agreement for the boat, a 2021 model Hatteras M98 Hull 101, in August of 2019 with an estimated delivery date of February 2021. But in March 2020 Smith was told ...
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Catalina Yachts EVP to retire
Gerry Douglas announces plans to step down from executive vice president role at US sailboat builder
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Chris Craft is part of Winnebago Q1 gains
Strong consumer interest in the outdoors continued to drive sales, revenues and profitability in the first quarter, ending 28 November, for the manufacturer’s portfolio in recreational vehicles and Chris Craft boats