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Miami cancellation surprises few, relieves many, disappoints an industry and begs new questions
The decision by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) to cancel nine of its first-quarter boats shows, including the cornerstone and iconic Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), was met with a mixed reaction from the recreational boating industry. But one universal sentiment was expressed by Correct Craft president and CEO ...
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Brunswick reports ‘outstanding’ Q3 and is bullish on 2021
The industry’s largest company said it outperformed the market in its third quarter ending September 30, achieving double-digit growth in sales and earnings. Historically-low boat inventory levels position the company exceptionally well for the remainder of the year and throughout 2021.
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RV, marine drive Patrick Industries' strong Q3 growth
OEM component manufacturer Patrick Industries showed strong third-quarter growth that belies an otherwise off year due to Covid-related shutdowns of its facilities and the many industries it serves.
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Third quarter brings mixed bag for Xylem
Xylem Inc released its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, reporting overall revenues of US$1.22bn for the period and marking a 6% year-over-year decline from the $1.29bn reported for the third quarter of 2019.
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FLIBS opens to smaller crowds
The first day of the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), unsurprisingly, saw smaller crowds, which were welcomed with a mandatory mask policy and other safety measures that included a limited crowd capacity at the show aimed at holding a large international event in the midst of a ...
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KVH posts strong Q3 results
Gains in both product and mobile connectivity service sales drive “strongest Q3 in years”
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Miami and eight other NMMA winter shows cancelled
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced altered plans for its roster of boat shows scheduled for the first three months of 2021, including cancellation of the bellweather Miami International Boat Show
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Garmin record Q3 results buoyed by strong marine sales
Marine segment posts 54% YOY revenue growth, 152% increase in operating income
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MarineMax posts record Q4 and year-end results
America’s mega boat and yacht retailer group, MarineMax, achieved the company’s highest ever revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and year-ended September 30, making it one of the industry’s largest companies.
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Surprise Q3 results for Marine Products Corporation
Marine Products Corporation, makers of Chaparral, Robolo and Vortex boats, surprised Wall Street with its third quarter results that saw a nearly 10.5% reduction in unit sales and a 4.8% drop in sales revenue reported at US$68.7m.
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Hubbell feels Covid pinch in 2020 Q3 results
Declines in net sales, gross profits and net profits point to continued uncertainty in the power market
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Better than forecast results for Groupe Beneteau
The multi-brand French boatbuilder said the company is benefiting from its global, multi-segment positioning against the adverse environment of Covid 19
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IBI Interview with America’s largest marine finance group (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI North America correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with Bruce Van Wagoner President of Wells Fargo Marine Group, the largest marine finance provider in the US market about market conditions, inventory levels and how boat manufacturers and dealers have been managing through ...
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IBI speaks with Wells Fargo Marine Group in America
IBI North American correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with Bruce Van Wagoner, President of Wells Fargo Marine Group in the US, about how the 2020 boat sales and finance market is shaping up in the context of this year’s extraordinary Covid-related business disruptions in mid-March, followed by the surprise surge of ...
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Strong boat sales float Q3 earnings for Polaris
Boat division leads all other segments with 30% YOY sales jump to drive higher overall earnings, profits
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Cummins’ North American sales decline, international sales stable
Cummins Inc closed its third quarter with revenues down 11% to US$5.1bn from last year, led by an 18% drop in North American sales while international revenues were flat.
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Caterpillar crawls through rough third quarter
Caterpillar Inc has announced third-quarter earnings that are down across the board, led by lower end-user demand. The Deerfield, Illinois-based Cat reports sales and revenue of US$9.9bn, a 23% decline from Q3 2019. Profit per share was down 54% at US$1.22, while operating profit margin dropped nearly 6 points to ...
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Safety first as FLIBS prepares for Wednesday opening
With a preponderance of precautions in place, the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) gets underway Wednesday, albeit on a smaller overall footprint and with less than half of the exhibitors who attended the 2019 event, all propagated by the Covid-19 global pandemic. The recently concluded Genoa Boat ...
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Brunswick elects Reggie Fils-Aimé to Board
The former head of Nintendo of America has been elected to Brunswick Corp’s Board of Directors.
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French builder of amphibious boats opens US office
Iguana, the French builder of amphibious sportsboats has opened an office in New York and has marked this with an order from the US Navy for two of their advanced amphibians. The contract with the US Navy marks a significant development for the newly established commercial/military side of the business, ...