All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2018 – Page 5
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Yanmar expands European distribution network
The European distribution network for Yanmar Marine International has been extended with the opening of a new sales and customer representative office in France. This new office will assume full responsibility for the distribution of all the company’s products and services.
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Israel launches plans for nine new marinas
The Israeli government has major plans to expand the country’s stock of marinas. The plan, being initiated by the Transportation Ministry, involved the construction of nine new coastal marinas and the upgrading of existing facilities, according to a report in the Haaretz newspaper.
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NewsCox Powertrain announces new technical partnerships at METSTRADE
UK diesel outboard manufacturer Cox Powertrain is continuing to develop partnerships to enhance its marketing-leading technology initiative through marketing and service partnerships. The company has recently formed a new partnership with Coastkey.
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NewsNew investment planned for Nautitech
French Bavaria subsidiary has Nautitech brand revived as it gears up for growth
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Market Overview | Europe
Europe posted its fastest growth since 2007 as economic recovery consolidated and delivered real GDP growth of 2.6% in 2017. Against that backdrop, a return of consumer confidence and willingness to spend on discretionary items finally gave traditional boating markets in Europe the boost they needed to put boat sales ...
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HISWA, Dutch leisure sector lobby to merge
In the face of consumers’ changing vacationing patterns, HISWA Holland Marine, the Dutch boating sector lobby and RECON, the Netherlands’ leisure industry trade group, plan to merge.
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US dealership same-store sales decline in October
Same-store marine dealer sales decreased by just over 5% in October, according to the latest report form CDK Global Recreation. The decrease follows a September gain of a mere 0.2%.
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Feadship Refit & Services opens for business
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has announced the formation of a globally operating company called Feadship Refit & Services, which will be responsible for implementing Feadship’s new customer support strategy referred to as ‘My Feadship’.
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Fastmount names winners of annual Distributor Awards
New Zealand panel mounting manufacturer Fastmount announced the winners of its annual Distributor Awards in Amsterdam last night. The awards evening is held every year during the METSTRADE Show, and brings together Fastmount’s network of 32 distributors from around the globe.
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Crewsaver appointed sole distributor for Exposure Lights
The Survitec Group has expanded its operations and product range with a new product and a new distributorship for the UK and Ireland
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Meeco Sullivan, Suntex complete Vero Beach expansion
Suntex Marinas and Meeco Sullivan have completed expansion of the former’s Vero Beach Marina; the second Florida project and fourth overall the two companies have completed in 2018.
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Carmanah reports mixed Q3 results
LED signals manufacturer Carmanah Technologies Corp reported mixed results for its third quarter of 2018, with a slight revenue decline offset by higher gross profits.
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Tennessee introduces itself to the marine world
Tennessee is no stranger to the world of recreational marine; it’s a US$3b industry that employs over 15,000 residents of the state; but the marine world may not be aware of Tennessee, so a delegation from the state’s Small Business Development Center is exhibiting at this year’s METSTRADE for the ...
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NewsBoating BC opens 2019 recreational boating grant program
Vancouver, Canada-based marine trade association Boating BC has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2019 grant and scholarship program in support of projects to grow boating participation within the province.
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Allpa and Technodrive hit 30
Dutch manufacturer and distributor celebrating 30 years distributing Technodrive
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NewsPalumbo Malta Superyachts expands facility offering
Completes testing on new 16-wheel, 420 ton travelift
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Panama City to end marina rental, create fund to rebuild following hurricane
Panama City, Florida leaders are getting creative in how to rebuild the two city-owner marinas following Hurricane Michael, which devastated the city in October.
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NewsHISWA symposium marks 50 years of innovation in yacht design
Celebrating a half-century of innovation in yacht design and construction, the 25th bi-annual HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction featured a “Back to the Future” theme for its golden jubilee edition that was well-received by the large and enthusiastic crowd of delegates in attendance.
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News23rd Superyacht Forum attracts strong crowd
The 23rd edition of The Superyacht Forum, held from November 12-14 in association with METSTRADE, delivered a wide range of presentations around a central theme of ownership experience entitled ‘The Future of Superyacht Ownership - The Perfect Customer Journey.’
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NewsErwin Bamps appointed CEO of Prestige Yachts
On November 1st, 2018, Erwin Bamps joined the Beneteau Group as CEO of Prestige, reporting to Jean-Paul Chapeleau, general manager of Jeanneau and Prestige.
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