All International Boat Industry articles in Web Content 2018 – Page 9
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NewsCanadian boatbuilder Campion Marine sold
Canada’s largest fibreglass boatbuilder sold to Edmonton-based private equity firm
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NewsTwin Disc reports healthy fiscal Q1 sales, profits
Twin Disc, the Wisconsin-based manufacturer of marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment, reported fiscal 2019 Q1 net sales increased 65.7% over the same period last year on sales of US$74.6m.
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NewsUS boating industry reports strong summer season
Total US powerboat shipments for July were up 8% year-to-date and new powerboat registrations were up nearly 4% in August on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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Fischer Panda gains Lloyd’s type approval
Fischer Panda has received Lloyd’s Register Type Approval for electrical power generation for marine recreational applications.
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Garmin expands North American headquarters
Olathe, Kansas-based consumer electronics manufacturer Garmin International has opened the first phase of a 750,00sq ft facility expansion to its North American headquarters.
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Biograd show attracts record crowd
The 2018 Biograd Boat Show in southern Croatia closed last Sunday with a record number of visitors, exhibitors and boats on display. Some 16,876 people attended the four-day event in Marina Kornati which, apart from Sunday morning, was blessed with blue skies and t-shirt weather.
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World Marinas Conference looks to future opportunities
Two key subjects – international marina development and future opportunities to attract more people to sailing and marinas – were addressed on the first day of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference being held in Athens, Greece.
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Brunswick reports bullish Q3
Brunswick Corp released third-quarter results Tuesday on the heels of an announcement that chairman and CEO Mark Schwabero will be stepping down at the end of the year.
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NewsNext Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show set for November
The ninth edition of the Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show will be held at the Dubai Creek Golf Yacht Club from November 8-10, 2018. The show has grown to become an important event in the UAE and Middle East boat show calendar.
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MarineMax names VP of operations
Kyle Langbehn has been named national vice president of operations for MarineMax, having served in several positions of increasing responsibility since joining the company in 2002.
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Multiflex expands in Europe
Multiflex, an India-based steering and control cable manufacturer, is to open a European facility this autumn that will bolster distributors’ ability to react to market trends and adjust their inventory accordingly. The company says it is also planning some exciting new products, details of which will be unveiled at the ...
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New superyacht facility for Cape Town?
Discussions are underway in Cape Town to set up a superyacht repair and maintenance facility to bolster the luxury segment of the local boating market.
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Boat Fix expands to US with B2B branded service offer
Boat Fix, the telematic boat monitoring service in the UK for the past 28 years, is expanding to the US and seeking volume partners to rebrand and resell the service.
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6th Sri Lanka show approaches
The 6th edition of the Sri Lanka International Boat Show and Marine Festival opens on Friday in Galle. Neil Fernando, chairman of event organiser the Boatbuilding Training Institute (BTI), spoke with IBI in the run-up to the show.
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Marine Products Corp Q3 sales up over 21%
Marine Products Corp (MPC), parent company of the Chaparral and Robalo boat brands, has reported third-quarter sales up 21.6% over the same period a year ago.
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NewsItalian yacht-builder undergoes MBO
Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo has undergone a management buyout. Fabio Planamente and Luigi Servidati, long-serving managers at the Italian yard, have acquired a majority share of the business from the Trevisani family.
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NewsSchwabero to retire; Foulks named new CEO
Mark Schwabero will be stepping down as Brunswick Corporation chairman and chief executive office at the end of the year and will be succeeded by David Foulkes, president of Brunswick Marine Consumer Solutions and chief technology officer.
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NewsMarine tourism important part of Greek economy
In the lead-up to the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which is being held in Athens over the next three days, a report highlights that Greece’s marine tourism sector directly contributes €2.3bn to the country’s GDP.
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Regulator Marine moves HR director to executive role
Rex Anderson has moved from director of human resources for Regulator Marine to executive vice president of strategic planning and development for the South Carolina-based builder of centre console offshore fishing boats.
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Azimut sees growth in SA
Azimut views South Africa as a growth market, particularly from residents wanting to keep their boats in the Mediterranean, a key company sales representative told IBI at the weekend.
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