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Marine audio manufacturer expands in US market

Elettromedia, the Italian parent company of Hertz Marine and Audison, has partnered with William F. Miller Associates to represent its marine audio products to manufacturer customers in the greater south and midwest US territories. Both Hertz Marine and Audison continue to expand their brand commitment to the US with this latest affiliation. This follows Hertz Marine and Audison recently opening its […]

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Seldén Mast expands sales team

Gosport-based Seldén Mast Ltd has strengthened its sales team with four new appointments. Seldén says the four new hires will support its recent growth and help expand the sales of its spars, deck hardware, and furling systems into new markets. Steve Norbury, managing director at Seldén Mast Ltd, comments: “It is a truly exciting time […]

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Superyacht

Interview: The Boat Works, Australia

Tony Longhurst, owner of Australia’s expanding superyacht yard The Boat Works, discusses current demand and future projections for the region Located on Australia’s Gold Coast, The Boat Works boatyard, superyacht yard and marina services company has accelerated expansion plans rapidly over the past three years to meet increasing demand in the Australasian leisure marine and […]

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Shakespeare Marine partners with GMA for European sales

Marine antenna design specialist, Shakespeare Marine has announced a partnership with Global Marine Associates Ltd (GMA) for the sales of its products across Europe. Effective immediately, specialist manufacturers’ representatives GMA will be responsible for all sales of Shakespeare Marine products in Europe (excluding the UK). Shakespeare says this partnership comes at a time of significant […]

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US boatbuilder starts $10 million plant expansion

Scout Boats, the US sport fishing, fish ‘n ski, walkaround, flats and bay boat builder, is enlarging its current 36-acre campus with a new 37,500 sq ft facility (Plant E). A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on 1 November 2023 at its Summerville headquarters. Scout says that the expansion will allow it to build component parts […]

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MarineMax opens new Florida location

Recreational boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax has announced a new location, MarineMax Jupiter and MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center. Located in Jupiter, Florida, MarineMax says this latest addition is designed to serve boating enthusiasts along the East Coast of Florida.  “MarineMax Jupiter and the MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center represent the epitome of coastal luxury, […]

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Shakespeare Marine launches Shanghai distribution hub

Marine antenna design specialist Shakespeare Marine is launching a new distribution hub in Shanghai, China, to support sales in its Asia and Australasia markets. The Chinese distribution centre will be in operation from 1 January 2024. It will initially stock an inventory of Shakespeare’s best-selling product lines, from VHF, AIS, HDTV marine antennas and the […]

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Yamaha Marine expands US propeller facility

Yamaha Marine Precision Propellers (YPPI), a division of Yamaha Marine Systems Co., Inc. is expanding its current facility in Greenfield, Indiana. The new 110,000-square-foot building will house all of the YPPI propeller finishing capabilities currently housed in the company’s facility in Indianapolis, and the YPPI team in Indianapolis will relocate to the expanded facility in […]

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Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Survitec opens new UK service centre

Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has expanded its UK servicing capability with the opening of a new service centre in Southampton. Fitted out with equipment and facilities for the servicing and repair of liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits and other safety equipment, Survitec says the 10,000 sqft building will deliver increased capacity and faster turnaround times […]

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Freedom Boat Club increases presence in Australia

Freedom Boat Club has announced the planned opening of its newest club on Australia’s Gold Coast. Freedom’s third franchise territory in Australia, and fifth location in the region, will be based at Sanctuary Cove Marina to provide direct access to the Gold Coast’s beaches and inland waterways. “The Gold Coast is the heart of boating […]

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New company supports Sea-Alliance Group’s expansion plans

International maritime business specialist, Sea-Alliance Group is launching a new company in Greece to support its strategic ‘full-service’ expansion in the country as well as strengthen its network in the Mediterranean. Sea Alliance Group says the with the launch of its sister company, Sea-Alliance Group IKE, it aims to bring experience and expertise to the […]