IBEX breaks attendance records
October 30, 2007
BROOKLIN, Maine — Despite a flat economy, boat builders and marine professionals from around the world turned out in record numbers to attend IBEX 2007, held Oct. 10-12 in Miami Beach, organizers reported in a statement yesterday. The verified attendance numbers indicate a slight increase of 4,570... Read more »
Defender’s sales continue to grow
October 30, 2007
WATERFORD, Conn. – Discount marine supplier Defender Industries’ third quarter sales increased 20.2 percent, compared to the same period of 2006, the company reported in a recent statement. Defender also reported that 2007 year-to-date sales through Sept. 30 increased 14.5 percent over record 2006... Read more »
Supra adopts five-year warranty plan
October 30, 2007
MARYVILLE, Tenn. – The 2008 model line of Supra boats is now equipped with the Five Star Protection plan, Skier’s Choice reported in a statement this morning. The boat builder claims its Five Star Protection plan is “the longest, most comprehensive factory supported limited warranty in the tournament... Read more »
ACE USA rebrands INAMAR
October 30, 2007
PHILADELPHIA – ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, is rebranding INAMAR, its marine marketing and underwriting division, it reported in a recent statement. The division will now be known as ACE Recreational Marine Insurance. This change in brand name, which... Read more »
Dockwise Yacht Transport forms alliance with BBC
October 30, 2007
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has formed a cooperative partnership with BBC Chartering & Logistic to expand global shipping options for owners and captains of private luxury yachts, it reported in a recent statement. The strategic alliance allows DYT to continue offering... Read more »
Conference to address Intracoastal Waterway’s future
October 30, 2007
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – During the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association’s (AIWA) annual meeting, scheduled for Nov. 15–16 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the group will look at the current state of the waterway and steps to secure its future, BoatU.S. reported in a recent statement. BoatU.S. — The Boat... Read more »
Globe Composite Solutions named a fast grower
October 30, 2007
DALLAS – Globe Composite Solutions has been recognized as the 32nd fastest growing technology company on Deloitte’s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America, Globe Composite Solutions said in... Read more »
Airmar CEO wins lifetime achievement award
October 30, 2007
MILFORD, N.H. – The National Marine Electronics Association bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award on Stephen Boucher, Airmar Technology Corp. chairman and CEO, Airmar said in a press release Sunday. Boucher accepted the award from David Hayden, NMEA president, at the annual NMEA convention held earlier... Read more »
Lauren Manufacturing names new president
October 30, 2007
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio – Lisa Huntsman has been appointed to president at sealant manufacturer Lauren Manufacturing, the company said in a press release Friday. She assumes responsibility for the direction and growth of the company’s operations. Huntsman formerly served as vice president of operations... Read more »
Tie Down Engineering appoints two VPs
October 30, 2007
ATLANTA – Tie Down Engineering, Inc. recently made two changes to its executive team, the company said in a statement yesterday. The engineering firm has promoted Shirley Davenport to executive vice president. She was previously vice president of sales, marine aftermarket. She has been with Tie Down... Read more »
