Craig Ritchie
Craig Ritchie is IBI’s North America editor, covering the Canadian and US markets with a focus on technology and business strategy. He began writing about the North American boat industry in 1989; prior to joining IBI he served as director of editorial for one of Canada’s largest magazine publishers.
NewsPropspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
Antifouling coating to be supplied as standard equipment on all MY2025 Swan Arrow product
NewsZipwake launches Pro system at METSTRADE
The new platform brings new features and capabilities to the company’s line of automatic trim control devices
NewsNMMA presents US, Canada market update at METSTRADE
Key indicators point to sales growth as interest rates decrease and dealer pipeline clears
NewsVision Marine announces collaboration with Smoker Craft
Canadian electric outboard manufacturer announces new partnership with US boatbuilder to develop electric pontoon boats
NewsXantrex expands battery charger line at METSTRADE
Canadian electrical equipment firm debuts new TRUEcharge3 battery charger
NewsNanni enters into partnership with Dutch distributor
New collaboration with Allpa Marine Equipment aims to develop pleasure boating market in the Netherlands and Germany
NewsDockmate to launch updated DPS at METSTRADE
Second generation DPS said to be faster and easier to install while delivering more intuitive operation
NewsRaymarine releases Alpha displays upgrade at METSTRADE
Alpha 3.0 software to add new functionality to performance display line, including new autopilot integration features
NewsTwin Vee Q3 revenues down 64%
Losses mount for US power catamaran builder in “challenging and ugly” quarter
NewsLand developers acquire fourth Tampa Bay marina in eight months
Sale of Salt Creek Marina believed to be part of larger property development plan, but buyers mum on final goal
NewsNMMA sells Northwest Sportshow
The show will return to Minneapolis in March next year under new owners
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NewsX Shore announces new bowrider model
Swedish electric boat builder extends product lineup with new seating option
NewsCaterpillar receives approval in principle for methanol-ready engine
New Cat 3500E methanol engine to be offered in 12-cylinder and 16-cylinder configurations generating up to 2,525kW
NewsIBEX issues call for seminar proposals
North America’s largest marine industry trade event has released a request for proposals as planning begins for 2025 trade event
NewsBaudouin launches 6F21 propulsion engine with EPA Tier 3 certification
New yacht and light commercial propulsion engine to be unveiled in US this week at WorkBoat USA show
NewsCummins celebrates reopening of technical center hub
Engine builder cuts ribbon on newly modernised facility following three-year renovation
NewsCanadian yard equipment builder delivers first fully electric boat hoist
Kropf Industrial says new 40-ton electric lift is a first in North America
NewsLippert Q3 revenues drop 5%
Marine OEM sales down 12% while overall net profits jump 35% on stronger RV market
NewsKVH sees lower revenues but bottom line gains in dynamic Q3
US satcom firm continues to manage toward sustained profitability despite reduced revenues from soft end markets
NewsUS Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25%
Second reduction in two months lowers prime borrowing rate to 4.5%
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