CN Franck Roy builds its export strategy
As he announced to BoatIndustry.. at the time of the takeover of the Franck Roy shipyard in November 2019, Romuald Tuffery has international ambitions for the neo-classical yacht builder. A first partnership has been signed with Aquastore, based near Helsinki, already a Jeanneau and Grand Soleil distributor. It becomes the exclusive importer of Franck Roy boats in Finland.
Tecmar represents the Clarion Marine brand
The equipment distributor Tecmar has announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Clarion Marine. Already a representative of JL Audio, it adds to its catalogue the range of speakers, amplifiers and audio stations of the Clarion Marine brand.
Flexiteek protects its new synthetic bridge coating
Flexiteek, the leader in synthetic alternatives to teak, has taken a new step in the development of its new generation of products. Flexiteek2G is now protected by a European patent covering the composition of the material and its implementation. The equipment manufacturer now claims more than a hundred shipyards as OEM customers.
Bainbridge taken over by one of its executives
Bainbridge International, distributor of nautical equipment and manufacturer of fabrics for boat sails, changes ownership. The company was bought by its Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Smith, with the help of external capital.
Cancellation of the Assises du Nautisme et de la Plaisance (Boating and Yachting Conference)
The "Assises du Nautisme et de la Plaisance", a meeting place for professionals in the sector, created in 2018, will not be held in 2020. Planned for May, they had been postponed to the autumn, but were finally cancelled.