In a Word / Boating news: Proople, Del Pardo, Hy Génération, Marine West, Evoy, E-Nav, Balmar, MarineMax...

The boating industry is on the move. The latest news from the yachting industry. News flash from March 22, 2024.

Proople taken over by Wattelez

Proople, a company specializing in anti-slip coatings and selling TBSafe in particular, has been taken over by Wattelez, a family-owned company specializing in elastomers and personal protection for the building and industrial sectors, following its receivership.

Del Pardo opens its 1st US office

Italian shipyard Del Pardo has announced the opening of its first office in the United States. The builder of the Pardo Yachts range and Grand Soleil sailboats is setting up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Hy Génération becomes HYG Motors

French start-up Hy Génération changes its name. To accelerate the development of its range of electric motors, it has adopted the name HYG Motors.

Marine West launches its driving school

Marine West announces the launch of a new business sector at its Port-la-Forêt site in Finistère. the new business area, which includes boat training and coaching, complements the existing range of new boat sales and fittings, as well as maintenance, rental and boat club services.

Evoy expands its global network

The Evoy brand of electric motors, a specialist in high-powered engines, is expanding its network worldwide, with the arrival of Marine Lifestyles in Australia and New Zealand, Passionautica in Poland, Powerboat and Yacht Management in the UK, and on Lake Geneva and the south of France.

MarineMax undergoes cyber attack

Leading US boat dealer MarineMax was the victim of a cyber attack on March 10, 2024. The company reported it to the US authorities, while indicating that no sensitive data was affected.

E-Nav takes over the Balmar brand

US-based marine alternator and charging system manufacturer Balmar has appointed E-Nav Systems as its representative for the French market.

Arcadia Yachts secures partnership in the United States

Italian powerboat builder Arcadia Yachts has announced a partnership with The Italian Yacht Group, a Florida and New York-based professional. The Italian boat specialist in the US will distribute the brand from the Palm Beach 2024 boat show.

CIC patron of the Musée de la Marine

CIC and the Musée National de la Marine announce the signing of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Already involved in sponsoring sailing, but also committed to the Musée de l'Armée for over twenty years, the bank strengthens its position in cultural patronage and becomes the first major sponsor since the reopening of the Musée de la Marine in Paris.

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