Highfield supports the SNSM and the Cannes Yacht Club
RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats and its French subsidiary have renewed their support for the SNSM. Highfield France has donated a Highfield Classic 340 tender to the SNSM station in Les Sables d'Olonne for the Jacques Joly speedboat. On the Mediterranean, the RIB specialist continued its involvement in regattas, signing a partnership with the Yacht Club de Cannes for the 470 and Finn championships, as well as the Régates Royales de Cannes. The first Highfield Sport 900 has been assigned to the club on a year-round basis.
Sanguineti announces strong growth
The Italian equipment manufacturer, acquired by the Quick group in 2023, has unveiled rising results for 2023, with revenue growth of 48% between 2022 and 2023, and a projected 3-fold increase by 2026. An investment of 3.5 MÂeuros is expected in equipment, premises and the recruitment of new workers
Survey on the digitization of CE marking
The European Commission is launching a consultation on the deployment of digital CE marking certificates. The move, which could apply to boats, is designed to facilitate checks and reduce fraud, simplify administrative procedures and offer customers better access to data.
1st Foiling Week in the United States
Following the success of Foiling Week in Europe, an event dedicated to flying boats, bringing together sailors and industry professionals in Italy on Lake Garda since 2014, its organizers have announced a variation of the event in the United States. The 1st edition will take place from February 24 to March 2, 2025 in Pensacola, Florida.
Twin Disc acquires Katsa Oy
Twin Disc, the American manufacturer of transmission systems, gearboxes and reversing gears, has announced the acquisition of Katsa Oy for 21 million euros. Founded in 1995 and based in Finland, Katsa Oy manufactures high-end transmission parts and gearboxes for industry and the marine sector, particularly for hybrid and electric vehicles.
T-Top becomes T-Top Nautic
One year after its takeover by entrepreneur Eric Soleau, bimini and boat protection specialist T-Top is changing its name to T-Top Nautic. Following the acquisition of Cap Sellerie Nautique in October 2023, and the optimization of the company's production facilities, the company's new name and graphic identity are designed to open up new international markets.
