Axopar Expands Florida Network With OneWater Marine
Axopar has expanded its Florida representation with OneWater Marine, adding five retail locations and increasing service and sea-trial access across the state.
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Highfield Appoints Spartivento as Importer for Italy
Highfield Boats has appointed Spartivento as its new importer for Italy, changing the distribution structure supporting the brand in the market.
ePropulsion Strengthens Global Distribution Network at Düsseldorf
ePropulsion has expanded and coordinated its global distributor network around the Düsseldorf show, supporting wider availability of its electric marine products.
Garmin Wins National Boating Safety Award for Fifth Year
Garmin has received a National Boating Safety Award for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting continued work around marine safety technology and boater awareness.
Garmin Named Most Innovative Marine Company for 2025
Garmin has been named the most innovative marine company for 2025, adding industry recognition across its electronics, sonar, navigation and boating-safety portfolio.
Garmin Named NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for 11th Time
Garmin has been named NMEA Manufacturer of the Year for an eleventh consecutive year, alongside further recognition for marine electronics products used by recreational …
Highfield Holds 2025 North American Dealer Meeting
Highfield Boats brought its North American dealer network together for its 2025 dealer meeting, adding a dated update on the brand's regional activity.
Garmin Named 2025 IBBI Supplier of the Year
Garmin has been named the 2025 IBBI Supplier of the Year, recognising its relationship with independent boatbuilders and the wider recreational-boat manufacturing sector.
Highfield Adds Barcolana to RIB Support Partnerships
Highfield Boats added the Barcolana regatta to its portfolio of RIB support partnerships, extending the brand's event-support activity.
Highfield European Dealer Meeting Sets Out Year Ahead
Highfield Boats used its European dealer meeting to brief partners on the year ahead and the brand's developing product and market programme.
Highfield Opens 50,000-Square-Foot Michigan Facility
Highfield Boats USA opened a 50,000-square-foot warehouse and rigging facility in Michigan, expanding the infrastructure supporting its North American operations.
Highfield Partners With Pip Hare Ocean Racing
Highfield Boats announced a partnership with Pip Hare Ocean Racing, linking the RIB builder with the offshore sailing campaign.
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