Theme – Taking the Lead: Setting Service Standards and Achieving Business Stability FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – October 29, 2014 – The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) announces its line-up of topics and speakers for the 2015 ABBRA Boatyard Business Conference. The event, which focuses strictly on issues important to boatyards, boat builders and […]
Read MorePierVantage adds another big name to its growing customer list as Manchester Marine in Manchester, Massachusetts implements PierVantage for Boat Yards. Adam Cooper, General Manager of Manchester Marine is excited to upgrade to a sophisticated, cloud-based business management solution specifically built for the marine industry. “PierVantage for Boat Yards is by far the most user […]
Read MoreGulf Shores, Ala. – October 9, 2014 – Saunders Yachtworks announced today that the company has purchased the fuel polishing assets of Moore Marine, a Pensacola, Fla.-based fuel management company. Saunders will operate the business out of their facility in Orange Beach, Ala., under the name Gulf Coast Clean Fuel. Nick Moore will join Saunders […]
Read More19 products recognized for technical advancement during annual Industry Breakfast TAMPA (September 30, 2014) – At the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Industry Breakfast this morning, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced winners of the 2014 IBEX Innovation Awards. NMMA created the Innovation Awards program to recognize significant contributions to marine technology. The winning […]
Read MoreFort Lauderdale, FL_ September 18, 2014 –The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), is pleased to announce Peter Johnstone, CEO of Gunboat and Jim McManus, CEO of The Hinckley Company as the keynote speakers for its January 21st – 23rd, 2015 Boatyard Business Conference, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort in […]
Read MoreRecord Number of Nominees for Innovation Awards which Recognizes the Best in Marine Product Development and Technology BROOKLIN, ME, September 17, 2014 – Thousands of new products, advanced processes, and impressive innovations will be offered at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) taking place at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL, Tuesday, […]
Read MoreIn its newest functionality release, PierVantage rolls out powerful capabilities designed to help boatyards and boat builders manage their projects and workforce more efficiently. “As our customers experience the transformational impact that PierVantage has on the efficiency of their business, they continue to refine their critical processes and request additional capabilities that we implement several […]
Read MoreFort Lauderdale, FL_ September 8, 2014 –The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), the national marine industry trade group of boatyards, boat builders and product supply and service companies is offering its Marine Equipment Operator Training (MEOT) for forklift and straddlelift operators on September 29th as one of the IBEX 2014 Super Sessions. The […]
Read MoreMaximo Boatyard Added to List with River Hawk, Embree and Sailors Wharf Fort Lauderdale, FL_ August 28, 2014 –The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), the national marine industry trade group of boatyards, boat builders and product supply and service companies will host two major industry events in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, […]
Read MoreBROOKLIN, ME, August 21, 2014 – The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference will open with “Party for a Purpose” September 30, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Sail Pavilion outside the Tampa Convention Center. The event will give attendees a chance to network and learn about advocacy work for the boating industry while enjoying food, […]
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