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Caterpillar to build new $300 million manufacturing facility in Tianjin

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Caterpillar Inc. announced today that it will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, to increase its worldwide capacity for large-engine production. Once operational in 2013, the engine facility will become Caterpillar's third global source for the company's industry leading 3500 series engines. ... read full story

Perini Navi Group’s 2010 season full of awards for sailing and motor yachts

November 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Perini Navi Group has received numerous awards during the year 2010 for superyacht Reila, sailing yacht Panthalassa, motor yacht Exuma as well as Cavalier Fabio, founder of Perini Navi who received a prize for his continued success in business since 1983 that has led Perini Navi to deliver 50 yachts, together with the Perini Navi Group’s recent entry in motor yacht sector under the Picchiotti brand. ... read full story

Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) spurs marine growth in Asia

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Phuket cements its Asian marine hub status with the hosting of the region's largest in-water boat display at the 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) from 6-9 January. In its eighth year, PIMEX will take place at the prestigious Royal Phuket Marina - the place to be in Asia for boating business. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY report rapid progress on the Lusail City Marina in Doha

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rapid progress made on the first Marina within Lusail City as Mourjan Marinas IGY announces construction milestones. Piling work complete and the flooding program under way as work on the showpiece marina in Doha progresses ... read full story

30m Sailing Yacht Anegada Cay by Cognit Design and Atollvic Shipyard

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Atollvic Shipyard has announced a partnership with Cognit Design, a branch of the Totalmar Group, on a new concept, sailing yacht Anegada Cay. Sailing yacht Anegada Cay is an innovative new 30m sloop design that will feature a number of technical innovations, maximising speed and performance while retaining a traditional appearance. ... read full story

Pearl Motor Yachts launch luxury yachts to Asian market

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pearl Motor Yachts has announced its worldwide expansion with the appointment of its first dealership in Asia. Ocean Bright Marine will promote Pearl’s range comprising the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the new flagship Pearl 75 which is due to launch early next year. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2011: Longest running Caribbean Regatta shaping up

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With just over five months until Antigua Sailing Week, entries are coming in thick and fast, from all over the world. Compared to this time last year, there are over twice the number of entries received for the most prestigious and longest running regatta in the Caribbean calendar. ... read full story

METS 2010: New iBoat range from Marine AV

November 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine AV, Europe’s number one supplier of high quality audio‐visual systems for boats, is now stocking the iBoat range of deluxe, stylish iPod / iPhone docks. ... read full story

METS 2010: Formula Marine introduces unique carbon and wood masts

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dutch mast builder, Formula Marine will show an exceptional development of its carbon technology and wood lamination at METS 2010. ... read full story

Walcon wins contract to expand Jachtahaven Yerseke Marina in Zeeland

November 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Walcon Marine’s Dutch (Benelux) distributor Infra Trading BV has won the contract to supply new pontoons for the expansion of the marina at Yerseke, on the Eastern Schelde estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland which is a popular boating destination due to its many islands and fine beaches. ... read full story

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