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Ponton Marine, importer of Bella Boats is in liquidation

Things are moving in the boating industry. Back to the latest news from the yachting industry. The news of May 17, 2021.

Liquidation of Ponton Marine

The Ponton Marine company, based in La Rochelle, has been placed in judicial liquidation. The company, created in March 2014, had been under safeguard procedure since May 2020. Founded by the French-Turkish skipper Tolga Pamir, it distributed in France various brands of motorboats of the Bella Boats group, with Bella, Flipper, Falcon or Aquador.

Suzuki partners with Motul

Motul and Suzuki France have entered into a partnership for the promotion and distribution of Motul products to the Japanese engine manufacturer's automotive, motorcycle and marine network (134 distributors for this sector). An international agreement between Motul and Suzuki Motor Corporation has existed since 2009.

BSI moves its giant press

Following the acquisition of the British company OYS Rigging, the Danish group BSI reorganizes its industrial tool. The company moved from the UK to Denmark the rod rigging press, which it claims to be the largest in the world, with a weight of 35 tons for the management of standing rigging with a breaking load of 725 T.

Furuno supports Wings of the Ocean

Furuno France and Wings of the Ocean renew their partnership established in 2018. The marine electronics specialist supports the association of depollution and awareness around the issue of plastic waste. It is equipping the vessel Karken with a FAR-1513 marine radar, an AIS and a GPS with GP-33 display.

Survitec acquires Hansen Protection

Survitec, a manufacturer of marine safety equipment, has acquired the Norwegian company Hansen Protection. It thus strengthens its offer of personal protective equipment and safety clothing.

Liquidation of SOS Nautic

The boat dealer SOS Nautic, based in Biscarosse, has been placed in judicial liquidation. It represented in particular on its territory of the Landes the Bénéteau and Zodiac brands.

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