U.S. Boatbuilders cashing in on cheap dollar
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With the dollar weakening against major foreign currencies, making U.S. made goods cheaper for overseas buyers, boat exports between February 2002 and October 2004 almost doubled, increasing from $531 million to $1.068 billion. U.S. boatbuilders, including the Orlando-based Regal Marine Industries Inc., Minneapolis-based Genmar Holdings Inc., and Knoxville-based Brunswick Corp., are enjoying increased export business and are also reinvesting the gains in their international operations.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2005
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Marinas are hot properties in their own right
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The rise in investments in marina properties by the marine industry, in view of their potential for profit-making, is discussed.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2006
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