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Azimut-Benetti’s new service and warranty team is based in Fort Lauderdale.
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04/01/2006
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- Azimut-Benetti recently opened a new service and warranty base in
Fort Lauderdale to be managed jointly by Federico Ferrante for Azimut and Bill
Leonard for Benetti. The Azimut service team will oversee the management and
technical support of the dealer network in Canada, the United States, South
America and the Caribbean. The team also handles the warranty and technical
support for all Azimut yachts in the area. Benetti’s division comprises the same
responsibilities for the Benetti fleet when in the area. This team is the U.S.
contact for owners, captains and crew, and liaises with the shipyard’s project
management department in Viareggio. Additionally, Benetti appointed
Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock Co. as the preferred service provider in the United
States. Merrill-Stevens will send members of its Miami staff to Italy for the
training necessary to service the yachts and their systems. Visit www.benettiyachts.it,
www.azimutyachts.net
A new general manager joined the
Burger Boat Company executive team. Bill Bitner will serve in the
joint role of vice president/general manager for the Manitowoc, Wisconsin,
builder. Bitner’s reputation for management leadership precedes him, having
worked in a similar capacity with Allied Signal-Honeywell Aerospace and
Rolls-Royce Aerospace. Burger’s new VP/GM holds an MBA in global management,
Lean Manufacturing Certification and executive MBA certification. His goal is to
increase efficiency and make ongoing refinements to Burger’s processes via
constant training and strong communication techniques. Visit www.burgerboat.com
 Burger’s VP/GM Bill Bitner. (Click image to enlarge)
Maurizio Magri was chosen as the new
sales and marketing director of Admiral Mariotti Yachts,
the joint venture between Cantieri Navali Lavagna and Cantieri Mariotti Genova.
Magri will oversee the new line of steel-displacement megayachts—ranging from
125 to 207 feet. Four builds are already under way. He will also be responsible
for the sale and commercial development of large steel and aluminum motor
yachts. Visit www.cnl.it,
www.mariottiyard.it
Gulf Craft, one of the largest yachtbuilders in the Middle
East, acquired GC
Marine in an effort to strengthen
its product range, increase market share and augment its number of manufacturing
facilities. Both companies are located in the United Arab Emirates. Gulf Craft
has grown from building outboard fishing boats in the eighties to 120-plus-foot
yachts presently. The company will now operate five production facilities
including the GC Marine yard. The latter will allow Gulf Craft to continue
building smaller vessels under the GC brand, which already has a loyal following
in the Persian Gulf. Visit www.gulfcraftinc.com
Uniesse Marine recently opened its U.S. headquarters in Fort
Lauderdale. As part of its global strategy, the Chiuduno, Italy–based manufacturer of high-performance luxury yachts
from 42 to 100 feet is seeking to enlarge its presence in North America and the
Caribbean. Uniesse Marine U.S.A. will provide clients with direct access to the
factory and will also oversee coordination of warranty and after-sales service.
Visit
www.uniesse.com
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