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U.S. Companies Invest Heavily in Robots – IFR Preliminary Results

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Manufacturing companies in the United States have invested heavily in more automation: total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Manufacturing companies in the United States have invested heavily in more automation: total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023.
  • These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
  • “The United States has one of the most advanced manufacturing industries worldwide,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
  • “The first IFR outlook on preliminary results shows again strong robotics demand across all major segments of U.S. manufacturing in 2023.”
    Sales in the automotive segment rose by 1% with a record number of 14,678 robots installed in 2023.

The Transat CIC Started Yesterday: Alberto Bona and the Class40 IBSA in Fourth Position After 24 Hours of Navigation

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Monday, April 29, 2024

It was a conservative start for Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA, at his eighth regatta with the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company.

Key Points: 
  • It was a conservative start for Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA, at his eighth regatta with the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company.
  • The wind was found just before dawn today, when the first disturbance brushed the Class40s: Finally, the boats started running.
  • The best a solitary navigator could wish for.”
    Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and leader of the project Sailing into the Future.
  • In 2023, Bona and the Class40 IBSA participated in six regattas, including the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre.

The Transat CIC Started Yesterday: Alberto Bona and the Class40 IBSA in Fourth Position After 24 Hours of Navigation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 29, 2024

A conservative start for Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA, at his eighth regatta with the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company.

Key Points: 
  • A conservative start for Alberto Bona on the Class40 IBSA, at his eighth regatta with the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company.
  • The wind was found just before dawn today, when the first disturbance brushed the Class40s: finally the boats started running.
  • The best a solitary navigator could wish for.”
    Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and leader of the project Sailing into the Future.
  • In 2023, Bona and the Class40 IBSA participated in six regattas, including the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre.

Transat CIC, Three Days to the Start for the Class40 IBSA

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Three days before the start, scheduled for 1:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, the third season of the project Sailing into the Future.

Key Points: 
  • Three days before the start, scheduled for 1:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, the third season of the project Sailing into the Future.
  • Together, sponsored by IBSA, gets underway with a test that is already set to become epic, due to the many difficulties to overcome.
  • “We are ready for this new undertaking of the Class40 IBSA,” declared Giorgio Pisani, Vice President IBSA Group and Leader of the project Sailing into the Future.
  • In 2023, Bona and the Class40 IBSA participated in six regattas, including the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre.

MarineMax to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht, and superyacht services company, plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
  • ET that day, the Company will conduct a conference call hosted by Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mike McLamb, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.
  • The online replay will be available within one hour of the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the website for one year.
  • The live call also can be accessed by dialing 877-407-0789 (U.S. and Canada) or 201-689-8562 (International).

Sangamo Therapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Conference Call and Webcast

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicine company, announced today that the company has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO), a genomic medicine company, announced today that the company has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
  • The Company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, March 13, which will be open to the public.
  • During the conference call, the company will review its financial results and provide business updates.
  • The link to access the live webcast can also be found on the Sangamo Therapeutics website in the Investors and Media section under Events.

Alberto Bona and the Class40 IBSA Go to USA and Canada

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Friday, February 2, 2024

“This third season with the Class40 IBSA”, commented Bona, “opens with a legendary regatta.

Key Points: 
  • “This third season with the Class40 IBSA”, commented Bona, “opens with a legendary regatta.
  • The Class40 IBSA is automatically qualified, thanks to her participation in the 2022 Route du Rhum.
  • In 2023, Bona and the Class40 IBSA participated in six regattas, including the Rolex Fastnet Race and the Transat Jacques Vabre.
  • IBSA: IBSA (Institut Biochimique SA) is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical Company, founded in 1945 in Lugano.

Yamaha Joins Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association Supporting Multiple Technology Solutions to Carbon Neutrality

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality.
  • “Yamaha plans to work diligently with FCHEA to advance hydrogen energy and fuel cell policies,” said Martin Peters, Director, Yamaha Marine External Affairs, who will serve on the organization’s board of directors.
  • FCHEA represents more than one hundred leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy.
  • FCHEA educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies.

Yamaha Introduces New 350-Horsepower 4.3-Liter Offshore Outboard

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117301949/en/
    Yamaha's new 4.3-liter F350 offshore outboard meets customer demand for horsepower diversity combined with premium-level performance and reliability.
  • The F350 is the perfect big power, light-weight option for a wide variety of applications,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • Larger intake and exhaust valves and Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) offer air flow advantage for the new Yamaha F350.
  • Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA®’s C.S.I.

Oversea Yacht Insurance Increases Marine General Liability Access for Marine Artisans

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Oversea Yacht Insurance, an EPIC Company (“ Oversea Yacht Insurance ”), that offers comprehensive insurance solutions for the maritime industry, brings to market the Marine Artisan Product designed to overcome some of the most costly and time consuming challenges independent marine contractors face.

Key Points: 
  • Oversea Yacht Insurance, an EPIC Company (“ Oversea Yacht Insurance ”), that offers comprehensive insurance solutions for the maritime industry, brings to market the Marine Artisan Product designed to overcome some of the most costly and time consuming challenges independent marine contractors face.
  • “High-cost claims have led shipyards and marinas throughout the United States to modernize, and part of this renaissance is shoring up their contractor insurance requirements,” said Chris Coleman, Director of Commercial Marine for Oversea Yacht Insurance.
  • Oversea Yacht Insurance and AXA XL are removing one of the barriers to entry for specialty contractors in the marine industry with availability to new ventures.
  • Oversea Yacht Insurance also offers comprehensive lines of coverage including workers compensation and USL&H for the marine industry.