Apr 11, 2022
As of 15 May, Fredrik Högberg has been appointed President of Volvo Penta North America.
Volvo Penta welcomes Fredrik Högberg as a new member of its Executive Management Group. As of 15 May, Fredrik Högberg will take up the position of President of Volvo Penta North America, replacing Tony Kelleher who has served as Acting since December 2021.
“I am happy that Fredrik Högberg has decided to join the Volvo Penta team. Fredrik has an extensive experience as a leader in the Volvo Group, and he has successfully been driving big transformation programs with people and customers in focus. This will be especially useful for the Volvo Penta transformation journey and our ambition to grow the business in North America”, says Heléne Mellquist, President of Volvo Penta.
Fredrik Högberg joined the Volvo Group in 1994 and has held a broad range of leading positions within the Volvo Group, including areas such as digital services, retail development, and aftermarket sales. He currently holds the position of Senior Vice President Services, Solutions, Digital & IT for Mack and Volvo Trucks North America.
Acting President Tony Kelleher will continue his position as head of Customer Support & Training in North America.
A New Standard in Shore Power Safety
A Canadian company aims to dominate the global shore power market with a unique prongless plug that it says represents the safest electrical connection in the world. A Canadian tech company is looking to capture the shore power market with a unique magnetic plug design that eliminates the traditional prong-and-socket configuration to create what it says is the safest and most versatile shore power system in the world.
A small Vancouver-based start-up named VoltSafe has designed a unique prongless shore power connection that uses magnets to mate corresponding flat surfaces on the male and female terminals...
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Motorized Water Homes in Canada
The agreement solidifies the exclusive distribution of Navisyo Homes in the Ontario Region in Canada.
• YACHT Solutions Canada and the Navisyo Group have created a distribution partnership that.
provides an attractive and affordable alternative to waterfront property.
• The partnership facilitates the purchase of a home on the water for community heroes such as police, firefighters, teachers, military and medical professionals in Canada.
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SeaSucker's innovative Vacuum Mount is the engine that drives its products. And now, with its Powered by SeaSucker program, the company collaborates with fellow manufacturers to incorporate its mounts into their designs, solving specific product challenges.
Vacuum Mounts aren't mere suction cups. SeaSucker's 4.5" model secures 120 lbs. to any rigid, non-porous surface for days on end; its 6" version, an astounding 210 lbs. Available in black or white with standard or low-profile housings, they can be deployed vertically, horizontally or even upside down with no effect on holding power.
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Everglades Boats announces new additions to sales and marketing team
Everglades Boats, an industry-leading designer and builder of premium offshore fishing boats, announces the expansion of its Sales and Marketing team with the addition of two key members.
Matt Holloway has been named Director of Business Development. In this capacity, Matt will oversee the continued expansion of Everglades’ dealer network and will support dealer partners in providing the exceptional purchasing and ownership experience that Everglades strives to provide every day. Most recently, Matt was Senior Key Account Manager for Navico, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics. Matt holds a B.A. from Radford University and maintains a 100-ton captain’s license.
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