Tag Archives: Zodiac

Z Nautic Americas names new CEO

Z Nautic Group — the group behind the Zodiac, Bombard, Avon and AKA Marine brands — recently appointed Kevin Fletcher as CEO of Z Nautic Americas and EVP of Z Nautic Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Kevin as part of our organization, with responsibility to oversee all legal and operational activities for Z Nautic Americas,” said Dominique Heber-Suffrin, president ...

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Zodiac-Nautic unveils new Open 5.5 RIB, acquires Anonym SUP

Last week, Boating Industry was invited down to Charleston, S.C. for the North American launch of the new Open 5.5 RIB from France-based Zodiac-Nautic. The launch included a day-long event for members of the marine media, Zodiac brand ambassadors, and more, which featured on-the-water testing of the new RIBs and a tour of Zodiac’s North American production facility in Summerville, ...

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Zodiac Nautic North America makes two new appointments in April

Zodiac Nautic North America – a subsidiary of Zodiac Nautic – has made two new corporate appointments. Greg Mathes has been hired as the company’s new director of manufacturing. Mathes is responsible for all aspects of production and distribution for the Summerville, S.C., headquarters and is assuming the role from long-time Zodiac employee, Alan Brocious, who has been recently promoted. ...

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Zodiac keeping operations in S. Carolina, plans to increase production

Zodiac Nautic North America – a subsidiary of Zodiac Nautic recently re-signed a five-year property lease agreement for their North American headquarters to remain in Summerville, S.C. “This area has provided an ideal location not only logistically but also for talent resources,” said Zodiac Nautic North America President Gary Durnan. “We want to continue our plans for growth and expansion, ...

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Z Marine North America responds to France-based Z Marine announcement

Z Marine North America, the U.S.-based manufacturer of Zodiac boats, is stressing its status as a separate business entity as the French-based Z Marine continues its turnaround proceedings. “Z Marine North America is a separate business and financial entity – based here in the United States – and is operated independently from French-based Z Marine,” said Z Marine North America ...

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