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TOP 10 REASONS WHY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FAIL
The sole purpose of product development is to generate a positive return on investment. Consequently, it is interesting to note that more than 70% of product development projects fail to produce a positive return on investment. Product Development is risky and always requires some trial and error. However, great companies continuously improve, and product development is certainly an area where opportunities for improvement abound. It is important to treat product development failures the same as other challenges in business. It is essential to understand what went wrong, why it went wrong, and what can be done to prevent it from going wrong next time.
Queen of the Susquehanna
Williamsport, Pa. -- Called the "Queen of the Susquehanna," the Hiawatha Paddlewheel is getting her final makeover before launching into a summer season of cruises, events, and parties. On a sunny Friday afternoon, Captains Darryl Stroble of Montoursville and Drew Gretzula of Bastress had paintbrushes out and were touching up the railings. "We start getting the boat ready in April," said Stroble. They give themselves about a month to paint, clean the exterior, scrape and clean the hull and fix up any rusty spots underneath. They also inspect the entire hull from the inside.
Mack Boring and Parts Co. celebrates 100th anniversary
Mack Boring & Parts Co. announced it is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. In 1922 Edward McGovern, nicknamed “Mack”, who served as a machinist in the U.S. Navy during WWI set out to build a business providing parts, cylinder boring and general machine shop work. The name of his company would become Mack Boring & Parts Co. which reflected his nickname and the services he would offer. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Mack Boring & Parts Co. is reflecting on the past 100 years while also looking ahead to the future.
New Torqeedo distributor in the US
Great Lakes Power, headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, is the latest company to be appointed as a Torqeedo distributor. Great Lakes Power specialises in the distribution, service, manufacturing, and engineering of powertrain solutions. The company will serve as the exclusive full-service distributor for Torqeedo Deep Blue electric propulsion systems in the eastern United States, offering sales and service support, factory trained technicians and genuine spare parts.
ePropulsion names CFO
ePropulsion, manufacturer of marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced the appointment of Judy Gong, who has joined the company as its chief financial officer. Gong will be based in China and working across the ePropulsion offices. Her main responsibilities in the business will cover investment and financing affairs, internal company control systems and financial management.
Volvo Aquamatic vs. Mercury Outboard
There’s little question that the gasoline-fueled outboard engine currently ranks as the most popular power choice for for large center-consoles, whether used as hardcore fishing boats, spacious multipurpose dayboats or tenders for large yachts. It’s certainly true that outboards represent some of the most advanced marine propulsion available. They run quietly and virtually smoke-free. They deliver outstanding power for their weight, along with low drag and trimmable thrust, all of which contributes to their great efficiency. But do these attributes and others make outboards the best choice?
OXE Marine’s new concept outboard, the OXE Hybrid 450, is the world’s first diesel electric hybrid outboard
OXE Marine AB (publ) has developed a concept engine with hybrid drive that combines the diesel drive of OXE Marine's outboards with electric drive and thus offers even lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine is the world's first hybridized diesel outboard in the higher power classes and premiers at the International Boat Show in Miami, opening today.
Biodiesel warning to boat owners
Boat owners are being advised to take steps to mitigate the effects of biodiesel on their inboard engines. Marine fuel experts are reporting a rise in the number of sailors finding increased filter plugging from a new contaminant, carboxylic acid, or soap, forming as a result of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) content in diesel.
Southern Illinois Transfer’s new towboat powered by Mitsubishi engines from Laborde
Southern Illinois Transfer, Sparta, Ill., is building a new retractable pilothouse vessel at Kaskaskia Shipyard Inc., Red Bud, Ill. The new towboat will be powered by two Mitsubishi diesel propulsion engines, supplied by Laborde Products, Covington, La. Main propulsion will come from Mitsubishi S6R2-Y3MPTAW Tier 3 diesel marine engines rated at 803 hp at 1,400 rpm each. Additionally, this is the first build where Laborde supplied Mitsubishi engines to be coupled to Veth Z-drives.
Caterpillar Q4 revenues up 23%
Full-year net profit jumps 116% on continued high demand in all segments for US engine builder
Caterpilllar reported strong sales results in all segments including marine, driven by continuing high demand for produits like its new C32B marine engine
