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Distributors Test the DF300 at Asian Conference
The 3rd Suzuki Marine Distributors’ Conference was held 5 through 7 March, in Bali, Indonesia. Attended by seven distributors from Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Maldives and Sri Lanka, the conference was highly productive. The distributors discussed target goals for 2007 sales, reported success stories and exchanged information. Taiwan Tailung Trading Co., Ltd was honoured as most excellent distributor, for its achievement of 2006 sales goals.
At a joint event during the conference, the Suzuki new outboard model DF300 was unveiled to allow distributors to thoroughly test the motor and assess its performance. The voyage in an Indonesian-made speedboat across the sea to the Lembongan Island especially impressed test riders with the DF300’s extraordinary power and quiet running. Distributors agreed that they look forward to strong demand for the DF300. |
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Middle East and African Suzuki Marine Distributors Meet in Dubai
At the fifth Middle East and African Distributors Conference held 25 to 27 February in Dubai, the new DF300 outboard model was unveiled at a test-ride event for fifteen distributors of Suzuki marine products. Test ride participants, after experiencing the DF300’s exceptional stability and quiet, were excited by the prospect of strong sales for the model.
The conference also honoured the United Arab Emirate distributorship for outstanding achievement of the 2006 sales goal and six other distributors for their performances in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Kuwait, Algeria and Turkey. Managing Director Marwan Sami of the honoured distributor, Auto Sport L.L.C., UAE commented on acceptance, “I will do my best to earn this high honour again and again for years to come.” |
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Suzuki Marine Aims for No.1 in the European Market
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| French distributor, Volvo Penta was honoured as No.1 in sales |
Thirty-seven marine representatives from 16 countries attended Suzuki’s annual European distributors meeting, held near Paris in June, to review 2006 and discuss Suzuki’s future on the European marine market. Distributors from three countries - Germany, Greece and France - were honoured for their top sales contributions.
In 2006, the Suzuki marine team captured a 18.3% market share among 50hp (36.8kw) and larger motors across Europe, while Suzuki’s diverse overall 2.5-300hp (1.8-220.7kw) outboard range achieved a 16.2% market share.
SMC’s European Marketing Group Leader Masahiro Yamamoto commented, “I am very pleased with the progress we are making. Suzuki’s technologically advanced and reliable outboards have been well accepted on the European market. Our distributors are making every effort to improve their sales network and experiencing unprecedented sales increases; we believe that we are now in a position to push forward and become No. 1 in Europe.” |
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The IBEX 2006 Innovation Award Goes to DF300
At the 16th International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) held 1-3 November of 2006 in Miami, Florida, the Suzuki DF300 received the Innovation Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
As one of the boating industry’s highest honours, the award is internationally recognized. Winning products must meet the criteria of being the most innovative and beneficial to the marine industry and consumers, as well as practical and cost -effective.
The DF300 is the fourth Suzuki 4-stroke outboard engine to win an award of excellence since the DF70 was first honoured in 1997, evidence that Suzuki’s 4-stroke outboard technologies are highly esteemed in the industry. |
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Quad Rigging of Suzuki Outboards Shows Promise
In a world first, four 300hp(220.7kw) 4-stroke Suzuki outboards recently powered a tourist boat, delivering 1200hp(882.8kw). Two 25” and two 30” DF300s were fitted to a purpose-built 12m Naiad R.I.B. destined for eco tourism in Forster, Australia.
Boat builders Woody Marine and Suzuki distributor The Haines Group took the boat for its maiden run on Moreton Bay, reaching speeds of 47 knots with 30 people on board. The Haines Group’s Greg Haines said control by synchronizing the engines was simple. The quad rigging would be useful for search and rescue, pilot boats and tourist applications, Woody Marine’s David Green said. |
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