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On 12–13 June in Amsterdam, Suzuki Marine celebrated a year of exceptional European sales performance, hosting 50 delegates of 18 European distributors from 17 countries for the first European test drive of the company's new DF70/80/90 outboards. Group Leader Masahiro Yamamoto, of Suzuki's European Marine Marketing Group, presented awards to the year's top European distributors: Volvo Penta France for highest sales in large horsepower category over 36.8kW(50PS), Suzuki Italia SpA for highest sales of V6 engines over 147.0kW(200PS) and Stingray (West Russia) for highest sales volume. "We are particularly pleased with the growth of sales and market share this year which puts Suzuki in a strong position to take a shot at being the number one in Europe. The efforts of our distributors have helped to make Europe our fastest growing market", Yamamoto said. The new DF70/80/90 range – official European launch will be in August - heralds the introduction of lighter and more compact outboards and features the all-new Suzuki lean-burn system for class-leading fuel economy.
Suzuki Distributor Sponsors Clean Shore Campaign
Vladivostok Russia's Suzuki Marine distributor 1000 Size Co. Ltd. helped sponsor an all-day Clean Shore Campaign event, held this June on Russkiy Island. The campaign - organized by local boating clubs and the World Wildlife Fund to help preserve the island's unique flora and fauna – has become a popular event among boaters. As many as 400 volunteers collected and disposed of garbage left on the small island, a popular weekend destination for boaters in the region. With the goal of raising environmental consciousness, displaying Suzuki marine products and demonstrating our corporate commitment to a clean environment, 1000 Size offered test rides, rotating several different Suzuki outboards with three inflatable boats. Many participants enjoyed test ride, and were impressed with its quietness and clean emission.
"Best in Show" Safety Award for Suzuki at Miami International Boat Show
At the 2008 Miami International Boat Show 12-16 February, Suzuki Marine was named the "Best Educational Partner" for spotlighting the importance of wearing life jackets in the Suzuki display. The coveted "Show It, Don't Stow It" award is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, National Marine Manufacturers Association and other organizations concerned with boating safety. Executive Director of National Safe Boating Council Virgil Chambers remarked "It was an honour... to recognize Suzuki for the visibility of life jackets in its advertising and what the company is doing to give a higher level of consciousness to recreational boaters – showing boat operations the right way." Accepting the award for Suzuki, Public Relations leader Dean Corbisier said "At Suzuki we feel that it's our duty to clearly portray the importance of safety gear and encourage our customers to make life jacket usage a way of life." |
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