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Grand Banks Yachts Recognized for Industry Excellence by Malaysian Trade Authority
Company Wins 2006 Export Excellence Award for ongoing contributions to export economy.
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SEATTLE – March 19, 2007 –
Grand Banks Yachts received the Export Excellence Award yesterday, recognized by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry in Malaysia for its ongoing success and performance in export sales.
The award was presented in Kuala Lumpur by Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz, part of the 2006 Industry Excellence Awards honoring Malaysian manufacturers and exporters for their business excellence and quality achievement.
"We're quite honored to be recognized by the Ministry and the business community here in Malaysia for our achievements," said grand Banks CEO Bob Livingston. "It is a testament to the many years of outstanding work and unyielding dedication of our management and staff in Malaysia." Among others on hand to receive the award was Phil Lin, Plant Director for Grand Banks Malaysia.
Grand Banks Yachts is one of the world's premiere boat manufacturers, with a 50-year history of building models that have become industry hallmarks and earned a loyal following around the globe. Renowned for their handmade craftsmanship, distinctive good looks, and tried and true all-weather capabilities, Grand Banks Heritage, Eastbay, and Aleutian Series yachts continue to be the choice of discerning boaters everywhere.
Today, the main center of operations is the company's factory in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. Grand Banks is proud of the important contribution this factory has made to export excellence, and to the overall boating industry. With more than 120,000 square feet of floor space on over 20 acres of land, it is the largest of Grand Banks' two factories - and where every Grand Banks yacht begins production. Even boats that complete assembly at Grand Banks Singapore start construction in Malaysia, where all hulls, deckhouses and large components are manufactured under the highest standards of quality control.
The Malaysia factory is also home to many of the boat building industry's top experts in design, engineering, production and quality assurance. Together, along with nearly one thousand employees, they create boats that will last for generations - and play a vital role in the worldwide success and lasting reputation of Grand Banks Yachts.
About Grand Banks - Since 1956, Grand Banks Yachts, Ltd. has built yachts of superior quality that have become industry hallmarks and earned a loyal following around the world. Renowned for their handmade craftsmanship, distinctive good looks, and tried and true all-weather capabilities, Grand Banks yachts continue to be the choice of discerning boaters today. Learn more about the company and its Heritage, Eastbay, and Aleutian series yachts at grandbanks.com.
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