Boating New Zealand - July 2018

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engineering staf. When the economy rallied they were

ahead of the competition and have not looked back since.

He says the company still invests hugely in R&D,

an extension of the early decision never to do any

re-badging of other products or become a ‘me too’

company. his philosophy continues to pay dividends,

with the company picking up the Innovation Award at

this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show.

his was for its revolutionary Apollo series of

marine stereo, being the irst ever marine audio device

with a one-piece glass touch display. he Apollo also

incorporates WiFi ‘PartyBus’, to enable the streaming

LEFT & ABOVE Water and electronics aren’t

usually happy companions. Fusion products are

much more tolerant.

OPPOSITE

The company’s

investment in R&D

has been a major

strength.

LEFT MD Chris

Baird – I like

the Kiwi can-do

attitude.