Part of the building for boat-lift manufacturer Davit Master was damaged Wednesday night in a fire.
The Pinellas Park, Fla., offices were affected, but a firewall prevented the two-alarm fire from spreading to the manufacturing area of the 12,000-square-foot building, Pinellas Park Fire Lt. Gary Berkheimer told the St. Petersburg Times.
The cause of the fire was still being determined.
Data points through May show growth across different segments.
Groupe Beneteau’s partnership with digital manufacturer PTC will help the boatbuilder become more efficient, while using augmented reality to personalize new boats.
Boaters are still advised to avoid creating wakes in high-water areas.
The city received $1.6 million from the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
National campaign targets operators who drive boats under the influence.
The company will stay in the facility in a leaseback arrangement but plans to use the capital for growth.
