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Italy-based Quick has acquired Yachting Marine Service in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to provide a service hub for the accessories and equipment manufacturer.

“The acquisition of Yachting Marine Service is a fantastic step for Quick Group, not only in bolstering our presence in the U.S., but also in developing a holistic end-to-end offering for customers by further building a comprehensive service component in our portfolio,” Marco Santoro, managing director of Quick USA, said in a statement.

Santoro added that YMA co-founder Lorenzo Turdo will stay on board as head of the service team, “bringing an additional level of expertise and an invaluable contribution in delivering first-class technical support for our products.”

YMA was founded more than 35 years ago and has worked closely with Quick USA to provide scheduled maintenance and establish service contracts with American dealers and service facilities.