Bertram Yachts Opening Up Shop in Tampa

Tampa, FL — Tampa Bay area residents on the hunt for jobs in the boat-building industry may find the opportunity they seek at the new headquarters for Bertram Yacht. The company has announced plans to open its international headquarters in Tampa.

According to Gov. Rick Scott’s office, Bertram LLC chose Tampa over sites in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for its new manufacturing facility. The move will eventually bring about 140 new jobs to the region along with a $35 million capital investment.

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“This announcement signals another exciting chapter in the history of Bertram Yachts,” Peter Truslow, Bertram’s CEO, was quoted by the governor’s office as saying. “Our new headquarters will attract yacht owners, their associates, and crew members from around the world to Tampa to monitor progress on the construction of their new vessels and have them serviced and maintained.”

Bertram Yacht has a history that dates back to 1960 when founder Dick Bertram built the 31-foot fiberglass Moppie. The company was purchased in 2015 by a group spearheaded by Beniamino Gavio. The Tampa headquarters will include offices, a production space, tool storage, parts sales and other operations. It will be located at the site of the former Lazzara yacht-building facility off South West Shore Boulevard, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

“We are honored to have one of our nation’s most iconic brands in the boating industry call Tampa home,” Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn said. “Bertram recognizes what people around the world are realizing – that this city is on the rise.”

Just how soon the new facility will be open for business is unclear. To find out more about Bertram Yachts or to keep up with job openings as they become available, visit the company’s website.

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