Barletta Pontoon Boats Launches Brand; Ramps Up Production
Bristol, IN -- Barletta Pontoon Boats, a brand new pontoon boat company located in Bristol, IN, officially launched their new pontoon boat product line January 10, 2018. Barletta participated in the 2018 Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show and was represented by their dealer partner, Skipper Bud’s. Barletta simultaneously participated in the Minneapolis Boat Show.
During the development of Barletta’s initial floorplan offerings, the Barletta L-Class (luxury), the company was actively pursuing dealer representation in major markets around the United States. With a rather substantial and formidable dealer network in place, Barletta is now receiving retail and stock orders that have accelerated the production ramp-up plan to meet demand. The fact that Barletta was awarded the 2018 NMMA Innovation Award for the pontoon boat category at the Minneapolis Boat Show has also added to the fevered pitch.
“Retail and dealer response to the Barletta L-Class pontoon boats has simply been overwhelming,” said Jeff Haradine, Vice President of Sales at Barletta. “As a start-up company, you expect to bring your product to market, and then come back to the drawing board on items where you may have fallen short of expections. That list has been surprisingly, and pleasantly, short...we are full steam ahead with our dealer fulfillment plans.”
Leading the charge for Barletta Pontoon Boats is Bill Fenech, President & Co-Owner. Fenech comes to the marine industry with over 30 years of RV experience, most recently with Grand Design RV in Middlebury, IN. Fenech also brings a reputation of honesty, integrity, and creating company cultures that care and respect for their team-members.
“At Barletta, we are one-team, unified with one mission...to be the best pontoon boat manufacturer in the industry,” said Fenech. “We’re not here to be the biggest, or the most profitable; we want to elevate the entire industry. When you take care of your team members, your dealers, and your customers, everything else will take care of itself.”
Despite extremely low unemployment levels in the Elkhart/Bristol areas, Barletta has enjoyed a steady in-flow of employment applications, where other manufacturers may be experiencing difficulty. Barletta has filled positions in the welding, fabrication and assembly departments to meet current demand, but expects to continue hiring to meet future demand.
“If you’re looking to be part of something special, part of a team that works hard to reach shared goals, and gets recognized and rewarded for a job well done, then Barletta Pontoon Boats could be the place for you,” said Fenech. “Stop by and fill out an application today...we are always looking for great people.”
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About Barletta Pontoon Boats: Offering a customer-focused/dealer-centric approach, Barletta Pontoon Boats brings a unique approach to the marine industry. Barletta is partnered with Mercury Outboards and Yamaha Outboards. To learn more about Barletta Pontoon Boats, visit www.BarlettaPontoonBoats.com or get engaged with us on social media.