Mulder Shipyard is expanding in the US with a partnership with Luxury Yacht Group and the launch of Mulder USA.
The partnership builds on a relationship that began three years ago with the construction of the Mulder 36 superyacht, ‘Solemates’.
This joint effort, focused on custom designing a yacht ideal for family gatherings and laid the groundwork for exploring opportunities in the US market.
Mulder USA will be headed by Rupert Connor, CEO of Luxury Yacht Group. He will be based in Florida and offer sales, yacht management, crew services, and customer support.
In a statement, Mulder Shipyard said it was delighted to partner with Rupert and Luxury Yacht Group.
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“His profound knowledge of the US market, combined with a commitment to excellence, perfectly aligns with Mulder Shipyard’s values.
“Together, we are poised to continue our legacy of crafting exceptional yachts while reaching new clients across the Americas,” said the statement.
Mulder USA’s official debut will take place at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which starts on October 30 and runs through to November 3 2024.
Mulder’s headquarters are in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, the Netherlands. The family-owned shipyard has several sites across the Netherlands and builds yachts up to 500GT alongside refit and maintenance projects.
The company is part of the Mulder Yachting Group which also has an in-house brokerage department.
