Uniesse Marine Group, LLC, a Miami-based luxury motor yacht company, announced the acquisition of the assets of Uniesse Marine S.P.A. of Italy. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
Uniesse is at the upper echelon of the world’s leading semi-custom luxury motor yacht brands, with more than 500 yachts sold around the world for over a quarter-century. The acquisition was led by Miami based SMB Investor, David Schwedel. The company will be operated by both David Schwedel and Rafael Barca.
“Uniesse is known throughout the world as a preeminent semi-custom luxury motor yacht brand,” said David Schwedel, Executive Director. “We are excited to present a newly designed line of luxury motor yachts from 49’ – 115’.”
Both Barca and Schwedel have hands-on experience for more than 15 years, and more than 75 years of combined experience in the marine industry. Rafael Barca originally introduced the Uniesse line to the United States in 1994, and was responsible for delivering more than 200 motor yachts during that time.
“I only know of perhaps one or two other brands that can compare to in terms of craftsmanship and quality,” said Mr. Barca, President for Uniesse Marine Group, LLC. “Uniesse will continue to be designed in America, and manufactured in Italy under our direction.”
The company is in the process of redesigning the entire Uniesse line of motor yachts. “We are excited to introduce new models in the coming years, with our first `reveal’ to come in time for the 2019 Boat Show season,” said Barca.
“We have streamlined operations, consolidated the manufacturing process, and are implementing technology applications which will dramatically enhance the owner/operator experience,” said Mr. Schwedel. “Customer service will be completely revamped as our top priority going forward.”
Speaking recently to SuperYachtTimes, Schwedel added, “This acquisition will allow Uniesse to expand into markets that were formerly underserved by the company, including Asia and the Middle East. In addition, we will have capabilities to help our existing customers move up to larger vessels over the coming years.”
Uniesse is one of the world’s leading semi-custom, luxury motor yacht manufacturers offering a full line of proven, exemplary performance hull designs from 49’ to 115’.