Client Overview
- Company: Bristol Marine
- Industry: Marine Service Facilities
- Headquarters: Portsmouth, RI
- PierVantage Client Since: 2012
Introduction
In the marine industry, long-standing relationships, trust, and adaptability are the cornerstones of success.
Bristol Marine’s 13-year partnership with PierVantage demonstrates how a purpose-built management platform can scale alongside a company’s growth – supporting expansions, acquisitions, and new business models without losing sight of operational excellence.
The Challenge (2012)
When Bristol Marine first adopted PierVantage in 2012, it operated a single service yard in Portsmouth, RI.
The team needed a reliable, modern platform to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and provide visibility into projects across the yard. The choice of PierVantage gave Bristol Marine a foundation that could evolve as the business did.
The Growth Journey
- 2012: Implementing PierVantage in Portsmouth
Bristol Marine adopted PierVantage to streamline scheduling, project management, and billing at its Portsmouth yard, laying the groundwork for more efficient operations. - 2012: Acquisition of Somerset Marine
Shortly after its initial implementation, Bristol Marine acquired Somerset Marine. While initially integrated into the Portsmouth instance of PierVantage, the company later created a dedicated Somerset instance to better align with its distinct business model – demonstrating PierVantage’s flexibility to adapt as Bristol Marine expanded. - 2018: Expansion to Boothbay Harbor Yard
With the acquisition of Boothbay Harbor Yard in Maine, Bristol Marine further grew its footprint. While Boothbay currently operates on its existing systems, the long-standing relationship with PierVantage has provided a trusted framework to guide future operational considerations as the company continues to evolve. - 2025: Acquisition of Huckins Yachts
The most recent addition, Huckins Yachts in Jacksonville, FL, represents the latest milestone in Bristol Marine’s journey. Implementation of PierVantage is underway, with a go-live scheduled for September 2025 – continuing the pattern of growth supported by PierVantage’s ability to scale and adjust to each facility’s unique needs.
The PierVantage Advantage
- Scalability: A single platform that adapts to multiple facilities and business models.
- Efficiency: Standardized processes that save time across yards and reduce operational friction during acquisitions.
- Trust & Partnership: A relationship built over 13 years, marked by collaboration, shared goals, and a proven track record.
- Future-Readiness: Flexibility to onboard new facilities seamlessly as Bristol Marine continues to expand.
Client Testimonial
“PierVantage streamlined our work order process by helping us layout the life of a job. This new process has increased our efficiency as we now move from estimate to invoice seamlessly. Furthermore, the cloud based program provides great accessibly from both our yards and allows us to easily share valuable information.”
Nick King, Vice President at Bristol Marine
Conclusion
Bristol Marine’s journey underscores what sets PierVantage apart: the ability to deliver consistency, scalability, and trusted partnership over the long haul.
As Bristol Marine continues to grow, PierVantage remains the digital backbone of its operations – proof that in the marine industry, strong relationships drive enduring success.