Business
18 June, 2025
Marine business turns 50
NORTH Queensland marine industry leader Bill’s Marine is preparing for celebration, as 2025 marks 50 years of delivering the best marine products and expertise.
Founded in 1975 by Cairns local Bill Woodbridge, the business saw fast success, earning national recognition for its commitment to quality, customer service and community support.
Now under the leadership of Scott and Kiah Heinemann, Bill’s Marine remains locally owned, their dedication to quality of service and products complemented by a slew of awards in recent years.
Taking charge after the retirement of long-term partners Paul Comino and Neil Heinemann, company owner and operator Scott Heinemann, alongside his partner Kiah, said he was proud to continue the Bill’s Marine legacy.
“This milestone is not just about our history, it’s about the passion and hard work that have driven Bill’s Marine forward for five decades,” Mr Heinemann said.
“We’re honoured to carry that tradition into the future.”
Having built a reputation for excellence, Bill’s Marine now finds itself consistently ranking among Australia’s top Yamaha and Quintrex dealers, earning numerous industry awards, with Mr and Mrs Heinemann’s first year as directors in 2012 seeing them receive Quintrex Australian dealer of the year and one of Yamaha’s top three dealers in Australia.
Mrs Heinemann said the marine dealership’s success has been driven by a highly experienced team, some of whom had been with the company for over 30 years, and all of whom knew the joys of buying your first boat and of living life on the water.
