In this article published in IBI Technical, the new section in IBI magazine, we find out how working practices inspired by Porsche have helped Frauscher Yachts cut waste, boost sales and even partly finance a new factory from the savings made
Top five exclusive news from IBI Plus
Posted Thursday, April 25th, 2013
These are the top five stories that hit the headlines this month, plus additional market data that is available for IBI Plus subscribers.
5.- Outboard shipments up in US for tenth consecutive month: Wholesale shipments of outboards were up for the tenth consecutive month in the US, according to data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
Top 10 business shakeup
Posted Monday, April 29th, 2013
Just before Q1 2013 is over, we’d like to give you a news round-up with the latest stories from IBI Plus. Read on and you will find out more about the top 10 corporate deals in the marine industry. This ranking features business expansion, bankruptcies, mergers and acquisition.
IBI magazine is coming soon — see what’s in the latest edition
Posted Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
The April-May edition of IBI magazine looks into the marine markets in Canada and Germany. In addition, our IBI Technical pages feature reviews of the ongoing development at UK boatbuilder Fairline, and Cypriot yacht-maker Karnic. Read on to find out what’s in the latest edition.
Canada’s marine market: Strength in numbers
Posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Surrounded by three oceans, boasting the world’s longest coastline, and with more lakes within its borders than in the rest of the world combined, Canada is a nation made for boats.
Halyard rebrands communications
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Halyard, the UK-based manufacturer of bespoke marine exhaust systems, has announced an overall rebrand designed to define and illustrate its strategic sales channels in all communications. The company describes it as the biggest transformation of its…
Challenges ahead as China’s ‘largest’ marina opens in Hainan
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
An official opening for what is claimed to be China’s largest marina, located at Shimei Bay, Hainan, was held recently and it is expected to commence operation shortly following an initial setting up trials programme. The marina faces some real…
Changes made to FLIBS events
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The International Superyacht Society (ISS), Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF), Show Management, SeaKeepers and the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) have announced various changes to the events line-up at this year’s Ft…
Nanni Diesel appoints Russian distributor
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
French marine energy provider Nanni Diesel has chosen MT-Group to serve as its exclusive distributor in Russia.
Nanni is a French manufacturer of inboard solutions for both power generation from 3.5kW-419kW and propulsion from 10hp-350hp. The company…
2013 AIMEX award winners revealed
Posted Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Club Marine Australian Marine Export & Superyacht Industry Awards were announced at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sanctuary Cove last night.
All of the winners will be exhibiting at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat…
MBO at Ocean Yacht Systems
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) in the UK has undergone a management buy-out after its current directors purchased the company for an undisclosed sum.
The primary contacts remain the same with Wayne Shatwell continuing to lead as managing director, supported…
MBO at Ocean Yacht Systems
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) in the UK has undergone a management buy-out after its current directors purchased the company for an undisclosed sum.
The primary contacts remain the same with Wayne Shatwell continuing to lead as managing director, supported…
Dufour appoints UK importer
Posted Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Dufour Yachts of La Rochelle, France, has appointed Marco Marine as its new UK importer.
Dufour builds performance and cruising yachts from 10m-15m (33ft-50ft), including the Dufour 36 Performance – winner of the 2013 Best Crossover award in Sailing…
Oman to turn key port into tourist hub
Posted Monday, May 20th, 2013
Oman’s former key port facility in Muscat, Sultan Qaboos Port, is to be redeveloped as a tourist hub. The news was announced yesterday by Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Futaisi, the country’s Minister of Transport & Communications.
According to a Gulf News…
Pershing 115 launched
Posted Monday, May 20th, 2013
Italian boatbuilder Pershing has launched hull number 10 of its 35m model, the Pershing 115. The technical launch took place at Marina dei Cesari di Fano in Italy.
The Pershing 115 is a result of collaborative work between architect Fulvio De Simoni,…
