Posted Thursday, February 28th, 2013

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
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).
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.
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.
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.
Posted Friday, May 17th, 2013
Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo today released a statement to deny the “absolutely false news” that is being spread about the company filing for bankruptcy.
“The rumours are completely unreal, unfounded and clearly libellous,” says the…
Posted Friday, May 17th, 2013
- Yamaha has reported that its global marine business is up 8 per cent in Q1
- HanseYachts has reported sales of €51.7m for the first nine months of fiscal 2012/13
- Volvo Penta has expanded its leisure marine sales team with two key appointments in…
Posted Friday, May 17th, 2013
Nautor’s Swan of Finland has announced a positive start to 2013, thanks to its continued focus on the North American and Asian markets.
Sales in the first quarter of 2013 included a Swan 90S and a Swan 80FD to North American clients, followed by the…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Germany’s HanseYachts has reported sales of €51.7m for the first nine months of fiscal 2012/13 – a 21 per cent drop compared to the same time last year.
Earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) improved by €0.3m…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Germany’s HanseYachts has reported sales of €51.7m for the first nine months of fiscal 2012/13 – a 21 per cent drop compared to the same time last year.
Earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) improved by €0.3m…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) said it plans to rotate between Louisville, Kentucky, and Tampa, Florida, over the next four years. It will be held in Louisville this year, Tampa in 2014, Louisville in 2015, and Tampa…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) said it plans to rotate between Louisville, Kentucky, and Tampa, Florida, over the next four years. It will be held in Louisville this year, Tampa in 2014, Louisville in 2015, and Tampa…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Jason Constantine, chief operating officer at North End Composites and Back Cove Yachts, has been promoted to the role of president. Constantine will continue to assume the responsibilities of COO for both companies.
Over the last four years,…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism is the theme of this year’s European Maritime Day in La Valetta, Malta.
Organised by the European Commission and the Maltese government, the two-day conference (May 21-22) will feature workshops o…
Posted Thursday, May 16th, 2013
The 6th Jersey Boat Show took place over the Bank Holiday weekend of May 4-6, when 56 boats from 8m-22m (26ft-73ft) and 70 exhibitors gathered on the banks of St Helier Marina.
Organised and promoted by Ports of Jersey (States of Jersey, Channel…