Princess issues statement on sale rumours
The UK boatbuilder responds to rumours that it could be for sale following Sky News article earlier today
Industry Insights
Insider | Dometic Group's Juan Vargues
The appointment of Juan Vargues as president and CEO of Dometic Group in 2018 represented more than just a change in leadership for the Sweden-based equipment and accessories supplier. It also signalled a significant change in the way the company does business.
LALIZAS | Stavros Lalizas, Founder & CEO
The Greek manufacturer and distributor has come a long way since its foundation 40 years ago. Its founder reveals future plans for the Group that now comprises six leading brands and a global manufacturing footprint.
Sleipner | Marius Torjusen
Thruster specialist Sleipner is arguably Norway’s most recognised leisure marine equipment brand. IBI caught up with the Marius Torjusen, Sleipner Group Chief Commercial Officer, to learn about current challenges and the market outlook
Sustainable Design |
In conversation with Amedeo Migali
The managing director of Micad, an engineering company specialising in the leisure marine sector and having worked with the likes of Azimut Yachts, Beneteau, Blue Game and Silent Yachts, talks to IBI about ecological design, and why true sustainability starts on the drawing board – and must factor in future ...
Volvo Penta launches
first of its kind
hybrid-electric vessel
Volvo Penta, Marell Boats, and Arctic tourism operator Hurtigruten Svalbard have launched a new ground-breaking Volvo Penta-powered hybrid-electric vessel, the technology for which could make big waves in the leisure sector
Featured Content
Simrad launches the new, next-gen electronics display
Opting for a global launch using a virtual platform, Norwegian-based Simrad has unveiled its next generation of navigation electronics with the all-new, ultra user-friendly Simrad NSX, a range of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) available in 7in, 9in and 12in touch-screen versions. IBI reports on the launch presentation.
IBI review: the year industry M&A activity hit $10 billion in value
2021 was a remarkable year for the boating industry in many ways – including the realm of mergers and acquisitions – where IBI reported on more than 150 global transactions last year with a total deal value in the neighbourhood of some $10 billion and return of private equity ...
UK charter firm poised for growth
Global yacht charter industry predicted to be worth US$27.8 billion by 2027
Britishvolt acquires German battery cell manufacturer
Monbat Group’s EAS subsidiary is based in Nordhausen
Sailsense buys digital switching specialist
The acquisition broadens Sailsense Analytics’ range of machine-learning based, connected applications that aid navigation
US boat dealership sold
Miller Marine is one of the largest single-point boat dealerships in the US
US boat dealership acquires new Texas location
NXTLVL Holdings buys rival to become five-location dealer
Myers Industries buys third rotational molding operation in three years
Plastic fuel tank manufacturer acquires 41,000ft² rotational molding facility in southeast US, expanding production capabilities
