All International Boat Industry articles in August/September 2020
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International boating community urges US, EU trade officials to remove tariffs on boats
Three marine industry associations – the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US, the global International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and European Boating Industry (EBI) – sent a letter to US and EU trade officials last week, urging them to reach an agreement that removes the EU’s ...
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Market Overview | Taiwan
Taiwan got to grips with the Covid breakout better than any other country, but it’s legion of local builders may yet bear the brunt of the pandemic as it continues to ravage crucial export markets
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Market Overview | Europe
The fallout of Covid-related lockdowns and safety protocols has had far-reaching impacts on Europe’s industry, but there are winners amid the upheaval. What does this mean for the boating sector?
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Brunswick CEO shares insights on engine design
David Foulkes’ background and passion for engine design as head of product development at Brunswick Corporation’s Mercury Division before taking on the company’s top spot as CEO reveals how his company is responding to the demand from boat builders to integrate more powerful outboards into their designs.
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UK: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Get interactive and watch IBI’s industry interview about the current state of the UK’s boating industry and domestic market performance. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine.
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Netherlands: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Get interactive and watch IBI’s industry interview about the current state of the Dutch boating industry and domestic market performance. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Jeroen van den Heuvel, Head of Member Services & Manager of Department of Trade for HISWA Holland Marine Industry.
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Finland: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Finland is a microcosm of what countries across Europe are reporting – booming interest in boating, soaring sales and newcomers – evidenced a week ago at the first major boat show to take place in the region since March. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Jarkko Pajusalo, CEO of ...
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Sweden: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Get interactive and watch IBI’s industry interview about the current state of Sweden’s boating industry and domestic market performance. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Mats Eriksson, CEO of the Swedish Marine Industries Federation (Sweboat)
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Spain: State of the Industry Briefing
Spain saw a dramatic drop in activity in the first quarter but is now enjoying an influx of newcomers, particularly in smaller day boats as well as take up of charter bookings which normally were taken up by inbound tourists. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Jose Luis Fayos, Technical ...
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IBI Aug | Sept digital issue online now
This new issue of IBI includes our annual European Round-up, particularly timely with a look at the uneven impact the Covid crisis has had on the industry as it heads into the all important bellwether autumn boat shows. Also topical is our sector focus on Sustainability as it is playing ...
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European Overview: Bright spots amid the uncertainty
The fallout of Covid-related lockdowns and safety protocols has had far-reaching impacts on Europe’s industry, but there are winners amid the upheaval.
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Brunswick Corporation | David Foulkes
David Foulkes’ career to date has been underscored by one great passion: design. IBI contributor Francesca Goi speaks with Brunswick’s chief executive officer about his roots in the Mercury Division responsible for development all of the company’s engine products since 2007, including the recent successful line of more powerful outboards.
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Croatia: State of the Industry Briefing
IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Milan Sangulin, Director of the Biograd Boat Show which is scheduled to proceed 21-25 October, who details the situation in the country’s charter market – purported to be the world’s largest – as well demand for locally-built boats, and efforts underway to make the ...
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Poland: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Poland is the world’s second largest boatbuilding nation in unit volume after the US and saw record production in 2019. Polboat’s Michal Bak speaks to IBI about the impact of the pandemic and prospects for the remainder of the year, especially in the absence of key boat shows. The interview ...