All articles by Belinda Snell – Page 2
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NewsVenice show opens as sustainability and innovation take centre stage
Discussions around cutting-edge hybrid and hydrogen propulsion solutions for backdrop of fifth edition of show for the Adriatic and Eastern Mediterranean
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NetherlandsEmbracing the challenge of the new normal
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth
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ArticleSupply chain bottlenecks peg back growth
Industry turnover approaches €1bn as exports climb to a record high
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ItalyTale of two markets for manufacturers
Innovation, diversification and global expansion prove vital for equipment manufacturers amid market uncertainty
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UKInnovation paying dividends for manufacturers
Innovative products, value for money and quick delivery prove recipe for success for the UK’s legion of marine equipment and accessories suppliers
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NetherlandsSuperyacht sector boost as firms diversify and adapt
Dutch manufaturers back innovation and new eco-friendly product offerings to keep one step ahead of the market
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DenmarkSales slow but market levels remain above pre-pandemic rates
Commercial, superyacht and export markets prove crucial as things get tougher at home
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SpainEconomic and political uncertainties sap momentum following boom
Demand for recreational boats in Spain boomed after the end of strict confinement in 2020, remaining on strong and stable footing for the next two years. In the first half of 2023, however, economic and political uncertainties are thought to have caused a slight slowdown in growth. ...
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UKGrowth slows as inflation cuts into consumer confidence and spending
New boat sales slow, but brokerage holds up as heat ebbs from market
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NetherlandsEquipment: Playing the long game
Unprecedented order levels and influx of new, younger boaters prove perfect tonic to ease those supply chain headaches
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GermanyGermany | Equipment
Innovation brings certainty to market; Germany’s equipment manufacturers are doubling down on innovation to meet rapidly evolving consumer needs
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ItalyManufacturers positive as they embrace new reality
Orders remains strong for now following two boom years, but with many OEMs carrying over excess stock, 2023 will likely see a nomalisation of business levels
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UKFull speed ahead with investment as boatbuilders and distributors eye leaner medium term
IBI canvassed some of the UK’s key boatbuilders about their 2022 and prospects for the year ahead
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NetherlandsPerfect storm beckons for equipment manufacturers but industry holds firm
Boom times may be receding in the rear view mirror, but despite recession looming and consumers tightening their wallets, Dutch equipment players continue to hunt the positives
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NewsLeisure marine industry gathers for FLIBS; key launches to look out for
63rd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off tomorrow
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GermanyGermany | Equipment Market
Answering robust demand in the face of supply chain disruption and rising material, energy and transport costs is challenging even the most organised manufacturers
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News
Digital catalogue for METSTRADE 2018 out now
METSTRADE organiser Amsterdam RAI and the show’s official magazine, IBI , will again send out advance digital copies of the METSTRADE catalogue.
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Multiflex expands in Europe
Indian steering and control cable specialist to open European facility this autumn
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NewsItalian yacht-builder undergoes MBO
Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo has undergone a management buyout. Fabio Planamente and Luigi Servidati, long-serving managers at the Italian yard, have acquired a majority share of the business from the Trevisani family.









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