All articles by Belinda Snell – Page 6

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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: Selva

2010-02-01T16:54:00Z

Italy’s only outboard manufacturer has proved resilient to the crisis and is planning for growth in 2011

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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: Ferretti Group

2010-02-01T16:53:00Z

The boatbuilding giant now has the backing of the banks and with restructuring underway is set to become leaner and stronger

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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: Azimut-Benetti

2010-02-01T16:50:00Z

Despite the downturn the Italian boatbuilder has continued with its ambitious three year plan for model development

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BUSINESS REPORT | ITALY: Clouds lifting

2010-02-01T11:18:00Z

The Italian market has been hit hard in the downturn as sales amongst its legion of motoryacht builders evaporated practically overnight. Thankfully signs of recovery are starting to lift the gloom

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Industry Insider | Business director Geonav: Bruce Angus

2009-12-01T14:52:00Z

The launch of a global series of new products — headlined by the new G12 Multi Function Display, at Genoa and METS heralds a new beginning for the Italian electronics company, Geonav, as its new owner Johnson Outdoors Inc seeks to reposition the brand for the blue water market

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SHOW REVIEW | BARCELONA: Less is more as buyers get serious

2009-12-01T12:02:00Z

New government financial measures designed to bolster boat sales at the scaled-down show managed to inject much needed impetus into the beleagured Spanish marine market

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: A show of unity - Boat brokers rally together

2009-11-01T12:26:00Z

Qualified Yacht & Ship Brokers Association reports signs of market recovery

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Superyacht builders

2009-11-01T11:18:00Z

Superyachts make a significant contribution to Holland’s marine industry. According to a survey of superyacht builders carried out by SuperYachtTimes.com, the Netherlands was the world’s fourth largest exponent of yachts over 24m (79ft) in 2008, after Italy, the US and Turkey. In the same year Dutch marine federation HISWA counted ...

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Equipment suppliers & service providers

2009-11-01T11:15:00Z

‘Diversification’ is the strategy of choice for many Dutch equipment companies looking to escape the downturn.

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Shaken, but not deterred

2009-11-01T11:11:00Z

The Dutch industry has been hit hard by recession, but many show resilience in the face of adversity

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SNAPSHOT | RUSSIA: Moscow showdown: Show rivals compete for business

2009-08-01T10:51:00Z

A relative newcomer on the boat show circuit is giving Russia’s long-standing Moscow International Boat Show a run for its money

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SNAPSHOT | RUSSIA: The new cold front

2009-08-01T10:49:00Z

Russia’s leisure marine market has witnessed colossal growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of a burgeoning middle class. But as the economic crisis deepens, what does the future hold in store?

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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Admiral Marina

2009-06-01T15:45:00Z

The developers of what is being described as the country’s first five-star marina have bold plans for the site just outside Copenhagen

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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Winners & losers: Fighting the pessimistic climate

2009-06-01T15:44:00Z

Production builder X-Yachts claims to be coping well in the downturn, but convincing customers to spend remains a challenge

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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Handle with care

2009-06-01T15:41:00Z

Denmark was the first European country to enter recession in 2008, and its marine sector has undoubtedly been hit hard. However, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic going in to 2010

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BUSINESS REPORT | TURKEY: Turkish superyacht builders

2009-06-01T11:29:00Z

Turkey’s superyacht builders came into their own during the 1990s. The boom continues as yards aim beyond the present downturn

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BUSINESS REPORT | TURKEY: Turkish marine Equipment

2009-06-01T11:26:00Z

Exports may be down but Turkish marine manufacturers and dealers are confident in room for growth at home and abroad

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BUSINESS REPORT | TURKEY: Turkish boatbuilders, dealers & brokers

2009-06-01T11:24:00Z

Superyachts may have raised Turkey’s profile but the Turkish boat offering is diverse, catering for export and domestic markets

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BUSINESS REPORT | TURKEY: Playing catch-up

2009-06-01T11:21:00Z

Stunted by unfavourable legislation, Turkey’s marine industry now has to face the downturn. But local companies are resolute that Turkey’s potential will be realised

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SPECIAL REPORT | BOAT SHOWS: A united front

2009-04-01T15:56:00Z

From London to Miami, Mumbai to Dubai, IBI looks back at some of the key international boat shows held in the first three months of 2009 and asks, was it really that bad?