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NewsProduction continues at German yards
If any representatives of the boating industry in Germany had been asked six weeks ago about the prospects for 2020, the answers would have been almost entirely optimistic, with a satisfied look back at a fabulous last year. But with the spread of Covid-19 in Europe, everything is different. ...
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Ocean Alexander COVID-19 Update
Florida-based Merritt Island Boat Works, which builds Ocean Alexander Yachts, reduces work force and production
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Regal Boats consolidates manufacturing operations
The projected economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led leadership of Regal Boats to close its Valdosta, Georgia manufacturing facility and consolidate operations at its Orlando, Florida headquarters.
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Sunreef launches new projects amid stable interest
Sunreef founder Francis Lapp told IBI that business is strong Polish catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts says it has implemented a number of safety measures due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the company has not observed decreased interest in its craft from customers – and is ...
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Coronavirus in Poland’s boating industry
Most Polish boatbuilders continue to operate under increasingly stiff restrictions, reports POLBOAT President Sebastian Nietupski on behalf of the country’s boating industry
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Latest on Italy’s boating industry
Only marine repair companies in the marine sector and certain suppliers will remain open past today, reports Andrea Razeto of Italy’s marine industry association - Confindustria Nautica
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‘Controlled shutdown’ at Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts Ltd has announced a controlled shutdown of its UK facilities with immediate effect. The company today released the following statement: “The health and safety of our employees is of paramount importance and is our main priority, along with our network, suppliers and international clientele. We also ...
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Sunseeker International suspends production
Following the UK Prime Minister’s coronavirus (COVID-19) update yesterday, Sunseeker International has announced that it is temporarily suspending production until the end of April for the vast majority of employees. Some safety-critical and continuity roles will remain but at a very low level.
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New family-run SA business eyes export market with new semi-rigid model
A family-run engineering services company has launched themselves onto the South African boatbuilding market with a new custom 5.7m semi-rigid aluminium model.
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Winnebago suspends production at Chris-Craft
Winnebago Industries has announced that it is temporarily suspending production activities at its Chris-Craft and other production facilities in the US. The steps are designed to lower the probability of coronavirus exposure to employees and adjust future production output relative to demand.
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Ferretti reports rise in revenues, issues Covid-19 statement
Production continues for now at Italian builder as it releases positive 2019 financials
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Gavio Group to combine Baglietto and CCN yards under the Baglietto brand
Yards closed until early April due to coronavirus
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Chinese boatbuilding regains traction; HK market still down
Boatbuilding in China appears to be regaining traction, according to Simon Boyde, director of Hong Kong-based Storm Force Marine. In Hong Kong, however, the market remains down. Storm Force is a leading supplier of marine equipment to the boatbuilding industry throughout the region. Speaking about business in China, Boyde ...
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Sunseeker to temporarily reduce workforce, salaries
The measures are part of an effort to avoid compulsory redundancies
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Brunswick temporarily suspends production
New work schedules will begin to take effect from Monday 23 March
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Privilège strengthens international sales team
Privilège, the French catamaran brand owned by Germany’s HanseYachts, has expanded its international sales team with sales manager Anna Nowotarska. Following a career of 14 years in the yachting industry, Nowotarska has a high level of expertise.
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Invincible: online to replace boat shows, operations continue
Invincible Boats, which began the new year with a new catamaran, new marketing campaign and a new push into international markets, is adjusting to the changing market conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and, thus far, is continuing normal manufacturing operations.
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Sirena Yachts unveils express-style model
Turkish boatbuilder Sirena Yachts has unveiled the new Sirena 58 Coupé – a direct response to customers who have expressed a preference for an express-style yacht, says the company.
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Hallberg Rassy invests in capacity, eyes new models
CEO speaks to IBI about the company’s growth plans
