Stefan Gerhard
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Shift to larger boats as middle income buyers feel squeeze
Increased prices, inflation, energy costs and uncertainty fuel mixed picture for growth prospects
- News
Electric motor innovator Molabo sold
Manufacturer to tap into new owner’s production and scaling know-how
- News
Torqeedo up for sale?
Well-known motor manufacturer rumoured to be interested in taking over the German electric propulsion pioneer
- News
1st Electric Summit held in Germany
Inaugural event saw 80 experts discuss the next steps for electromobility on the water
- Germany
Winners and losers as high boat prices hinder market
Market hits saturation point, whilst many fear boats have become too expensive having an adverse impact on the all-important charter sector
- News
Interboot organisers to shorten duration of show
South Germany’s biggest on-water show will take place over just four days from 2024 onwards
- Germany
Germany | Boatbuilders
Despite headwinds, yards power on; How Germany’s boatbuilders are adapting to the end of a booming market, and why they still expect good times ahead
- Germany
Germany | Overview
The party may be over, but industry mood remains buoyant; Despite rising prices and recruitment challenges, industry optimism appears to be holding
- News
Clearance sale as AW Niemeyer wound up
Creditors look set to lose out as 278-year-old retailer closes its doors
- News
New German boat show planned
A new in-water boat show near Hamburg complements the Yachtfestival in Neustadt. So what can we expect in Wedel in September?
- News
New owner for A.W. Niemeyer?
In an interview with IBI, the appointed administrator remains confident a buyer can be found for the leisure marine retailer as potential investors line up
- News
AW Niemeyer bankruptcy filing update; hunt for new investors
Immediate plans announced for the firm as administrator weighs up options
- News
Germany’s biggest marine retailer files for bankruptcy
AW Niemeyer is insolvent; future of 115 employees unclear
- News
Boot Düsseldorf 2023 – what to expect
IBI speaks with show director Petros Michelidakis about super-effective air filters, the importance of the EU for watersports, and the new boot Düsseldorf concept
- News
Ukrainian RIB factory completely destroyed
An anti-aircraft missile destroyed the factory of inflatable boat manufacturer MS Marine in Mykolaiv today
- Germany
Germany | CEO insights from Hanse & Bavaria
The new bosses of Germany’s two largest series boatyards – HanseYachts and Bavaria Yachtbar – are united in their struggle with supply chains. They share their visions for the respective brands, and insights on how they are adapting to a fast-changing market
- News
Kreidenweiss resigns unexpectedly from Interboot; hunt on for successor
Long-time project manager and key driving force behind the largest boat show for southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland is leaving Interboot
- Germany
Germany | Boat Shows
As Europe emerges from the pandemic, what does 2022 hold for German show organisers and how will they adapt to a transformed marketplace?
- Germany
Germany | 2022 Market Report
War in Ukraine, rising raw material prices and inflation are taking heat out of the German boating market