The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Hugelmeyer – industry facing transformative change
Unprecedented challenges bring unique opportunities for growth, ICOMIA, NMMA president tells Metstrade Official Opening audience
ePropulsion restructures UK & Ireland operations with new entity
Company to assume direct control of sales, marketing and service following strategic review
Twisted buys UK composites firm to enhance carbon-fibre capability
Acquisition secures advanced engineering capacity for future marine projects
Suzuki marks 60th anniversary of Netherlands representation
Commemorative ceremony marks six decades of collaboration with BV Nimag
ICOMIA plots course for future growth
Collaboration is the key to overcoming challenges, leveraging opportunities say ICOMIA execs in lively Metstrade Stage discussion
Venue shifts for 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Yachts return to Collins Ave site, sail shifts to IGY Yacht Haven Grande in newly announced site enhancements
Designing the Future of Yachting – In conversation with Japec Jakopin
J&J Design co-founder discusses modern yacht design trends with IBI
Selling into the North American market
Simplifying regulatory compliance is critical to access the world’s single largest boat market, says ABYC and NMMA
Melita Marine to have Cote d’Azur base in Antibes and Biot
The Maltese group is also expanding activities elsewhere
SEAFIRST names exclusive Australian distributor
RWB, Milde Marine to represent SEAFIRST hydraulic steering systems in Australia
Airmar expands into Australia, NZ with new sales manager and Melbourne facility
US ultrasonic transducer specialist appoints Stuart Graham as regional sales manager
AD Ports reports best financial quarter since 2022 public listing
Plans to expand community ports will include berthing for leisure boats
Polish sailing yacht builder diversifies with expanding motoryacht portfolio
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Changing consumer attitudes
2025 DAME Design Award winners revealed
Metstrade keynote: Le Boat MD outlines global expansion as boating holidays attract new audiences
Nautical Ventures sees 40% growth in FLIBS sales
ExploMar closes over US$10m financing to accelerate global expansion
AkzoNobel completes $25bn merger creating global coatings leader
Van der Valk’s third Jangada validates wisdom of 2024 MBO
Azimut Yachts expands partnership with Canadian dealer
3rd Superyacht Summit Türkiye reveals industry’s strategic ambitions
Nautical sector “red tape” sees yachts and boats fleeing Italian flag
Final call: Last chance to buy tickets for 11th Boat Builder Awards
Burgess Group acquired by US ‘new breed’ investment business Ancient
Safe Harbor to purchase US shipyard?
ICOMIA names new sustaining member
Athena Racing appoints world-renowned sailor as CEO
Sunseeker’s CEO to leave; Boatbuilder issues statement
South African composites supplier opens Cape Town head office
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