All articles by Ed Slack
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NorwayInsight | Knut Frostad - executive chairman, Henri-Lloyd
It’s been a turbulent few years for the revered sailing clothing brand Henri-Lloyd. Founded by Henri Strzelecki and Angus Lloyd in 1963, the brand was the go to choice for technical sailing wear, its on-water success mirrored with a winning crossover to fashion sportwear in the 1980s and 1990s, ...
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ArticleRising star Ziga Jarc on what the future holds for his electric tender start-up EJET
Boat Builder Awards’ winner Ziga Jarc talks to IBI about the challenges of scaling a start-up and his plans for EJET, the electric tender business he founded following a moment of inspiration out on the water back in 2016
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UKFocus on profitability as supply chain headaches ease
Our annual A-Z review of key UK boatbuilders, with business updates and outlook comment on 2024
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ArticleEurope: Slowdown bites but signs of optimism
The slowdown in global markets is impacting Europe’s leisure marine sector as rising inflation and interest rates have caused a cost-of-living crisis across much of the continent. Eurostat data reveals that annual inflation in EU countries averaged 9.2% in 2022 – Estonia saw rates hit 19.4%. Not surprisingly consumer confidence ...
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ItalyPremium end continues to buck trend as industry looks to hit record €7bn turnover
Latest data reveals meteoric growth of superyacht business, but also the success of country’s RIB and top end sailing yacht sectors.
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PortugalRiding post-Covid tourist boom; boat traffic down slightly - are orcas to blame?
Buoyant tourist industry helping fuel charter sector with promosing outlook for 2024
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IrelandCovid boom stirs the Celtic Tiger
The Celtic Tiger has been slumbering of late, its leisure marine sector long-plagued by short-sighted officialdom, but could all that be changing? The Covid boating boom has given fresh impetus to industry and to a government that shows signs of waking up to boating’s true potential. This report was conducted ...
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USANew roadmap to boost US growth
Innovation and new product development front and centre as Webasto plots its course for future growth. IBI talks to the team about its US ambitions
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IrelandThe Shannon: Ireland’s Growth Sector for Boating
A thriving charter business along the River Shannon has been one of the country’s most consistent growth avenues for boating. It represents a steady chunk of business beside the more cyclical private boat ownership.
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IrelandBooming demand choked by red tape. Could that all be about to change?
Marinas in Ireland are experiencing extremely healthy demand for berths, with operators reporting long waiting lists.
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IrelandProfile | Whale: How a 200-year-old importer of timber grew into a global marine powerhouse
Whale Marine is the only marine accessories manufacturer in Ireland (North and South) with a truly global reputation, thanks largely to a highly unusual history.
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ItalyInsider | Chiara Marzucco of Quick SpA
Quick in motion; With new investors onboard, the Italian equipment manufacturer lifts the lid on its ambitious growth strategy
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SwedenInsider | X Shore CEO Jenny Keisu
The Swedish brand with a pioneering approach; CEO Jenny Keisu talks about the builder’s journey and its goal to produce the first net-zero craft by 2030
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Newsboot Düsseldorf 2023 – What we learned
The numbers and mood on the show floor confirmed that it was a strong return for the European show - its first outing since 2020 following a series of Covid-related cancellations. Boat launches and busy stands grabbed headlines, but a tour of the halls also held clues to the industry’s ...
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NewsX Shore cuts workforce as it accelerates drive to profitability
Swedish builder to focus on ramping up production to meet demand
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UKEquipment firms look to invest in people, product and capacity
Despite ongoing concerns about parts, people and prices, the UK’s equipment and service sector is profiting from a buoyant market, reinvesting its earnings and working towards greater sustainability
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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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UKDemand, supply and people shape outlook for leisure marine sector
A cost-of-living crisis and surging inflation may be grabbing headlines, but with record order books extending well into 2024, the UK’s marine industry remains sheltered, for now, from economic headwinds
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NewsTop trends from 2022; What to look out for in 2023
So what did we learn from 2022 and what can we expect from the year ahead? IBI spotlights the trends that will shape the future of our industry
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NetherlandsMETSTRADE 2022 – Not just business as usual. What we learned
Busy halls, packed auditoriums and an almost euphoric mood - but beneath it all key trends were emerging
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