All articles by Ed Slack – Page 3
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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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NewsIn case you missed it: What makes great innovation?
This is the question judges for the 2022 Boat Builder Awards will be asking as they try to find the stand-out examples of innovation across multiple aspects of the boat building business. Make sure your company is among those under consideration; entries close 28 September
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NewsDelphia takes giant step in electrification journey
Polish builder is succesfully pivoting from diesel as it looks to go 100% electric
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NewsAxopar announces its largest ever model and first foray into electric propulsion
Builder teams up with EVOY to offer tantalising glimpse into future
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NewsCannes 2022: Beneteau Group talks strategy as it evolves from ‘volume’ to ‘value’ driven business
Boat Division CEO Gianguido Girotti outlines keys vision and roadmap for transforming the business
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ItalyInsider | Permare Commercial Director Barbara Amerio
On the eve of its 50th anniversary, Amer Yachts’ Barbara Amerio talks to IBI about the ongoing drive for sustainability, equality and why the collaborative approach is not just rewarding, but vital
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NewsWhat makes great innovation? Boat Builder Awards 2022 to spotlight the very best
The Innovative On-Board Design Solution award sponsored by Fusion, recognises the most creative innovations our industry has to offer - but what exactly is innovation, and why do some innovations stand out? IBI explores the concept with Arjen Jansen, a lecturer at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at the ...
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UKBorrow A Boat | Matt Ovenden, CEO & Founder
Launched by Matt Ovenden in 2017, peer-to-peer charter operator Borrow A Boat is on a mission to make boating more flexible, accessible and affordable. Ovenden discusses the development of the business including an IPO on the horizon..
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SpainOCIBAR | Antonio Zaforteza, CEO
Following in his father’s footsteps, Antonio Zaforteza has spearheaded the rise of marina management group OCIBAR. The CEO talks about industry trends, expansion plans, environmental challenges and the hazards of the tender process
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NewsVolvo Penta launches first of its kind hybrid-electric vessel
Volvo Penta, Marell Boats, and Arctic tourism operator Hurtigruten Svalbard have launched a new ground-breaking Volvo Penta-powered hybrid-electric vessel, the technology for which could make big waves in the leisure sector
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ArticleLALIZAS | Stavros Lalizas, Founder & CEO
The Greek manufacturer and distributor has come a long way since its foundation 40 years ago. Its founder reveals future plans for the Group that now comprises six leading brands and a global manufacturing footprint.
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FeatureElectrification: will charging be the main choke point?
IBI talkes to Fossil Free Marine co-founder Karl-Oska Tjernström about the company’s vision for fossil-free boating through flexible, scalable infrastructure solutions
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NewsGreenline on hunt for new facility; looks to build larger models
Slovenian builder accelerating production following record 2021
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NewsRaymarine’s Gregoire Outters on why 2022 will be tranformative
More than crystal ball gazing: IBI talks to general manager Gregoire Outters about how Raymarine is adapting product to meet new customer demands, the direction of new R&D, supply chain issues and recruitment efforts for 2022 after a year of new owners, new investment and record sales
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NewsReflections on 2021 as IBI closes for the year
IBI Editor Ed Slack reflects on a tumultuous year; IBI will be closed from Dec 23 until Jan 4, when the daily news service will resume
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NewsRaymarine launches YachtSense Ecosystem
The Ecoystem is effectively a scaleable approach to getting boaters connected
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NewsFounders of E1 World Electric Powerboat Series on plans to turbocharge electric boating
E1 Series Co-Founder & CEO Rodi Basso tells IBI about plans that look set to transform the concept of powerboat racing
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NewsDometic makes another major acquisition
Eighth deal in as many months as manufacturer looks to capitalise on outdoor lifestyle boom
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