All articles by Ed Slack – Page 6

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    Company focus | CJR Propulsion

    2008-02-01T13:58:00Z

    The UK company is redefining its relationship with boatbuilders by working more closely with naval architects to develop customised sterngear solutions.

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    Application news | SteamWood decks: Feeling the heat

    2008-02-01T11:47:00Z

    An age-old technique of heat-treating wood to increase its durability, is now offering boatbuilders a natural alternative to using teak on board.

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    Industry Insider | Jean-Marie Paepegaey

    2008-02-01T10:54:00Z

    President of the Navimo Group Jean-Marie Paepegaey talks to IBI about cohesion in a company built from small firms, adapting to the needs of the big boatbuilders, further expansion in the US, and Navimo’s ‘soft’ approach to acquisition.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands: Dutch superyacht round-up 2007

    2007-11-01T16:15:00Z

    The Dutch may not build the biggest superyachts — that end of things continues to be the preserve of the German yards — but when it comes to quality Dutch yards still reign supreme. Following is a snapshot look at what the major players are up to

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands: Vetus looks to augment product line in five year growth plan

    2007-11-01T16:14:00Z

    Following its acquisition earlier this year Vetus has unveiled a five-year plan to grow the company, whilst actively seeking acquisitions to enhance its already diverse product range

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands: New markets for Mulder Shipyard

    2007-11-01T16:13:00Z

    With demand for ever bigger yachts, an order book full until the end of 2009, and Italy and Russia emerging as key markets, Mulder has never neen busier.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands: Linssen investment

    2007-11-01T16:10:00Z

    The Maasbracht-based builder of steel motoryachts has invested some E2 million in state-of-the-art CNC machinery and a complete upgrade of its interior module department.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands

    2007-11-01T16:09:00Z

    The Dutch market remains relatively buoyant, with an increasing number of manufacturers investing to increase efficiencies in the face of increased competition from abroad. Though the outlook remains positive, the potential lack of skilled workers to shoulder the growth remains cause for concern.

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    World news focus | Webasto's MES: Smooth operator

    2007-10-01T09:59:00Z

    Heating and cooling specialist Webasto is looking to maximise its marine potential with the launch of a Marine Engineering Service, a ‘step-by-step’ programme enabling boatbuilders to adopt its automotive sun roof technology.

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    Industry Insider | Brian Peters

    2007-10-01T09:39:00Z

    The former chairman of UK boat distributor BA Peters talks to IBI about the company’s spiral into administration in August, and reflects on what lessons should be learnt by the industry, following the fallout.

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    Infrastructure | Malta: USP port

    2007-09-01T15:47:00Z

    A new ‘high-tech’ maritime cluster has the potential to transform the Mediterranean island of Malta into a software hub for superyachts. Ed Slack investigates.

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Russia: New breed of Moscow marinas

    2007-06-01T14:31:00Z

    Estimates put the number of berths in Russia at around the 50,000 mark, however the vast majority of those are relics of the Soviet era, with only around 10,000 up to the standards one would expect to find in more developed markets.“The problems of marina building are bureaucratic, political ...

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    BUSINESS REPORT | Russia

    2007-06-01T14:29:00Z

    Russia’s marine potential has until recently been a story of extremes, divided between the large motor- and superyacht sectors and the runabout market, but as boating’s appeal widens and the first wave of boaters looks to upgrade, things are changing.

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    Industry Insider | Stavros Lalizas

    2007-06-01T10:11:00Z

    Identifying a gap in the market for racing lifejackets back in the early 1980s, Stavros Lalizas has since turned the equipment manufacturer into a global force.

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    Stern talk | Jonathon Beckett

    2006-09-01T14:40:00Z

    Beckett joined Nigel Burgess at the age of 23, working in Monaco from 1981-1983 before moving to the UK to spearhead the London operation. He was president of the Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association (MYBA) from 2000-2002, and now splits his time between London and the company’s New York office.