All Europe articles – Page 470
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SNAPSHOT | Hungary
This landlocked central European country is witnessing a period of sustained growth in boating. IBI visited this year’s Budapest Boat Show and reports on boat usage, imports and local production.
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BUSINESS REPORT | Germany
In the past year Germany’s boating industry has been competing well, both in its buoyant domestic market and in the wider European zone. But, as with boating industries elsewhere, it is anxious about the worsening world economic picture.
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World news focus | Spain: Taxing issues for Spanish market
Growth rates may have slowed, as in the rest of Europe, but the outlook remains largely positive for the Spanish marine market, buoyed by growing exports and early signs that the government may be softening its stance on boat-related taxes.
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World news focus | Spain: Taxing issues for Spanish market
Growth rates may have slowed, as in the rest of Europe, but the outlook remains largely positive for the Spanish marine market, buoyed by growing exports and early signs that the government may be softening its stance on boat-related taxes.
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BUSINESS REPORT | UK
Britain’s leading marine exporters continue to ride high, but at the retail level things are harder work. And those whose fortunes are synchronised to the country’s barometers had to contend with the worst of all British summers.
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BUSINESS REPORT | The Netherlands: Dutch superyacht round-up 2007
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
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
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
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
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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BUSINESS REPORT | Poland: Oar inspiring - A modern performer in an old-fashioned world
The drum beat of technology sets the pace for most industries. However, a small oar manufacturer is bucking the trend with its crafted products for a niche market.
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BUSINESS REPORT | Poland
Poland’s track record as a contract boatbuilder for a number of key European and US yards is well documented. However, demand for home-grown brands is on the rise too — and not just in export markets, as early indications suggest that an increasing number of ‘middle-class’ Polish consumers are slowly ...
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Musto sold to private equity group
The UK's Phoenix Equity Partners has purchased a 75% share of the business
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World news focus | Croatia: Croatia plans for marine growth
A new Marine Tourism Strategy is set to create 15,000 extra berths in Croatia within the next decade, as government looks to cash in on the boating boom.
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Beneteau teams up with DSM Dyneema
Running rigging made with Dyneema polyethylene fibre is to be used on the majority of Beneteau's performance cruising sailboats
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BUSINESS REPORT | Germany
Germany’s marine leisure industry really is a tale of two halves. On the one hand its domestic retail activity is still rather lacklustre, despite a more positive economic backdrop. But on the other, a handful of boatbuilders and equipment companies lead the world and continue to find substantial growth in ...
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World News Focus | Bateau bleu: Derelict hulls? FIN explores recycling GRP
While the proposal is still far from reality, France’s marine trade association FIN (Fédération des Industries Nautiques) hopes to develop a series of high-tech centres for recycling old boats within the next three years. The BPHU (Bateaux de Plaisance Hors d’Usage) project is another example of the trade association’s long-term ...
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World News Focus | Bateau bleu: In France, blue means green
The ‘Label Bateau Bleu’ programme is one of several environmental initiatives that the French marine trade association (FIN) is spearheading before the onset of tougher regulations.
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Sail TV arrives on SKY
It will provide 10 hours of sailing, powerboat and marine lifestyle programming throughout the week
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UK private equity firm buys into ISA
Yachting Investors Group (YIG) has acquired 80% of the shares in International Shipyard Ancona
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