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BUSINESS REPORT | SPAIN: Astondoa rescues faeton from insolvency
One of the earliest indications that the economic downturn in Spain was having an impact on some of the major players within the Spanish leisure marine sector was the shock announcement earlier this year that Faeton, one of the country’s leading motoryacht producers with an annual turnover of around 119m, ...
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BUSINESS REPORT | SPAIN: Marine equipment companies a-z
With their strong dependence on OEM business in their home market, Spanish marine equipment companies have seen their businesses suffer from the recent decline in the fortunes of their compatriot boatbuilders. Some have been able to compensate with aftermarket sales which have so far remained firmer; others have developed their ...
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BUSINESS REPORT | SPAIN: Boating downturn reigns in Spain
As fears of a recession loom, the majority of Spanish shipyards are struggling to adjust to a new environment — by shedding jobs and significantly scaling back on production
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New owners for Elvstrom Sails
Former CEO leads acquisition by private investors of Europe's largest sail maker
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: High flying Dutchmen
One of the most important markets for Dutch superyachts may have taken a serious hit from the credit crunch, but big boats are still booming in the Netherlands
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Brokers
‘Back to reality’ is how Dutch brokers are describing 2008. For most this has meant a drop in the number of units leaving showrooms. “We don’t have the sales of three years ago,” says John Stalman, director of Bavaria sailboat dealer Van den Bosch Yachting in Almere. “But we can’t ...
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Equipment suppliers
Mixed fortunes characterise the Dutch marine equipment industry in the last quarter of 2008. The sector is, however, well-established enough to be accustomed to the highs and lows of the markets, and many companies have sufficiently diverse interests to weather even the storm.Beschier Kik, managing director of 45-year-old Dutch engine ...
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Eye of the storm
Exports are key to the Dutch marine industry. With little opportunity for growth on home turf, how will the Netherlands cope as financial turbulence hits markets around the world?
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BUSINESS REPORT | Sweden: Seldén Mast
The mast manufacturer is gearing up to add deck hardware to its product portfolio
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BUSINESS REPORT | Sweden: Nimbus Group
The boatbuilder is getting its house in order as it prepares to float on the stock market
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BUSINESS REPORT | Sweden: Sweboat - Growing boating and the brand
The federation wants to attract new blood in to boating and to raise environmental awareness among the industry and boaters
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Business report: Sweden
With boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers enjoying a decade’s unprecedented growth, Sweden’s marine market is bracing itself for tougher times ahead as the credit crunch bites and Swedish families begin to think twice about spending.
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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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