All Europe articles – Page 551
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SHOW REVIEW | BARCELONA: Less is more as buyers get serious
New government financial measures designed to bolster boat sales at the scaled-down show managed to inject much needed impetus into the beleagured Spanish marine market
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: A show of unity - Boat brokers rally together
Qualified Yacht & Ship Brokers Association reports signs of market recovery
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Superyacht builders
Superyachts make a significant contribution to Holland’s marine industry. According to a survey of superyacht builders carried out by SuperYachtTimes.com, the Netherlands was the world’s fourth largest exponent of yachts over 24m (79ft) in 2008, after Italy, the US and Turkey. In the same year Dutch marine federation HISWA counted ...
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Equipment suppliers & service providers
‘Diversification’ is the strategy of choice for many Dutch equipment companies looking to escape the downturn.
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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Shaken, but not deterred
The Dutch industry has been hit hard by recession, but many show resilience in the face of adversity
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Building begins on J-Class Rainbow
Construction has started on the hull of the new J-Class Rainbow at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw's Makkum yard in the Netherlands
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Princess yachts breaks into The Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250
UK boatbuilder enters top 250 mid-market private company list for first time
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Clements Marine wins Russian contract
The UK-based propulsion specialist will supply propellers and sterngear to the Russian Rivers Authority
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Bavaria to be sold again; investor losses approach €1bn
New owners will co-captain the company
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Beneteau unveils ambitious plans despite 40 per cent decline in business
The French boatbuilder intends to launch 29 new models during the 2009-10 season
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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Admiral Marina
The developers of what is being described as the country’s first five-star marina have bold plans for the site just outside Copenhagen
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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Winners & losers: Fighting the pessimistic climate
Production builder X-Yachts claims to be coping well in the downturn, but convincing customers to spend remains a challenge
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SNAPSHOT | DENMARK: Handle with care
Denmark was the first European country to enter recession in 2008, and its marine sector has undoubtedly been hit hard. However, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic going in to 2010
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New build | Round-up: Netherlands - Dutch courage
Like any other sector Holland’s superyacht industry may be susceptible to the global downturn, But the Dutch remain well positioned to see through the freeze
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Askeladden signs Suzuki engine deal
The Norwegian boatbuilder has signed a Europe-wide agreement with Suzuki for the provision of outboard engines
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BUSINESS REPORT | GERMANY: German superyacht builders
Despite producing little in terms of tonnage and units, Germany has produced more than half of the world’s biggest yachts
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BUSINESS REPORT | GERMANY: Front line: Dealers and importers
One might expect boat dealers to be finding life tough at the moment, but IBI discovers that customers, though bargaining hard, are still buying
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BUSINESS REPORT | GERMANY: Mixed fortunes
As a country with a strong manufacturing base, Germany is inevitably feeling the impact of the world economic crisis, as consumer spending grinds to a halt. But while many of its yards and their suppliers are finding times tough, others are flourishing. IBI uncovers why.
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Yard insight | Drettman, Germany: German soul
The Drettmann Group offers clients a total design and build service, specialising in fashionable interiors. Flexibility, it says, is key to success
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BUSINESS REPORT | FRANCE: French resistance
Thanks to its strong sailing culture and a society less finance-driven, Europe’s largest boating market could well fair better than most in 2009
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