All Finland articles – Page 8
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NewsFinnish boaters set to enjoy fewer restrictions
Jarkko Pajusalo of the Finnish marine industry association shares positive news on post-Covid restrictions
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NewsFinnish ‘boat test’ event deemed a success
For the second year in a row, Finnboat, the Finnish marine industries association, held a ‘boat test’ event for interested customers in Lauttasaari from June 5-6.
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Report
Market Overview | Finland
Off the back of one of the most positive Helsinki boat shows in years, Finland’s marine industry had been looking forward to a buoyant 2020. Now it waits anxiously to see what tomorrow brings
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NewsWartsila to restructure marine business ‘to accelerate strategy execution’
A new corporate three-part structure is to be introduced for the marine business of Finnish high-tech systems company Wärtsilä, from July 1, 2020. The company is a major supplier of various systems and equipment to the global yacht market and in a statement the reorganisation was stated to be aimed ...
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NewsOceanvolt appoints new CEO
Oceanvolt, a Finnish supplier of hybrid electric power and propulsion systems, has named Tommi Lassila as its new CEO. Lassila assumed responsibilities on March 9 and succeeds Markus Mustelin, who has been managing Oceanvolt for the past three years.
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NewsNauticus appoints Smart Tabs distributor for Finland
US-based Nauticus Inc, manufacturer of the ‘Smart Tabs’ automatic trim tab system, has expanded its presence in Finland
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NewsStrong turnout for 2020 Helsinki show
This year’s Helsinki International Boat Show (Vene 20 Båt) saw an 8.7% increase in visitor attendance compared to last year’s edition – the largest growth percentage in the 18-year history of the show. Almost 70,900 people visited the event, which ran from February 7-16 at Messukeskus Helsinki, Finland.
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InterviewJan-Erik Viitala | Axopar
Finnish brand Axopar is revolutionising the boat business by adopting a ‘platform’ approach to model development. Debuting five new models at Düsseldorf in January, the builder has sold over 2,200 boats to date in more than 70 countries with another 500-plus on order. Its co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala talks to the ...
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NewsFinnboat reports thriving export market
Finnboat, the Finnish marine industries association, has announced that its member companies generated nearly €600m in sales last year – a 10% increase over the previous 12-month period. Employment improved and exports are growing strongly.
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NewsMichigan Marine Propulsion names new distributor in Finland
Duell to handle both Outboard and Sterndrive propeller ranges
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NewsFinnboat names new chairman
Finnboat, the Finish marine industries federation, has elected Kim Koskinen, country manager of Vetus Oy, as its new chairman of the board.
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NewsFendequip appoints Finnish distributor
UK-based mooring specialist Fendequip has appointed Finland’s leading equipment wholesaler, Oy Maritim Ab, as a distributor of its fenderCovers and other mooring-related products. The deal was announced at last week’s METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam.
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NewsAxopar looks to major expansion over next two years
Launch of new Axopar 37 at Boot Düsseldorf to play a key role
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NewsHelsinki Boat-Afloat attracts strong crowd
The 2019 Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show closed on Sunday with attendance up 7% compared to the previous year. New boat registrations in Finland are said to be on an upward trend, and the number of exhibitors at the event also reflected this: there were more than 155 exhibitors present with over ...
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NewsBuster launches updates of its most popular models
Europe’s largest aluminium boat manufacturer announces overhaul of two of its best sellers
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NewsSmall motorboats driving boat sales in Finland
New boat registrations saw a sigificant boost in the first half of the year, helped by warm, early Spring weather
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NewsNew Baltic CEO
Finland’s Baltic Yachts has appointed Anders Kurtén as its new CEO. Kurtén will take on his new role in September.
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NewsElectric motor manufacturer launches crowdfunding campaign
Finnish electric motor manufacturer Oceanvolt is launching a crowdfunding campaign in which participants receive equity through the online investor platform Invesdor. The company is looking to raise €0.6m-€2M in exchange for equity between 8.45% and 23.52%.
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NewsFinnboat hosts first-ever ‘boat test’ event
A group of boating industry players in Finland recent held a large-scale ‘boat test’ event for the first time, bringing together a wide range of boat models and related services, along with current or prospective boaters eager to take the helm.
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NewsNautor’s Swan opens new Boatbuilding Technology Center
Nautor’s Swan has opened the doors to its new Boatbuilding Technology Center (BTC) in Pietarsaari, Finland – a major expansion project that started in 2017 with a €10.5m investment on refurbishing its existing building and the implementation of new production facilities totalling 9,935sq m.
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