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NewsHighfield expands beyond aluminium tenders with fibreglass ADV line
CEO Paul Blanc outlines the Chinese-French RIB manufacturer’s growth strategy
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Green TechnologiesGroup Beneteau co-develops sustainable closed-loop process
Several leading glass fibre manufacturers and composite specialists have formed a partnership to create a system to use recycled raw materials in boat building
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NewsBeneteau reports strong Q1 growth amid Middle East conflict concerns
CEO Bruno Thivoyon warns that full-year targets depend on geopolitical stability returning by mid-2026 as order intake has slowed markedly since the conflict began
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ElectrificationE-Lektra to bring electric propulsion to leading sailboat producers
To accelerate and standardise electric propulsion in sailboats, two leading producers have set up a 50/50 partnership covering 60% of the global market
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NewsAquila drives growth with new products, factory investment
The catamaran builder is planning a new 40,000m² sail assembly line at its Chinese yard
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NewsWindy Scandinavia selects French representative
Partnership strengthens sales presence along France’s Mediterranean coast
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryInboard Electric Drives: Lighter materials, faster processes, and better recycling
A tour of the JEC World composites show in March suggested a big move towards more circular manufacturing, mainly by reducing waste, using more bio-based resins and developing fully automated processes
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NewsInternational Multihull Show boasts record fleet and expanded global reach
Despite a small drop in attendance, IMS 2026 saw a number of boats sold
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NewsVeya Yachts unveils three-model range, with first boat to debut at Cannes
Seven orders for the Veya 53, the inaugural model from the Fountaine Pajot-Couach joint venture, have already been placed
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NewsLagoon focusing increasingly on premium luxury market
Models over 60ft account for 50% of sales
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NewsHunyvers reports strong mid-year growth as nautical division accelerates expansion
The company maintains a strong outlook for the forthcoming high season
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NewsGrand Large Yachting on growth path with new models, expanded production
The French builder highlighted key developments across its six brands at IMS 2026, including the debut of the Outremer 48
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NewsMultihull of the Year Awards 2026 - winners revealed
Public votes decide winners across six categories
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NewsBeneteau, Fountaine Pajot form E-Lektra Marine joint venture
New 50/50 alliance spans seven brands to develop a shared standard for electric propulsion and onboard energy systems
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NewsCatana Group advances €130m five-year investment plan
Deputy CEO Boris Compagnon discusses the company’s strategic direction with IBI at the International Multihull Show in France
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Green TechnologiesComposites: The process and cost of manufacturing too much waste
While the marine industry promotes greener materials and propulsion, the manufacturing process itself remains largely overlooked. From single-use infusion consumables to non-recyclable thermoset waste, production generates significant material losses, costs and carbon emissions that are rarely accounted for
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NewsNautitech 41 Type S catamaran enters production
French builder prepares new model, revamps distribution network
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NewsCatana reports Q1 drop in new-boat sales, offset by services growth
The French catamaran builder recorded a 20% year-on-year fall in first-quarter revenue for 2025/26, driven by weaker demand in the new boat segment
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NewsWinners of the AFBE 2025-2026 Awards for electric boating revealed
The French Electric Boat Association announced the winners of its prestigious awards at Nice Boating Tomorrow in France
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