Ukraine war pushes EU growth down, inflation up
Ecomonic growth of just 2.7% expected for Europe in 2022
Industry Insights
Insider | Dometic Group's Juan Vargues
The appointment of Juan Vargues as president and CEO of Dometic Group in 2018 represented more than just a change in leadership for the Sweden-based equipment and accessories supplier. It also signalled a significant change in the way the company does business.
LALIZAS | Stavros Lalizas, Founder & CEO
The Greek manufacturer and distributor has come a long way since its foundation 40 years ago. Its founder reveals future plans for the Group that now comprises six leading brands and a global manufacturing footprint.
Sleipner | Marius Torjusen
Thruster specialist Sleipner is arguably Norway’s most recognised leisure marine equipment brand. IBI caught up with the Marius Torjusen, Sleipner Group Chief Commercial Officer, to learn about current challenges and the market outlook
Sustainable Design |
In conversation with Amedeo Migali
The managing director of Micad, an engineering company specialising in the leisure marine sector and having worked with the likes of Azimut Yachts, Beneteau, Blue Game and Silent Yachts, talks to IBI about ecological design, and why true sustainability starts on the drawing board – and must factor in future ...
Volvo Penta launches
first of its kind
hybrid-electric vessel
Volvo Penta, Marell Boats, and Arctic tourism operator Hurtigruten Svalbard have launched a new ground-breaking Volvo Penta-powered hybrid-electric vessel, the technology for which could make big waves in the leisure sector
Featured Content
Simrad launches the new, next-gen electronics display
Opting for a global launch using a virtual platform, Norwegian-based Simrad has unveiled its next generation of navigation electronics with the all-new, ultra user-friendly Simrad NSX, a range of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) available in 7in, 9in and 12in touch-screen versions. IBI reports on the launch presentation.
IBI review: the year industry M&A activity hit $10 billion in value
2021 was a remarkable year for the boating industry in many ways – including the realm of mergers and acquisitions – where IBI reported on more than 150 global transactions last year with a total deal value in the neighbourhood of some $10 billion and return of private equity ...
Freedom Boat Club buys largest US franchise
Acquisition includes the right to expand and build new club locations in the territory
UK-based marine insurance broker sold in £500m deal
Tysers is said to be the oldest broker on the Lloyd’s of London insurance market
Patrick Industries acquires wakeboard tower manufacturer
Financial terms were not disclosed
Pensacola Shipyard sold
The full-service marina and boatyard is part of the West Florida boating community
Sea-Fire distributor sold
Fire Ranger represents the company’s fire detection products in South Florida
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina
US owner of best-in-class marinas adds new location to expanding portfolio
