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Driving business across the world’s leisure marine industry
Metstrade 2025 is bigger, smarter, and more global than ever – your essential gateway to marine innovation, market insights, and unmatched networking. In a fast-changing industry, this is where the future takes shape
- Marinas
Reimagining revenue: How floating homes are helping marinas maximise margins
As marina space becomes increasingly constrained, houseboats offer a high-yield alternative that’s already proving successful across the UK
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Ferretti Group reports solid H1 2025 results with revenue and EBITDA growth amid market volatility
Ferretti S.p.A. posts €620.4 million in net revenue from new yachts (+1.5% YoY) and a 2.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to €99.1 million, with margin expansion. Strong cash generation drives €47 million improvement in net financial position, as the Group reaffirms its full-year guidance.
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Building through the downturn: How Finnmaster is turning slow times into smart growth
Despite a tough year for global boatbuilders, Finland’s Finnmaster Boats hasn’t stood still. From expanding into new markets and investing in R&D, to unveiling fresh models and embracing sustainability, the company is using the downturn as a launchpad for long-term success. COO Pia Niska and sales manager Sami Selio share ...
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From shipyard to strategy: HanseYachts plots bold course under new ownership
New majority owner Andreas Müller and CEO Hanjo Runde speak to IBI News about unleashing entrepreneurial agility, scaling in the US, and why the future of boatbuilding lies beyond the hull
- Marinas
Boat clubs are reshaping marinas — and fueling the future of boating
By attracting younger boaters, boosting midweek activity, and enabling more flexible, customer-centric experiences, they’re helping marinas modernize, diversify revenue, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
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IBI Summit: Reinventing the boat building business model - key takeaways
IBI Editor Ed Slack was joined by Azimut | Benetti CEO Marco Valle; Beneteau boat Group CEO, Gianguido Girotti; Sunreef co-founder Nicolas Lapp; and Axopar co-founder, Jan-Erik Viitala, to discuss balancing innovation, cost, and customization in the opening IBI Summit panel discussion
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IBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty
Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit
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IBI Summit: Navigating boating’s future through technology, relevance, and new audiences — A fireside chat with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes
In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the IBI Summit, Brunswick’s CEO reveals to IBI Editor Ed Slack, how the company is reimagining the boating experience—leveraging innovation, data, and strategic expansion to ensure the industry stays relevant and accessible for the next generation of boaters
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IBI Summit: Reimagining Legacy Concepts in the Boating Industry panel discussion - key takeaways
Industry leaders from Oyster, Arksen, Saxdor, and Bavaria unpack the urgent need to rethink boating – from who it’s for to how it’s delivered – offering bold, practical ideas for an experience-first, customer-centric future
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HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London
At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”
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IBI Summit: A Wake-Up Call for the Boating Industry
The IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, dropped anchor this week with one message: the boating industry must adapt—or risk drifting off course.
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Oyster Yachts files record loss but optimistic for future trading
Unwavering support foresees encouraging growth in sales and future success
- Inboard engines
Greater choice, more power; How manufacturers are extending their offering
Many electric propulsion OEMs are striving to extend the range of their products, in more ways than one. Greater choice, more power, easier recharging and longer endurance are key milestones on the route to decarbonisation
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boot Düsseldorf 2023 – in case you missed it; top 10 headlines and key launches
Over 30 press conferences in four days highlights flow of news at world’s biggest indoor show
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Concerns about health issues at forthcoming Düsseldorf show seem unwarranted
This year Messe Düsseldorf has gone out of its way to ensure the safety of exhibitors and visitors at its shows
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2022 – doors open tomorrow
IBI will be reporting the key news daily throughout the show