All Industry Sectors articles – Page 4
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Poland
Accessory manufacturers bet on bigger boats
With orders for smaller boats drying up, Poland’s equipment manufacturers have been tailoring portfolios to the more resilient bigger boat market
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Poland
Builders bet on foreign markets amid downturn
New models, new markets, new innovations, as Poland’s builders look to carve out opportunity as traditonal markets contract
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Poland
Industry hopes for market rebound
Motorboat production saw a sharp fall in 2024, forcing many builders to pivot to larger boat production and hunt down new export potential in the Middle and Far East
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Poland
Poland boat production and export data - 2024 estimates
Industry predicting up to 30% drop in output for 2024
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Germany
German equipment: Wait and see as Trump threatens hammer blow
Trying to make sense of new punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration has manufacturers in limbo, with supply chains once again coming under the spotlight
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Germany
HanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
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Germany
Eyes wide open
Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead
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Marine Electronics
Boat Lifts - Raising profits
New commercial boat lifts designed with marinas in mind are positioned to offer facility operators a competitive edge and higher margins
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Middle East
A boatbuilder’s journey - Gulf Craft's Mohammed Al Shaali
Gulf Craft chairman, Mohammed Al Shaali, reflects on 40-plus years in the industry, development of the Middle East market, and the boatbuilder’s future plans
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Netherlands
Boat Builder Awards 2025 – New look, new venue
Fresh, dynamic experience for 2025 Awards ceremony
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Netherlands
Metstrade 2025 unveils new identity and expanded venue
World’s largest marine B2B platform undergoes comprehensive transformation with expanded floorplan and networking opportunities, new US stage, and new-look Boat Builder Awards
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Green Technologies
ICOMIA Asia tour reinforces importance of industry collaboration
Joined up thinking needed if industry to realise its full potential in region
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News
Value boat segment still soft – Brunswick
US boatbuilder ponders steps to reduce exposure in slow selling value category, including model reductions
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News
US marina heads to auction
Philadelphia-area marina with expansion potential to be sold next week
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News
US multi-location dealership acquired by employees
Viage Group creates employee stock ownership program as founders step back from business
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Thrusters & Steering
Watersport : Making a splash
As boats grow larger and heavier, engine manufacturers respond with new product to provide premium watersports capability with a surprising range of vessels
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Electrification
Extra US$30 million for Nybolt’s ultrafast charging tech
UK-based Nybolt specialises in ultrafast charging for heavyduty electric transport, and fresh investment will help develop the technology and aid market expansion
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Green Technologies
Deep sea minerals could meet global demand for critical metals
The subject of the potential benefits and environmental impact of deep-sea mineral extraction will be up for discussion at the Nor-Shipping 2025 conference
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Hydrogen
Cheaper green hydrogen for Australia
Construction is underway on a new green hydrogen project is South Australia which will use sunlight rather than grid electricity to make the sector more competitive.
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Battery Technologies
Fast charging battery material made from paper byproducts
Allotrope Energy has developed a new battery material made from lignin, a plant based organic polymer, and which is now being used in fast-charging lithium-carbon cells.