All Industry Sectors articles – Page 4
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Boatbuilding Materials & MachineryFaster machines and going green
This year’s JEC Composites expo in Paris saw over 1,300 international exhibitors gather to promote the latest advances in composites and CNC machinery. A popular theme was sustainability and responsible recycling
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ElectrificationSpace-saving inboards, outdrives and pods
Greatly assisted by advances in the automotive and aeronautical sectors, marine electric inboards continue to benefit from more compact motors and better management systems
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Outboard enginesDriving higher performance
Although they deliver higher speeds, lower fuel consumption and greater overall efficiency than competing powertrains, surface drives have never achieved significant adoption in the recreational boat market. But could a revolutionary new design change that?
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Inboard enginesInboards: Mid Range - The best is yet to come
New investments in achieving greater efficiency and sustainability – bolstered by a strengthening focus on service – are driving growth among inboard and sterndrive builders serving the core of the leisure boat market
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Inboard enginesInboards: High Power - Building for today and tomorrow
New yacht engines boast increasingly futureproof design elements to stay ahead of rapidly evolving emissions regulations
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Inboard enginesStrategies and collaborations for sustained, long-term growth
New technologies, strategies and collaborations are positioning the inboard engine segment for sustained, long-term growth
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PolandAccessory 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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PolandIndustry 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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PolandPoland boat production and export data - 2024 estimates
Industry predicting up to 30% drop in output for 2024
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GermanyGerman 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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GermanyHanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
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GermanyEyes 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 ElectronicsBoat 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 EastA 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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NetherlandsBoat Builder Awards 2025 – New look, new venue
Fresh, dynamic experience for 2025 Awards ceremony
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NetherlandsMetstrade 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 TechnologiesICOMIA Asia tour reinforces importance of industry collaboration
Joined up thinking needed if industry to realise its full potential in region
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NewsValue boat segment still soft – Brunswick
US boatbuilder ponders steps to reduce exposure in slow selling value category, including model reductions
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NewsUS marina heads to auction
Philadelphia-area marina with expansion potential to be sold next week
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