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Aine Denari | CTO, EVP | Brunswick Corp
Named Brunswick Corp chief technology officer and executive vice president in August while assuming further new responsibilities as president of its Navico Group business unit, Aine Denari is expected to lead the next phase of evolution for Brunswick’s technology business.
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Building on the ultimate platform
Fresh from the success of a record-breaking Metstrade, IBI sat down with Niels Klarenbeek, Director of Metstrade, and Patricia Becker, Exhibition Manager, to discuss the event’s highlights, challenges, and future plans
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HanseYachts' CEO Hanjo Runde on driving efficiencies and adapting to new market dynamics
Hanjo Runde talks to IBI about driving efficiencies to hit double-digit margins and how the boatbuilder is adapting to new market dynamics.
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Magnus Rassy | CEO | Hallberg-Rassy
Located on Sweden’s west coast, an hour north of Gothenburg, HallbergRassy is one of the sailing world’s most recognised and respected brands.
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Sir Ben Ainslie and the flight path to success
What makes Sir Ben Ainslie and the AC challenger Ineos Britannia team tick? I found out on a visit to the team base in Barcelona
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Navico’s Tara Norton on the business case for sustainability
As more marine companies commit to sustainability targets and the annual reports which will hold them accountable, they are also creating new C-level executive positions to drive and monitor the necessary business-wide transformations. IBI speaks to recent industry newcomer, Tara Norton, to discuss the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing ...
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Navico's Tara Norton on the business case for sustainability
As more marine companies commit to sustainability targets and the annual reports which will hold them accountable, they are also creating new C-level executive positions to drive and monitor the necessary business-wide transformations. IBI speaks to recent industry newcomer, Tara Norton, to discuss the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing ...
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Mercury explains new electric outboard concept
IBI’s Craig Ritchie speaks to Jim Hergert, senior category manager at Mercury Marine, about the company’s introduction of the new Avator electric outboard at the Miami boat show Video: Mercury explains new electric outboard concept
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Gtechniq enters marine finishes segment
Automotive sealant manufacturer launches marine finish protector business at Miami show
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Smartgyro looks to turbocharge US sales
Stabiliser specialist looks to strengthen supply chain and dealer network in US
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Indmar introduces jet drive for pontoons
2.3lt EcoJet said to revolutionise pontoon boat segment by allowing unprecedented interior designs
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Mission Critical Electronics | Kevin Moschetti
Kevin Moschetti, CEO of Mission Critical Electronics Since little equipment on a boat will operate without power, enabling a steady supply of clean, stable current is foundational to modern boat design and critical to the functionality of onboard equipment. As the head of a company that drives ...
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In conversation with: Luca Bassani
When it comes to colour, the boat industry had for many years appeared to have taken a leaf out of Henry Ford’s design notebook – prospective owners of a Model T Ford could have it in any colour ”as a long as it was black.” Generations of boaters would ...
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Wells Fargo Marine Group | Chad Lyon
Named commercial leader for Wells Fargo Distribution Finance Marine and RV group in May, Chad Lyon takes the reigns as head of the US bank’s significant leisure boating business following the retirement of Bruce Van Wagoner in April. IBI’s Craig Ritchie speaks with Lyon, coming into the leisure boat industry ...
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Lippert Components | Brian Hall on supply chain costs
With annual sales approaching $3 billion, LCI Industries supplies highly engineered components to OEMs of RVs, boats and other segments, along with their related aftermarkets, and knows a thing or two about material costs. In 2020, steel and aluminium made up more than 50% of the company’s raw material ...
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DLL Finance | Maarten Endel on boat finance
A subsidiary of Rabobank Group, DLL enters the leisure marine sector with launch of worldwide delear finance programs, leveraging its finance know-how and infrastructure to take market share in the boat business – a potential win-win for the industry
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Propspeed | Chris Baird
With a product representing a win-win for OEMs, service yards, their boat owners and the environment, Propspeed is on a mission to quadruple turnover within five years. IBI talks to CEO Chris Baird and the team driving the rapid expansion.
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IBI Interview with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President & CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of topics ...
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IBI speaks with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker
IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President & CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of topics including the remarkable demand that is expanding boating’s ranks, ...
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IBI Interview with Oyster’s Richard Hadida (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Richard Hadida, Owner and CEO of Oyster Yachts about the company’s direction since he came onboard and the outlook for demand and new products over the near term. In this excerpt, Hadida shares his thoughts on coming ...