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Marco Valle | CEO, Azimut | Benetti Group
BIOGRAPHY 48 years old, from Trieste in northeastern Italy, Marco Valle joined Azimut | Benetti in 1996, in the sales department of Azimut Yachts. Marco went on to become Commercial Director Worldwide with Azimut Yachts, a post he held until 2016. Marco was named the new ...
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Italian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
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Sailboats: New models and series launches brings fresh impetus to market
Italian builders maintain a strong presence in the global sailboat sector; a spate of recent launches and innovations is helping consolidate its leading posiition
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RIBs and small boats: Demand holding up at luxury end
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
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Italian builders expect further growth in a normalising market
2024 saw increasing pressure on the middle market of boats in the sub-24m sector, particularly those around 15m. Below 10m the market remains in a holding pattern, though expectations for the year ahead have improved
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Small-boat sales down, but boats over 12m holding steady
Despite weakness in small-boat sales, the Italian boating sector is looking towards another decent year, while also waiting for some clarity about where the market might go after the major boat shows in the autumn.
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Insight | CMC Marine - Platforms for growth
A three-pillar, €10m growth strategy has the Italian stabilisation specialists on a roll
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Forward momentum but headwinds escalate
Buoyed by a resilient big boat sector, Italy’s industry continues its upward trajectory but complex picture emerging for year ahead
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Full order books for now, but builders of smaller boats under pressure
Boatbuilding sector continues aggressive launch programme as we report on what we can expect from key players this year
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RIB and dayboat builders hit premium throttle
Despite slowdown in the small boat sector, Italy’s top-end RIB and dayboat builders continue to outperform market
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Sustainability and comfort give sailing the edge
Key builders launch a spate of new models with eco accent on luxury and performance
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Tale of two markets for manufacturers
Innovation, diversification and global expansion prove vital for equipment manufacturers amid market uncertainty
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RINA joins Superyacht Eco Association’s SEA Index initiative to drive sustainability
RINA, the Italian classification and certification society and a leading player in services to the global yacht market, has become a corporate member of the Superyacht Eco Association SEA Index initiative. The consumer-oriented, non-profit organisation advocates more transparency and energy-efficiency from the superyacht industry.
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RINA joins Superyacht Eco Association’s SEA Index initiative to drive sustainability
RINA, the Italian classification and certification society and a leading player in services to the global yacht market, has become a corporate member of the Superyacht Eco Association SEA Index initiative.
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When a boat is a car is a plane – meet the Futur-E foiler
One of the talking points from the Cannes show was undoubtedly the Futur E foiler built by Centrostile design from Mordano in northern Italy.
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Expo Alert – power to the people
The biggest names in the electrical sector will convene on Italy next week
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Second World Yachting Sustainability Forum announced for Genoa show
Key stakeholders gather to debate best roadmap to harness full potential of electric and alternative fuels
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Premium end continues to buck trend as industry looks to hit record €7bn turnover
Latest data reveals meteoric growth of superyacht business, but also the success of country’s RIB and top end sailing yacht sectors.
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ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress: Industry converges to tackle key issues
More than 70 industry assocation delegates and boat show organisers came together recently in Italy for the annual ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress; Venue announced for 2024 event
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Amping up control
Greater electrification of steering and thruster systems offers faster reaction times and more integrated control but hydraulics remain popular, especially for multiple-outboard installations