All articles by Lars-Åke Redéen – Page 8
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NewsFlourishing season for Swedish boating industry
Some Swedish companies have reported their best season ever After a very “different” boating season, members of Sweboat, the Swedish marine industries federation, have reported a very good and flourishing summer for the boating industry. “Our latest survey, which mostly focused on the summer months, shows that ...
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NewsFlipper enters international market with new flagship
Kuopio, Finland-based Bella Veneet Oy is bringing a new Flipper boat to the market, marking a new era for the more than 50-year-old Flipper brand.
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NewsAskeladden appoints new general agent for Sweden
Norwegian boatbuilder Askeladden has chosen KGK Motor AB to serve as its general agent for Sweden.
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NewsNorwegian Evinrude distributor reorganises
The Nordkapp 905 Gran Coupe with Evinrude engines After losing the distribution of approximately 3,000 Evinrude outboard engines on the Norwegian and Swedish market each year, distributor Frydenbo is to reorganise its business. “We have already done some reorganisation and more will come,” Frydenbo CEO Hans Petter ...
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NewsHallberg-Rassy to host Open Yard with restrictions
The Swedish sailboat show will be held next month in Ellös
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NewsNew on-water boat show planned for Sweden
Gothenburg on Sweden’s west coast is to get its first floating boat show for many years.
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NewsFinnish ‘boat test’ event deemed a success
For the second year in a row, Finnboat, the Finnish marine industries association, held a ‘boat test’ event for interested customers in Lauttasaari from June 5-6.
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NewsSwedish floating boat shows cancelled
Two major on-water boat shows in Sweden – the Marstrand Boat Show and Allt på Sjön in Gustavsberg – have been cancelled due to Covid-19. The show in Marstrand on Sweden’s west coast and in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm on the east coast were planned for the end of August.
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NewsNew proposal for eco-labelling of recreational marinas
The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has investigated how an eco-labelling system can be used to reduce the environmental impact of recreational marinas. In a report, a new proposal is presented on what eco-labelling might look like, taking into account both the scope and harmfulness of various activities. “This is ...
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NewsNimbus completes acquisition of Swedish boatbuilder
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats has completed the acquisition of aluminium boat producer Alukin Boats Sweden AB. Alukin, located north of Stockholm, is now a full member of the Nimbus family.
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NewsStrong demand for marine equipment in Sweden, Norway
Byggplast/Sea Sea CEO Joakim Berner says the aftermarket is thriving The start of the boating season has been very good for companies selling boat equipment – especially in Sweden and Norway, where wholesaler Byggplast and retailers SeaSea, Hjertmans and Maritim (with more than 50 shops in both ...
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NewsNimbus Boats lays off workers
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats, headquartered in Gothenburg, has announced that 60 of the company’s 110 boatbuilders at the factory in Lugnås will have to leave their jobs. This is due to lower sales of new boats since the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsStockholm show ends early
The Stockholm International Boat Show, which opened on Saturday, is to close early because of the coronavirus. The show organisers are following the advice of the Swedish government and will end the show tonight. It will not reopen. The Stockholm show attracted some 78,497 visitors last year. This year there ...
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NewsStrong Russian turnout for Stockholm show
Nine Russian boatbuilders will be exhibiting at this year’s event
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NewsStrong demand and positive figures at Gothenburg show
Mid-sized, outboard-powered boats from 5m-7m were particularly popular
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NewsStrong demand for ‘luxury’ boats at Gothenburg show
The Swedish pleasure boat market is still on a high level and the demand for more luxurious boats is obvious at this year’s Gothenburg International Boat Show.
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NewsNorwegian boat sales back on track
After a downturn, the Norwegian boat market is back on a high level again. According to Batliv.no, sales have grown steadily since 2013 when the market hit a low of NOK 1.7bn (€170m) in sales.
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NewsSweden’s Hjertman Group continues growth curve
Quick delivery, rather than E-commerce, the major challenge for distributor
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NewsNew X-Yachts owner increases shareholding
After acquiring a 51% stake in X-Yachts through his holding company Consolidated Holding A/S, entrepreneur and businessman Ib Kunøe has bought the remaining shares in the Danish sailing yacht producer.
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NewsAnytec Boats appoints CEO
Thomas Jansson has been appointed CEO of Sweden’s Anytec Boats, which includes the Anytec and Ockelbo brands.
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