Latest News from Sweden – Page 19
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NewsStockholm show sees fewer visitors, but strong sales of large boats
The 2019 Stockholm International Boat Show reported a drop in visitor numbers for the second year in a row. Just over 68,100 people (78,490 in 2018) attended the nine-day show, which closed on Sunday.
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NewsIEC Telecom boosts involvement in Scandi yacht-racing
Global satellite communications firm IEC Telecom has strengthened its ties with the Scandinavian yacht-racing sector through a new collaboration deal with Sports-Partner AS, organiser of the Skagen Race.
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NewsIBI expands presence in Scandinavia with key appointment
IBI is expanding its representation in Scandinavia following the appointment of Henrik Salén, who joins as the team sales representative for Sweden and Norway.
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NewsDometic Group posts record 2018
Dometic Group reported record sales and earnings for its 2018 year-end and fourth quarter results. The marine segment is playing a bigger part in the Swedish equipment company’s success.
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NewsSolid sales at Gothenburg show
Exhibitors at the 60th Gothenburg Boat Show, which closed on Sunday after a 10-day run, have reported strong sales. In total, around 56,792 people visited the Swedish show (56,892 in 2018), which is seen as a barometer of the Nordic boat market.
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NewsSwedish builder teams up with Vripack
Swedish boat manufacturer Anytec has launched a new outboard model in collaboration with Dutch design firm Vripack.
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NewsFlexiteek to acquire UK decking and marine fendering supplier
Flexiteek International, the Swedish producer of synthetic teak decking and 2G technology, has acquired UK-based Wilks for an undisclosed sum.
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Zipwake appoints SA dealer
Sweden’s Zipwake has teamed up with Seascape Marine Services in South Africa – a leading supplier of marine products and services representing brands such as Yanmar Marine, Hamilton Jet, Kohler Marine, D torque, Eliche Radice and Cox diesel outboards.
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UK marine firms in recent takeover deals
Two specialist UK marine firms – the Martek Group and Marindus Group Ltd (MGL) – have been taken over recently by UK and Swedish companies respectively.
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Three companies team up to build Nordic group for boat equipment
After working together under the same ownership since July 2017, Sweden’s Hjertmans and Norway’s NMS (Maritim) have joined forces with Sweden’s Byggplast (SeaSea). The goal is to conduct an even wider Nordic consolidation focusing on profitability.
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NewsMia Vikner joins Marine Jet Power
Sweden-based propulsion systems manufacturer Marine Jet Power has named Mia Vikner as its new chief operating officer. Vikner assumes responsibility for operational efficiencies as well as process implementation to drive the continued growth of the company, which manufactures waterjet propulsion systems for performance yachts and commercial vessels.
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Dometic Group acquires outdoor aftermarket specialist
The Swedish equipment provider is looking to leverage and expand Kampa’s aftermarket offering across Europe
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NewsNimbus to acquire Brunswick’s joint venture interest in Bella Boats
Brunswick Corp today announced that Sweden-based Nimbus Boats is to acquire its joint venture interest in Finland’s Bella Boats. Terms of the deal are unknown, but the acquisition is expected to close before the end of the year. It will provide Nimbus with ownership of all Bella brands, including Bella, ...
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NewsRutgerson in Elvstrøm supply deal
Swedish sail hardware manufacturer Rutgerson has signed a three-year supply contract with Elvstrøm Sails, one of the world’s largest sail-makers.
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NewsSubsidies for Swedish boat scrapping scheme
Swedish boat owners can scrap their old boats for free this year
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NewsChanges to Volvo Penta Executive Group
Peter Granqvist takes role as senior VP for product development, planning and purchasing
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Headline Financials: Hallberg Rassy
IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for Sweden's sailboat builder Hallberg-Rassy. Dating back to 1943, the company has delivered more than 9,400 boats during its 70 year history and today is owned and managed by the Rassy family.For the financial year ending August 2013, Hallberg-Rassy reported consolidated ...
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