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AkzoNobel takes its ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge to China
AkzoNobel has announced its next regional ‘Paint the Future’ startup challenge will take place in China.
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With Covid-19 curbing travel and leisure, boating industry hails good times
The global boating sector ends a roller coaster year. Business tanked in the spring, then recovered as Covid-19 lockdowns and travel curbs nudged consumers into buying boats in large numbers. The 2020 virtual METSTRADE opened with industry leaders giving an upbeat report on their sector’s 2020 performance. “In ...
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Boat Monster takes delivery of first Invincible to land in Australia
The Sydney-based former Wallrock Marine is using its appointment as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Invincible Boats to officially launch its rebranding as Boat Monster, and will introduce both at a press conference scheduled for the Royal Motor Yacht Club on 21 December.
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METSTRADE Connect: First-time buyers driving demand for comfort amenities, but OEMs must find ways to hold the line on costs
Onboard Comfort Tech Talk explores ways of meeting the changing expectations of new boat buyers
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Jobs lost as luxury yacht interior designer folds
Almost 40 people at the UK office of Struik & Hamerslag have lost their jobs, according to an Eastern Daily Press report. Based at Fakenham in Norfolk, the interior designer for luxury yachts and private planes owed creditors £2.67m/$3.5m, according to its latest company accounts (for the year ended December ...
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BSI gets new representative in France
Chloé Le Roux is the new representative in France of the brands of the Scandinavian BSI Group, stepping in after the end of the deal with Gréement Import.
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Oyster introduces new 50ft yacht
The UK’s Oyster Yachts has introduced its latest model, the Oyster 495.
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Industry innovation on tap | METSTRADE Connect TechTalks
Tomorrow: Don’t miss IBI editor Ed Slack, moderating three panel discussions on some of today’s hottest areas for innovation in boatbuilding and design: Onboard Comfort, Innovative Design of Space, and Onboard Connectivity; starting at 12:30pm CET on Thurs, 10 Dec, during METSTRADE Connect
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Wells Fargo: US small business owners cautiously optimistic
US bank survey of small business owners highlights expectations for economic recovery in 2021
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Falcon Yachts announces sale of new 40m vessel
Following its re-entry to the market earlier this year, Italy’s Falcon Yachts has announced the sale of a new 40m vessel from its latest ‘Legacy’ line.
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New marine consultancy forms in UK
A new company has formed in the UK to provide “proven commercial processes” for marine business expansion and bottom-line improvement.
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YARE 2020 Digital attracts strong crowd
The 10th YARE (Yacht Refit and Aftersales Experience) was held digitally for the first time last month, attracting over 2,000 participants, 102 speakers, 19 events and over 13 hours of live streaming for a total of 115,126 minutes of connection.
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New marina investment for Greek island of Kea
Dolphin Capital Partners is investing €150m in the project
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Veethree launches VeeConnect digital switching system
Veethree Technologies, the US-based manufacturer of digital displays, gauges, sensors and senders, today launched its new VeeConnect digital switching system into the European marine market.
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Smuggler Marine reports increased demand for amphibious range
Smuggler’s 700CC is proving popular in New Zealand Smuggler Marine has confirmed the sale and delivery of five more Strata amphibious models to New Zealand buyers. The Smuggler Strata amphibious models are said to be growing in popularity with Kiwi boaties, with two 700 centre console models ...
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Connectivity on Board: IBI TechTalk at METSTRADE Connect
Tune in for IBI’s ‘TechTalk’ panel discussion on how boatbuilders are responding to consumer demand for sophisticated Connectivity onboard, online this Thursday at 2:30pm CET
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Brunswick CEO: Pandemic boat sale surge to carry into 2021
The Covid-related sales spike realised by the US recreational marine industry this year should carry into 2021, according to Brunswick Corp CEO David Foulkes. CEO David Foulkes speaking on CNBC Closing Bell “We have incredible momentum in the industry now. We’ve attracted in a new demographic,” Foulkes ...
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Global Marine Business Advisors appoints Swedish representative
Bjorn Ingemanson has joined Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) as its Swedish representative.
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Toyota establishes new European Fuel Cell Business Group to stimulate growth in hydrogen tech
To maximise the opportunities for hydrogen in Europe, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has established a Fuel Cell Business Group to oversee its hydrogen activities across the region. Based in Brussels, the unit will strengthen the business case for hydrogen and support its introduction into mobility and other fields, making it ...
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Lynx Yachts, U-Boat Worx sign collaboration deal
U-Boat Worx says it will deliver private subs for use on the 20m-40m support craft of Lynx Yachts under a new collaboration deal between the two Dutch companies