All Marine Market Reports articles – Page 2
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Deck hardware
Back to the future as manufacturers get to grips with the new normal
Sweden’s equipment manufacturers are adapting to the new normal; we take a look at the latest developments at the key players and gauge the outlook for the year ahead
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Article
Boatbuilders look to exports to maintain momentum
Despite more challenging conditions at home, a low krona and international outlook is helping Sweden’s bigger boatbuilders carry growth momentum through to 2024
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Sweden
Falling krona gives shot in arm to boost slowing market
The Covid-market bounce and a weakening Swedish krona has given the industry a boost but the major players are braced for a much tougher year ahead
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Sweden
Insight | Dometic: An appetite for innovation
The applicance specialist and its two-pronged approach to growth through acquisition and innovation
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Decking
The latest in deck coverings
With teak supply from Myanmar effectively banned and many boat buiders seeking sustainable alternatives, METSTRADE had plenty of variations on the theme. There were also some new ideas on proven composites
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Decking
Form and function
For two US decking manufacturers, the best OEM design influences come from what’s hot in the aftermarket
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Deck hardware
Mechanical equipment: The floodgates open on innovation
After two or three years of relative quiet, a more competitive boat market is driving a surge of innovation among manufacturers of mechanical equipment
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Onboard entertainment
Entertainment systems: Technology driving consumer interest
Technology has driven manifest changes in the marine audio sector, with both equipment suppliers and boatbuilders alike leveraging gains for greater customer satisfaction
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Galley equipment
New recipes mix size and compatibility
Energy management has become key for galley equipment manufacturers in an increasingly electrified onboard environment
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Lighting
Putting the spotlight on the small boat sector
A focus on lighting packages for smaller, high volume production boats is bringing superyacht distinction to the masses
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USA
Connectivity: Making the benefits clear
Connectivity has become a buzzword in boatbuilding, with equipment manufacturers working overtime to give end-users the information they demand
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USA
An avalanche of ingenuity from US equipment manufacturers
A return to a more normalised boat market has driven innovation in the equipment sector, as boatbuilders increasingly look for means to differentiate in a more competitive market
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USA
Seating: It’s all about creature comforts
Automotive-inspired features like seat cushion and backrest heating and cooling, along with suspension systems to soften the ride, provide an opportunity for differentiation in a competitive market
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Marine Electronics
Helm equipment: Integration and sophistication
Onboard equipment manufacturers appeal to boatbuilders with new designs and new technology to support a more cohesive feel at the helm
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USA
Insight | Face time with David Foulkes
Brunswick’s CEO shares candid thoughts about vertical and horizontal integration, opportunities for Navico and the realities of cybersecurity in 2023
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Electrification
Electric boating on a roll, but significant hurdles remain for boatbuilding sector
While exact figures are unavailable, an estimated 30,000 electric vessels are already present on Dutch waters – and the mood these days is jubilant
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Spain
Confidence holds as big boat sector proves resilient
While Spanish boat registrations have increased year-on-year in the first eight months of 2023, many local dealers say the looming economic downturn in Europe could lower the demand for smaller craft. However, demand for mid- and large-sized boats is likely to remain strong.
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Spain
Despite market cooling, Spanish industry remains optimistic for 2024
With the market returning to pre-Covid levels, Spain’s legion of niche builders are still managing to carve out sales
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Netherlands
Superyacht builders collaborating for the greater good
Dutch superyacht sector targets fast tightening deadlines to deliver genuinely green vessels
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Spain
New models, new ranges as boatbuilders adapt
Market demand may be heading southward, but Spain’s boatbuilders are optimistic they have the portfolios to carry them through leaner times