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Turkey - Boatbuilders: Bigger and bolder as firms capitalise on boom years
Turkey works to further expand its already strong yacht building sector
Germany Market Report | Equipment
Innovation brings certainty to market; Germany’s equipment manufacturers are doubling down on innovation to meet rapidly evolving consumer needs
Sector Spotlight | Inboard Engines: Leveraging sustainability
With a sharpened focus on sustainability and the adoption of alternate fuels, inboard internal combustion engine builders are positioning for the future
Turkey Equipment: Cost-effective manufacture
Turkey has a long history of manufacturing high-quality products at competitive prices, and the marine industry is no exception. Lower labour costs, a young and technically skilled workforce and good geographic location has helped the sector prosper
Turkey Boat shows: More events planned
Plans are afoot that could transform Turkey’s boat show calendar
Sector Spotlight | Inboard Engines: Range extension
Many electric propulsion OEMs are striving to extend the range of their products, in more ways than one. Greater choice, more power, easier recharging and longer endurance are key milestones on the route to decarbonisation
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Turkey - Overview: Surging prices take heat out of market
Turkey’s leisure boat sector is proving resilient despite the emotional and economic impact of February’s devastating earthquake and the country’s fragile macro-economic state
Italy Market Report | Overview: Italian superyacht builders are driving record export growth
With order books extending to 2025 and beyond, Italy’s superyacht builders are proving a solid platform for wider industry growth
Italy Market Report | Equipment: Manufacturers positive as they embrace new reality
Orders remains strong for now following two boom years, but with many OEMs carrying over excess stock, 2023 will likely see a nomalisation of business levels
France Market Report | Boatbuilders: Full order books
After two years of strong growth and full order books, the main French boatbuilders are upbeat despite an uncertain future
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France | Overview: Market Prepares for reset
The French boating market prepares for a reset; Hopes for a soft landing could well be realised as market momentum carries through despite headwinds
NZ 2023 Market Overview
Will NZ escape the party hangover? Manufacturers increasingly eyeing up export markets as local boom shows sign of coming to an end
UK Market Report | Equipment: Firms look to invest in people, product and capacity
Despite ongoing concerns about parts, people and prices, the UK’s equipment and service sector is profiting from a buoyant market, reinvesting its earnings and working towards greater sustainability
UK Market Report | Boatbuilders & distributors: Full speed ahead with investments as industry eyes leaner medium term
IBI canvassed some of the UK’s key boatbuilders about their 2022 and prospects for the year ahead
Covid boost has lasting effect on US boating
Latest NMMA figures show that boating’s economic impact jumped 35% between 2018 and 2023
Turkish boating industry holds breath as Erdoğan re-elected president
Many fear that a continuation of Turkey’s fiscal policies will discourage foreign investors
Peer-to-peer could help sustain boat ownership
PTP offers alternatives to people who have gone through the “boat ownership lifecycle”
Rising US dealer inventories leaner than pre-Covid levels
Interest rates seem to have minimal impact
HISWA: Post-corona, the Dutch are growing boating
The yacht-building and watersports sectors are growing in the Netherlands, says industry trade association
Economic impact of US boating sector valued at $230bn
Newly released NMMA data notes 36% increase in economic contribution from US boat sector since 2018
Inventory ready to meet demand in western New York
Boating industry returns to some state of normalcy following two years of pandemic-fuelled growth
Speaking to the next generation: cultivation today grows new boaters tomorrow
US industry needs to reach out to new, diverse demographics, NMMA president says
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