All Market Intelligence articles – Page 71

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    Market overview | India

    2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Faced with giving the 1.2 billion citizens of the world’s most populous democracy something to do, India’s government is looking at all avenues of wealth creation. One of the most promising initiatives is called ‘Make in India’, (possibly sounding better as ‘Make it in India’) and is already opening the ...

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    Market overview | US equipment

    2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The US accessories and equipment sector has been steadily growing for the last two years, buoyed by increasing new-boat sales and a steady aftermarket. While international sales continue to be constricted by a strong US dollar, most equipment manufacturers have more than made up for the shortfall in exports by ...

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    US Equipment | West Marine

    2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The recent renaming of Port Supply to West Marine Pro was more than a branding exercise, according to West Marine executives at IBEX. Among other changes, the new professional division of West Marine has launched a service that connects local boaters with local service providers who will do maintenance and ...

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    Market overview | New Zealand

    2016-10-01T00:00:00Z

    A buoyant economy, marine-friendly government and highly skilled workforce have helped the kiwi industry to re-establish itself in the wake of the global crisis.  

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    Boat sales market report | Spain

    2016-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The market has stabilized for boat sellers, although new- and used- boat sales volumes remain mixed  

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    Round-up | Europe

    2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

    With consumer confidence at an all-time low, the August/September issue of IBI looks at how European marine firms are coping in the wake of ongoing economic and political turbulence.  

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    Market overview | US

    2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

    First-quarter retail sales show continuing growth across almost all powerboat segments, with a possible bottom for the sterndrive segment. Data from Info-Link and Statistical Surveys Inc (SSI) for the first three months of 2016 show continuing growth after an 8% gain in overall new-boat sales in 2015. Unit sales of ...

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    Paints and Coatings

    International Paint sponsors sail around the UK challenge

    2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

    International Paint, a coatings brand of AkzoNobel, has given its support to the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge.

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    Yacht Brokerage Market Report | Q1 2016 summary

    2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

    In the first quarter of 2016, the yacht brokerage market in Europe and the US matched sales volumes from the first quarter of 2015, with 7,209 boats reported sold. However, the total price paid declined by 7% to $1.07 billion.

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    Market overview | Germany

    2016-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Germany’s leisure marine firms ended 2015 in good shape, with total sales of marine goods and services – excluding superyachts – up 2.4% to $1.82bn compared to the previous year. All sectors of the market, including new and used yachts, nautical equipment, repairs, maintenance and other services, ...

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    Market overview | Croatia

    2016-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Croatia boasts a coastline of 1,777km in addition to 718 islands and 467 islets and reefs, so on the whole the country stretches along over nearly 6,000km of what it is appreciated as one of the most beautiful cruising grounds. This scenery is the major driver of the upbeat demand ...

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    Yacht Brokerage Market Report | US-Europe 2015 Summary

    2016-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Global brokerage sales volumes and values rose in 2015 despite a small volume decline in the United States.  

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    Market overview | Italy

    2016-02-01T00:00:00Z

    Many Italian companies report sales that are half of their 2007 highs, but everyone is happy to see the industry moving in the right direction.  

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    Market overview | France

    2016-02-01T00:00:00Z

    After a number of lean years, a rise in exports has finally brought some good news for the French nautical market. However, the sluggish domestic market remains cause for concern.  

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    Market overview | UK

    2015-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Despite setbacks for the main motorboat manufacturers, and hampered by a strong pound, the UK’s marine industry reports continued, if unspectacular, growth supported by surprisingly good results in the small craft sector.  

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    Market overview | South East Asia

    2015-12-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI investigates the impact of the economic slowdown in china on the key south East Asia boating markets of Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.  

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    Yacht Brokerage Market Report | US-Europe January-September 2015

    2015-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Brokerage sales volumes increased in the United States and held even in Europe during the third quarter, while values improved.  

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    Market overview | Netherlands

    2015-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Dutch boatbuilding and equipment supply has quite rightly earned a strong international reputation, thanks to its innovative, high quality work and reliable service. But like the rest of the world, the Netherlands is still tackling the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis. Its domestic industries and markets have all been ...

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    Market overview | US

    2015-11-01T00:00:00Z

    According to both statistical and anecdotal data, the US equipment sector is experiencing a growth year that will probably end in the mid-single digits. IBEX, the US equipment trade show in Louisville, Kentucky, was booked to capacity, with many exhibitors reporting quality attendees. With new-boat sales on the rise, many ...

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    Market overview | Mexico

    2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Even with the uncertain economy, Mexico’s boating industry has reported growth in the past five years. Since the country has few recreational boatbuilders, the boating market relies mostly on US and European imports.