All Market Intelligence articles – Page 86

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    Market Overview | Europe

    2018-11-16T03:00:00Z >

    Europe posted its fastest growth since 2007 as economic recovery consolidated and delivered real GDP growth of 2.6% in 2017. Against that backdrop, a return of consumer confidence and willingness to spend on discretionary items finally gave traditional boating markets in Europe the boost they needed to put boat sales ...

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    Beneteau confident in ‘strong vitality’ of Australian market

    2018-08-10T08:17:00Z

    13 models displayed and around 10 sales achieved at recent Sydney show

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    Market Overview | Germany

    2018-05-21T16:57:00Z >

    Confidence in Germany’s marine leisure industry is high and builders’ order books are full, but changing boat usage, dated business models, and an ageing demographic present both challenges and opportunities

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    Market Overview | France 2018

    2018-02-01T00:00:00Z >

    A favourable wind is blowing for the French nautical industry. The many signs of growth were underlined in the positive report given by Yves Lyon-Caen at the traditional press conference at the beginning of December just before the opening of the Paris Nautic Boatshow. “We are ...

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    Market Overview | Italy

    2018-02-01T00:00:00Z

    The mood at Genoa in September said it all. The Italian market was back with a bang. Since 2015 domestic builders have had to make the most of rising export markets as they clawed their way back into the profit, but as the favourable economic tide ...

  • Flying Mantis
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    Flying Mantis launched at London show

    2018-01-12T10:17:00Z

    4.2m all-carbon vessel has ability to change from dagger-board sailing into a foiling trimaran

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    Market Overview | Netherlands Equipment

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Dutch suppliers of marine equipment and accessories are reporting healthy sales in 2017, with demand for products that improve onboard comfort levels or lower the cost of boating coming from both the aftermarket and boatbuilders alike. According to national watersports association HISWA, equipment firms in the Netherlands grew sales by ...

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    Market Overview | UK

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    One of Europe’s biggest boat-producing countries, the UK industry registered its fifth year of growth in 2016 and the trend looks likely to have continued through 2017. Marine companies from all segments generated total industry sales of £3.01bn (€3.8bn) in 2016 – a 1.6% rise compared to the previous 12-month ...

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    Market Overview | US Outboards

    2017-12-01T00:00:00Z

    The race towards the perfect outboard is now about systems integration, either by new-product development or acquisitions. By the time the engine-makers get there, will everything be electric?  

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    AkzoNobel ends merger discussions with Axalta

    2017-11-22T13:32:00Z

    Dutch paint and coatings specialist says companies failed to reach agreement

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    AkzoNobel opens advanced Application Training Centre in Dubai

    2017-11-15T15:18:00Z

    Global coatings specialist looks to strengthen customer service and promote innovation

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    AkzoNobel and Volvo Ocean Race create 'Race Boat Experience'

    2017-09-26T13:49:00Z

    Visitors to the race villages will be able to explore a life-size replica of the Volvo Ocean 65 yachts

  • Akzo Nobel CFO Maarten de Vries
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    AkzoNobel appoints CFO

    2017-09-20T11:18:00Z

    Maarten de Vries joins the Dutch paint and coatings specialist on January 1, 2018

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    Akzo Nobel to host Super Session at IBEX

    2017-08-23T09:33:00Z

    Colour design expert John Bergmeier will lead a presentation on global trends in colours and finishes

  • Paul Hickinbotham
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    Dometic appoints product manager EMEA Marine

    2017-08-02T15:33:00Z

    Paul Hickinbotham is an 18-year veteran with the company

  • Thierry Vanlancker, AkzoNobel's new CEO
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    AkzoNobel CEO steps down

    2017-07-19T11:06:00Z

    Ton Büchner been replaced by Thierry Vanlancker with immediate effect

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    PPG ends takeover advances for Akzo Nobel

    2017-06-08T09:31:00Z

    Challenges ahead for Dutch group

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    Market overview | France

    2017-02-01T00:00:00Z

    A light breeze of optimism is blowing over the French nautical market. After a number of bad seasons, the boating professionals want to believe they can feel it. But they remain cautious all the same. “The 2014/15 season is changing the trend,” Yves Lyon-Caen confirms. Figures have stopped falling and ...

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    Market overview | Italy

    2017-02-01T00:00:00Z

    According to data provided by trade association UCINA, the Italian boating sector has been growing significantly for several years, from its low point in 2009. In 2014 a turnover of $1.47bn for boat construction and refitting was recorded, while accessories were worth $780m and engines accounted for $25m. In 2015 ...

  • The 6m Whisper foiling catamaran
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    UK builder unveils innovative new foiling catamaran at London show

    2017-01-19T13:55:00Z

    White Formula’s new 6m Whisper looks set to change the face of high-speed sailing