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- Soft furnishings
Poltrona Frau and the evolution of onboard furniture
Marco Gaspari, head of the Italian furniture specialist’s marine unit, talks design trends and the evolution of onboard furniture
- News
First quarter gain in US RV shipments brings optimism to US marine sector
A 9% year-over-year increase in wholesale camper deliveries through the first three months of 2024, combined with good winter boat show sales, suggest brighter days ahead for the leisure marine segment
- News
Large turnout for 2nd Singapore Yachting Festival
Renewed customer interest towards leisure boating in evidence at this year’s show
- News
Saving the right whale without sinking boating is industry priority at ABC
The proposed North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule is in the final stage of review
- Paints and Coatings
Latest trends in topcoats and antifouling
The marine coatings sector is moving towards products that have a longer life with improved gloss and durability, whilst a biocide approval bottleneck has led to big move towards silicon-based antifoulings
- Middle East
Boating market hots up across the region
The Gulf leisure boating market is experiencing a boom on the back of record oil and gas prices. IBI investigates
- Decking
Template-free designer decks
UK-based AquaDeck demonstrates a new way of designing non-slip panels that greatly enhances accuracy and reduces waste
- News
MarineMax addresses cyber breach, marina seizure, return to seasonality
US firm tells Wall Street analysts it expects a strong April following a weaker than expected fiscal Q2
- News
Lower volumes, higher prices lead to flat Q1 for Caterpillar
US engine builder reports slightly lower revenues but higher profits in “rewarding” first quarter of 2024
- News
Revenues down, margins up in mixed Q1 for Dometic
Lower revenues and earnings, partially offset by higher operating and EBITA margins, underscore divided results for marine and outdoor equipment manufacturer
- News
Brunswick Q1 revenues down 21% from record 2023
Results consistent with expectations in soft retail market, with strong winter boat show sales for Sea Ray, Boston Whaler
- News
Marine Products Q1 sales, profits down on soft US market
Reduced demand in the face of high channel inventory levels and elevated interest rates leads to double-digit declines for Chaparral, Robalo parent
- News
MarineMax reports modest Q2 growth, lowers guidance
Second-quarter revenues up 2% compared to the same time last year, driven largely by boat sales
- News
SA yard starts construction on first locally-built USV
The 9.5m unmanned surface vessel will be delivered in October
- News
Multihulls, small powerboats a draw for visitors to Japan International Boat Show
But a weak yen is inhibiting imports
- News
Oyster Yachts files record loss but optimistic for future trading
Unwavering support foresees encouraging growth in sales and future success
- News
ABC gives US boating industry a voice in Washington, DC
This year’s American Boating Congress (ABC) is scheduled for the nation’s capital in May
- News
International Maritime Board sees resurgence in Somali piracy
Concerns raised about a resurgence of armed attacks off the coast of Somalia
- News
Kraken Yachts develops build capacity in Poland
The Turkish yacht-builder has also opened a new service centre in Gibraltar