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Asia Pacific
Insight | Chock full of ambition
Australian equipment manufacturer Davco Winch aims to dominate the onboard equipment market with a product leadership strategy founded on what it says are the best tender chocks in the world
USAGarmin CEO Cliff Pemble on accelerating product life cycles and the Steve Jobs approach
Garmin’s president and CEO speaks with IBI on the strength of the aftermarket, accelerating product life cycles, and why a Steve Jobs approach works in marine
BalkansThe Balkans is fast emerging as a dynamic new marine market
Its cruising grounds on the Adriatic are well known, but the Balkans region is also developing a vibrant local marine industry. IBI investigates. This report was conducted in association with EBI as part of their #MadeInEurope campaign
NetherlandsSuppliers focus on innovation and quality to grow market share
Marine accessory producers in the Netherlands are adapting their offerings to weather the challenging market conditions
NetherlandsDutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
NetherlandsIndustry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
USASanitation: All the comforts of home
Developments in marine sanitation aim to bring residential features to the onboard head, including custom bidets with remote control operation
USAConnectivity: Staying in touch
Whether it’s voice or text communication with shore or streaming content offshore, connectivity remains a rapidly evolving segment for boatbuilders and equipment suppliers
USAElectrical: Sparks of innovation
Advances in onboard electrical equipment bring new levels of functionality, reliability and sustainability to boatbuilding
USADecking: Gaining traction
Synthetic flooring options continue to replace teak in the yacht market, while making further inroads into the small boat sector
USAHelm: In the driver’s seat
With glass helm technology increasingly merging controls onto a single screen, emphasis on the human interface drives new developments in helm equipment
USAMechanical equipment: Creature comforts
Boatbuilders can better differentiate with new comfort features that deliver a more automotive-like experience and a reduced impact on global climate change
NewsPatrick celebrates first investor day by ringing NASDAQ opening bell
US engineered components supplier forecasts increased wholesale boat shipments in 2025 with lower inflation levels, lower interest rates and reduced field inventory levels
NewsShakespeare Marine reports record-breaking year in Asia
The antenna manufacturer is relocating its distribution centre from Shanghai to Weihai
NewsFirecrown buys Active Interest Media’s Marine Group
The media platform now owns 21 titles in yachting, boating, fishing and sailing
NewsManagement shake-up at Malibu Boats
Anderson to depart Malibu, Menneto to assume presidential duties
NewsNew CEO for SmartPlug Systems
John Greenwood to succeed retired Tony Barber as president and CEO at US shore power equipment manufacturer
NewsExecutive change at Polaris
PG&A and Aftermarket president Steve Eastman to retire in December; Andy Williams named successor
NewsHong Kong International Boat Show posts positive results
The four-day event attracted around 5,000 visitors
News10th EBI Breakfast Meeting to focus on new generation of customers
Trendwatcher and thought leader Adjiedj Bakas will deliver next year’s keynote
News2024 China (Xiamen) International Boat Show helps boost coastal tourism
IBI reports from the 17th edition of the show
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