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Italy
Italian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
ItalySailboats: New models and series launches brings fresh impetus to market
Italian builders maintain a strong presence in the global sailboat sector; a spate of recent launches and innovations is helping consolidate its leading posiition
ItalyRIBs and small boats: Demand holding up at luxury end
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
ItalyItalian builders expect further growth in a normalising market
2024 saw increasing pressure on the middle market of boats in the sub-24m sector, particularly those around 15m. Below 10m the market remains in a holding pattern, though expectations for the year ahead have improved
FranceFrench equipment firms focus on portfolio expansion, export initiatives in anticipation of market rebound
Pressure point as OEM orders slump and poor weather puts dampeners on aftermarket
FranceFrench boatbuilders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
FranceFrench infrastructure investment boost points to long-term gains
Despite the short-term pain of the slowdown that has seen boat registrations slump, government-backed investment in marinas hints at promise of rewards and brighter prospects longer term
USACollaboration, consistency of experience major themes at CES
The world’s largest technology trade fair makes it clear that collaboration and a commitment to deliver consistent, unified experiences are keys to driving growth
UKRising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
NetherlandsDutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
Middle EastAs it bucks the slowdown, is the Gulf market finally coming of age?
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
NewsPolaris reports 12% Q1 revenue decrease
Marine segment revenues drop 7% on lower volumes as US boat and powersports equipment builder withdraws 2025 earnings guidance amid tariff uncertainty
NewsBoatClass expands to more than 35 locations
Brunswick’s on-water training is now available in more markets, including Canada
NewsGemini Marine up and running in new Cape Town factory
New factory in Blackheath features various upgrades and improved efficiencies
NewsBrunswick names new head of Navan Boats
Vittorio Bichucher appointed general manager of the new day boat brand
NewsNew sales director at Pocket Yacht Company
Seth Fike will oversee sales operations at all of the US dealership’s locations
NewsConfindustria Nautica VP elected president
Piero Formenti will head the Italian marine industry association for a four-year term
NewsIBI, in association with Carlsquare, launches inaugural IBI Summit
Definitive M&A and value creation forum for C-suite shipyard, supply chain executives and industry investors
NewsInternational Multihull Show sets course for future growth
This year’s record-breaking event reflects expanding interest in multihulls globally
News2025 Rio Boat Show opens with focus on hydrogen
The H1 Explorer is the first boat in the country designed to operate without emissions
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