Germany : Market Reports
GermanyGerman equipment: Wait and see as Trump threatens hammer blow
Trying to make sense of new punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration has manufacturers in limbo, with supply chains once again coming under the spotlight
GermanyHanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
GermanyEyes wide open
Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead
- Germany
Refit and repair at the fore as boat sales, charter plunge
Whether sailboats or motorboats, all segments of the German marine market were down in 2023 and business is still very poor. “Sometimes you even hear of boats being sold below cost, which companies claim is a way of securing their liquidity.
NetherlandsEmbracing the challenge of the new normal
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth
GermanyMarket shakeout among equipment suppliers
Optimising warehousing and investment crucial as aftermarket demand levels off following year of market consolidation
GermanyTrade in transition as boat dealers square up to new reality
Reality bites as dynamic shifts from seller’s to buyer’s market
GermanyDespite sombre mood, German industry looks to invest in tomorrow
The bigger the boat, the better demand. But bleak economic forecasts are taking their toll on the small end of the market as dealers look to shift stock
GermanyChristoph Ballin | co-founder & MD | Tyde GmbH
Electric propulsion pioneer and former co-founder and CEO of Torqeedo, Dr Christoph Ballin, talks to IBI about his next chapter as co-founder and managing director of new boat brand Tyde.
Companies - Germany
Newsmultiplex, JLS Yachts open Dubai showroom
German yacht equipment supplier collaborates with local service firm to extend reach in growing Middle East yacht market
NewsMolabo appoints Dutch distributor
De Stille Boot will represent the German firm’s marine power systems in the Netherlands
NewsePropulsion forms German subsidiary, taking over operations from Ditoma GmbH
The move aims to strengthen global alignment while maintaining client continuity
People - Germany
NewsExecutive appointment at MAN
Daniel Strucks to succed Mikael Lindner as head of MAN Engines business unit
NewsMolabo hires global marine sales leader
Tommi Salonen has held leadership positions at Quick SpA, Torqeedo, and BRP
NewsGMBA consultant strengthens European standards work
Ulrich Heinemann has been appointed to support the European Commission’s work on harmonised standards
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