Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
Italian builders maintain a strong presence in the global sailboat sector; a spate of recent launches and innovations is helping consolidate its leading posiition
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
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
Despite weakness in small-boat sales, the Italian boating sector is looking towards another decent year, while also waiting for some clarity about where the market might go after the major boat shows in the autumn.
A three-pillar, €10m growth strategy has the Italian stabilisation specialists on a roll
Despite slowdown in the small boat sector, Italy’s top-end RIB and dayboat builders continue to outperform market
The biggest names in the electrical sector will convene on Italy next week
Key stakeholders gather to debate best roadmap to harness full potential of electric and alternative fuels
Quick in motion; With new investors onboard, the Italian equipment manufacturer lifts the lid on its ambitious growth strategy
With order books extending to 2025 and beyond, Italy’s superyacht builders are proving a solid platform for wider industry growth
Orders remains strong for now following two boom years, but with many OEMs carrying over excess stock, 2023 will likely see a nomalisation of business levels
Loan also supports energy-transition investments including new photovoltaic plant
The site will be headed by Guillaume Moquet, an industry veteran with ties to the region
In partnership with the Quinn Consortium, Benetti is integrating Artificial Intelligence into its Custom Operations division
Geraint Skuse’s promotion to sales broker follows a 16-year tenure within the group
Angel Zhou will oversee the builder’s commercial, marketing, and customer satisfaction activities across the region
Carlo Alberto Sisto is tasked with driving production growth, brand expansion, and innovation at Azimut do Brasil