It is a case of when, not if, the French market rallies after a disappointing Q1 forced many in the industry to modify their expectations for the year ahead.
Despite slowing sales at the smaller end and a decline in boat registrations, the prospect of lower interest rates kindles optimism
Boatbuilders are investing in capacities, globalising their footprints and preparing new models as they battle headwinds of slowing market
Innovation continues to sell, both at home and abroad
Multihulls prove engine room for growth as boat registrations continue double-digit rise across power and sail
Despite supply chain disruptions, recruitment issues and rising inflation, French equipment companies remain cautiously upbeat
After two years of strong growth and full order books, the main French boatbuilders are upbeat despite an uncertain future
Hopes for a soft landing could well be realised as market momentum carries through despite headwinds
Boat exports in units and values; French boat production numbers and key boat and equipment manufacturer stats
The Boat Division CEO on the 10-year manufacturing plan
Keys numbers including boat exports in units/value and boat production turnovers
Interest in boating rockets as freedom on the water proves perfect antidote to Covid restrictions
Resilient in the face of strict pandemic lockdowns in 2020, theKey indi boating market has been buoyed by a renewed passion for being on the water
Individuals are invited to become ambassadors of net-zero yachting
The opening of TEMO USA will make it easier to supply the dealer network
Finot-Conq Architectes is turning its focus to the booming multihull segment
New appointments at Lippert, nke Marine Electronics, Twin Vee and more
Appointments made in the Sailing, Dayboating and Real Estate on the Water segments
Peter Methven OBE and Nick Hopkinson, IBI’s own publisher emeritus, elected honorary members of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations