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    European Car Demand in 2014

    2015-03-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus presents highlights of the European new car market in 2014 as an indicator of consumer demand for high-ticket durable goods. The report presents timely trends for new passenger car sales in individual EU countries, as well as Norway, Switzerland and Iceland, with details on relative market size and ...

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    Yacht Brokerage Market Report | Europe Jan-Feb2015

    2015-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The volume of sales improved in the European brokerage market in the first two months of 2015. Compared to 2014, lower total prices were paid in some segments of the market, notably among superyachts.    

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    Headline Financials: Nanni Industries - Updated

    2015-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Nanni Diesel is a leading producer and distributor of marinised engines ranging from 10hp - 1,550hp for recreational and commercial/workboats. Estimated to be the third largest supplier of diesel engine units behind Volvo Penta and Yanmar (in its power bracket), the company also offers its own range of onboard ...

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    Yacht Brokerage Market Report Jan-Dec 2014

    2015-02-01T00:00:00Z

    Sales generally improved in the fourth quarter, both in the United States and Europe, but volume continued lower than in 2013 in the US and pricing remained weaker even as volume increased in Europe.

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    Yacht brokerage market report - Q4

    2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

    The European brokerage market experienced highs and lows in October and November. Sales volumes improved significantly in October but declined in most size ranges as powerboat sales slowed in November.  

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    Headline Financials: Hanse Yachts

    2014-12-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for Hanse Yachts AG, Germany’s second largest boat builder producing sailboats under the Hanse, Moody, Dehler and Varianta brands, and motorboats under the Fjord and Sealine brands − with models ranging from 29 to 63 feet. Hanse’s results for the full fiscal ...

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    Headline Financials: Dometic - Updated

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Sweden’s Dometic Group reported improved results for its third quarter ending 30 September 2014, with net sales up nearly 10% to SEK 2.15 billion (€238m) compared to SEK 1.96 billion (€220.5m) for the same period a year ago. Operating profits (earnings before interest and tax, and items affecting comparability) were ...

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    Headline Financials: Navico - Updated

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for the global electronics company, Navico Holding AS. For the financial year ending December 2013, Navico saw turnover grow 16.4% to NOK 1.66 billion (€198m) from NOK 1.43 billion the previous year. The company’s profitability for the year soared seven-fold with ...

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    Headline Financials: Sleipner

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for Norwegian thruster manufacturer Sleipner Motor AS. Established in 1908 as an inboard engine manufacturer, today Sleipner is a global supplier of electric and hydraulic thruster systems under the Side-Power brand, as well as stabilizers and steering systems for both leisure and ...

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    Headline Financials: Whale - Updated

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted a updated financial report for UK-based equipment manufacturer Whale, purchased in an acquisition by American conglomerate Brunswick Corporation in June. Also known as Munster Simms Engineering, the company has three manufacturing sites − two in Bangor (Northern Ireland) where it is headquartered and one in California ...

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    Yacht brokerage market report - Q3

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Q3 YachtWorld Market Index Executive Summary: The global yacht brokerage market showed both positive and negative indicators in the third quarter of 2014. Sales in Europe improved compared to 2013, and declined in the US, but pricing took opposite tacks. IBI Plus subscribers download the report here.

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    Headline Financials: Osculati - Updated

    2014-11-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for Osculati SpA, a family-run business established in 1958 by Emilio Osculati with more than 18,000 boat equipment and accessory products on offer for both OEM and aftermarket. The company operates from two sites located in Milan and Lucca, Italy with overall ...

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    Headline Financials: Fairline - Updated

    2014-10-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for UK based Fairline Boats, the UK’s third largest boatbuilder which produces a line of open, hardtop and flybridge luxury motorboats ranging from 30-80 feet. The latest financial accounts for the Fairline Group, filed for the year ending December 2013, indicate the ...

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    Europe round-up

    2014-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Growth is modest and patchy, but with stability comes optimism. IBI's annual A-Z review of Europe's key boating markets gauges the outlook for 2015 and beyond      

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    Renaissance for Genoa?

    2014-08-01T00:00:00Z

    The late July announcement that the Genoa show would have two editions in the next 12 months – one in October, and the second in May – came as no surprise to close observers of Italy’s flagship boating event. UCINA (Unione Nazionale dei Cantieri e delle Industrie Nautiche e Affini) ...

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    Headline Financial Update: Whale

    2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted a financial report for UK-based equipment manufacturer Whale, purchased in an acquisition announced today by Brunswick Corporation. Also known as Munster Simms Engineering, the company has three manufacturing sites − two in Bangor (Northern Ireland) where it is headquartered and one in America in California. ...

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    North American Sailing Market

    2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The 2014 State of the Industry report for the North American Sailing Market is now available on IBI Plus. The much-respected annual study is compiled by The Sailing Company, US-based publishers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines. The report covers North American sailboat production, import and brokerage figures ...

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    Headline Financials: North Sails

    2014-05-01T00:00:00Z

    IBI Plus has posted an updated financial report for North Sails Europe, acquired in June 2014 by UK-based Oakley Capital Investments, the same private equity group which acquired a majority stake in US-based North Technology Group, bringing together North Sails America and North Sails Europe under common ownership and management. ...

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    China: takeovers in the boating industry

    2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

    China – overseas investment initiatives Until recently, the Chinese business model has been encountered by Western companies mostly within China itself, but now many of the country’s top companies are branching out and taking on Western competitors on their home turf. The government has been encouraging consolidation in industrial sectors ...

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    USA Boats Sales Data (30ft and above)

    2014-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Statistical Survey’s Quarterly Trend report for IBI Plus shows total US sales of fibreglass boats 30 feet and above slowed slightly during the last three months of 2013 but remained in strongly positive territory, up 14.2% year over year (y/y) compared to a 7.5% increase for the same period in ...