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Dutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
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Propelling our future
The next chapter - Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisartion takes its next steps at METSTRADE
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METSTRADE Preview
Showcasing innovation and the latest products is a mainstay for METSTRADE, but in recent years the event has also become a platform for debate, with panel discussions, workshops and presentations spotlighting the key issues of the day, from sustainability and the propulsion of the future, to diversity and how best ...
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Suppliers focus on innovation and quality to grow market share
Marine accessory producers in the Netherlands are adapting their offerings to weather the challenging market conditions
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Industry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
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Marinas, yacht services provide antidote as boat sales plummet
Dutch watersports and recreation lobby, HISWA-RECRON, is reporting a mixed picture for the Netherlands in 2024.
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Embracing 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
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I returned from METSTRADE in Amsterdam the most enthused I have been for many years
Record number of exhibitors, new sectors, over 18,000 visitors from 130 countries and so busy – the halls and bars were buzzing with activity and industry chatter. It felt so good to be part of it as we look to the future with more confidence
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Ultra-sensitive sensor can reduce the risks of hydrogen detonation
Optical sensor can detect hydrogen gas in concentrations as low as 250 parts per billion to set new standard in fuel safety
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AkzoNobel, China’s Wuxi EL Pont team up in new coating technology research
New ‘E-beam technology’ may offer significant advantages over conventional thermal curing methods
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Where do products end and services begin?
A persistent, global shift from selling products to selling products as services allows companies in multiple sectors to achieve greater profits than ever. As evidenced at METSTRADE, it’s a shift that’s already emerging in the boat building industry
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Superyacht builders collaborating for the greater good
Dutch superyacht sector targets fast tightening deadlines to deliver genuinely green vessels
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Superyacht sector boost as firms diversify and adapt
Dutch manufaturers back innovation and new eco-friendly product offerings to keep one step ahead of the market
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The story of METSTRADE
How the industry’s largest equipment trade show began and who were the prime movers
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Metstrade | Next gen showcase
METSTRADE 2023 will unveil a new Start-Up Pavilion in partnership with business accelerator Yachting Ventures. Here we preview the 15 participants and identify how they want to make a difference in future years
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35 years and counting
What does METSTRADE really mean to its most avid supporters? There are just 26 companies that have exhibited at the event since its very first outing 35 years ago – IBI being one of them. We touched base with some fellow show veterans to get their take on the event’s ...
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IBI Oct | Nov ’23 digital issue
This month’s issue of IBI is one of our biggest to date, packed full of content in the run up to METSTRADE and our Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement held in association with Raymarine.
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Realising the promise of 3D printed boats
Dutch builder Impacd Boats is pioneering additive manufacturing for mainstream boat production, with more than 30 craft now in service and more on the way. We learn about the company’s progress to-date and the future potential for full scale 3D printers in mainstream boat production.