All articles by Olivier Voituriez

France

In the post-pandemic boom, equipment firms look to consolidate operations

2023-03-24T16:36:00Z > Subscriber-only, By Olivier Voituriez

Despite supply chain disruptions, recruitment issues and rising inflation, French equipment companies remain cautiously upbeat

France

Pressure mounts to satisfy demand as luxury and comfort strike a chord with consumers

2023-03-20T10:58:00Z > Subscriber-only, By Olivier Voituriez

After two years of strong growth and full order books, the main French boatbuilders are upbeat despite an uncertain future 

France

Market prepares for reset but mood remains positive

2023-03-18T17:54:00Z > Subscriber-only, By Olivier Voituriez

Hopes for a soft landing could well be realised as market momentum carries through despite headwinds 

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Fountaine-Pajot employees end strike over pay

2021-12-16T11:48:00Z >> IBI Plus premium content, By Olivier Voituriez

Management and union strike salary deal

France

Record-breaking dynamic as people turn to the water

2021-08-24T06:33:00Z > Subscriber-only, By Olivier Voituriez

Interest in boating rockets as freedom on the water proves perfect antidote to Covid restrictions

News

Jeanneau strengthens presence in Brazil

2019-05-03T09:54:00Z

French builder presents two new sailing boats at Rio Boat Show

News

Success for 10th Multihull International Boatshow

2019-05-02T12:30:00Z

Record number of boats on display attract international crowd

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Fountaine-Pajot, Dufour discuss merger deal

2018-04-04T13:34:00Z

Salvatore Serio, head of Dufour, and Fountaine-Pajot general managers Nicolas Gardies and Romain Motteau talk to IBI about their plans

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French yards to merge?

2018-04-03T14:39:00Z

Fountaine-Pajot set to take majority stake in Dufour Yachts

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Positive year for French boating market

2017-09-06T14:39:00Z

Domestic sales of new boats were up 13% during the 2016/17 financial year

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Rhéa Marine founder dies in plane crash

2017-08-09T12:29:00Z

Bertrand Danglade was 71

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Strong sales at 8th International Multihull boat show

2017-05-09T09:05:00Z

Buoyant sector enjoys strong show outing

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Accastillage Diffusion expands

2017-01-31T11:24:00Z

The French ship chandler has signed a distribution agreement with Servaux in Marseille

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Beneteau presents 2017-2020 outlook

2017-01-27T15:36:00Z

French boatbuilder unveils plans for a “positive transformation”

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Fountaine Pajot announces investment plan

2017-01-27T12:02:00Z

French boatbuilder to invest €26m in the next five years

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French yard relocates

2017-01-10T10:32:00Z

Fora Marine has moved to a new factory near La Rochelle

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Sealegs acquires French RIB builder

2017-01-03T09:05:00Z

Majority stake in French RIB manufacturer Sillinger acquired by New Zealand group Future Mobility Solutions, formerly Sealegs

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Fountaine Pajot reports strong growth

2016-10-19T14:22:00Z

Turnover grew by 14.6% during the 2015/16 financial year

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CNB expands workforce

2016-10-18T14:06:00Z

The French shipyard plans to hire 100 people over the next three years

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Grand Pavois ends on high

2016-10-07T11:00:00Z

This year’s event was blessed with favourable weather conditions