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Building through the downturn: How Finnmaster is turning slow times into smart growth
Despite a tough year for global boatbuilders, Finland’s Finnmaster Boats hasn’t stood still. From expanding into new markets and investing in R&D, to unveiling fresh models and embracing sustainability, the company is using the downturn as a launchpad for long-term success. COO Pia Niska and sales manager Sami Selio share ...
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Lifting the veil: Dutch superyacht industry opens up to public scrutiny
Oceanco CEO casts light on the sector’s secrecy in a rare interview with a Rotterdam daily
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Trump: trade deal with India close, EU possible
The eurozone economy remains steady despite US tariff threats
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Volvo Penta revenues increase on stronger engine sales
Lower volumes, revenues in uncertain Q2 for Volvo Group
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New Italian RIB brand to launch at Cannes
Four customisable RIB models will debut at the show in September, including two cabin versions designed for flexible layouts and year-round use
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Mixed Q2 results for Dometic
Swedish equipment manufacturer reports lower revenues and profits, but strong cash flows and healthy EBITA margin in ‘challenging’ market
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From shipyard to strategy: HanseYachts plots bold course under new ownership
New majority owner Andreas Müller and CEO Hanjo Runde speak to IBI News about unleashing entrepreneurial agility, scaling in the US, and why the future of boatbuilding lies beyond the hull
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Navigo signs landmark superyacht manufacturing deal
The agreement was reached with South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province
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Russian leisure marine sector grapples with rising costs amid sanctions and isolation
Pressures significantly impact boat and yacht ownership, maintenance and development
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SABBEX says US tariffs would hurt both SA and US due to sector interdependence
South Africa’s boat building industry is heavily reliant on US components
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IBI Summit: Reinventing the boat building business model - key takeaways
IBI Editor Ed Slack was joined by Azimut | Benetti CEO Marco Valle; Beneteau boat Group CEO, Gianguido Girotti; Sunreef co-founder Nicolas Lapp; and Axopar co-founder, Jan-Erik Viitala, to discuss balancing innovation, cost, and customization in the opening IBI Summit panel discussion
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EU to outline trade retaliation against 30% US import tariffs by August 6
The European Union aims to engage with G7 nations to coordinate responses to President Trump’s shifting tariffs
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Flamingo Marine looks to disrupt boating industry
Co-CEO Brian Davis talks to IBI about Flamingo’s bold mission to revolutionise boating with cutting-edge design and technology
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Call for swift justice following murder of SY stewardess
Paige Bell, 20, was found dead on a superyacht in the Bahamas, with a fellow crew member arrested for her murder
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IBI Summit: Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle urges boatbuilders to seize M&A opportunities amid market uncertainty
Global uncertainty breeds opportunity – now is the time for bold moves in luxury boat building, says Carlsquare’s Arnold Holle at the IBI Summit
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Sailcloth manufacturers merge
The acquisition brings the two companies together under a newly established division
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IBI Summit: Navigating boating’s future through technology, relevance, and new audiences — A fireside chat with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes
In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the IBI Summit, Brunswick’s CEO reveals to IBI Editor Ed Slack, how the company is reimagining the boating experience—leveraging innovation, data, and strategic expansion to ensure the industry stays relevant and accessible for the next generation of boaters
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Broker recovers €58,000 in fake yacht charter deal
International Transport Intermediaries Club reimburses broker who fell victim to a phishing scam
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IBI Summit: Reimagining Legacy Concepts in the Boating Industry panel discussion - key takeaways
Industry leaders from Oyster, Arksen, Saxdor, and Bavaria unpack the urgent need to rethink boating – from who it’s for to how it’s delivered – offering bold, practical ideas for an experience-first, customer-centric future
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HanseYachts CEO delivers candid closing address at IBI Summit dinner in London
At the IBI Summit’s closing dinner in London, HanseYachts CEO Hanjo Runde challenged industry leaders with a striking question: “Are we building businesses—or just chasing demand?”