Stefan Gerhard
- Germany
Market shakeout among equipment suppliers
Optimising warehousing and investment crucial as aftermarket demand levels off following year of market consolidation
- Germany
Trade in transition as boat dealers square up to new reality
Reality bites as dynamic shifts from seller’s to buyer’s market
- Germany
Despite sombre mood, German industry looks to invest in tomorrow
The bigger the boat, the better demand. But bleak economic forecasts are taking their toll on the small end of the market as dealers look to shift stock
- Article
Shift to larger boats as middle income buyers feel squeeze
Increased prices, inflation, energy costs and uncertainty fuel mixed picture for growth prospects
- News
Electric motor innovator Molabo sold
Manufacturer to tap into new owner’s production and scaling know-how
- News
Torqeedo up for sale?
Well-known motor manufacturer rumoured to be interested in taking over the German electric propulsion pioneer
- News
1st Electric Summit held in Germany
Inaugural event saw 80 experts discuss the next steps for electromobility on the water
- Germany
Winners and losers as high boat prices hinder market
Market hits saturation point, whilst many fear boats have become too expensive having an adverse impact on the all-important charter sector
- News
Interboot organisers to shorten duration of show
South Germany’s biggest on-water show will take place over just four days from 2024 onwards
- Germany
Germany | Boatbuilders
Despite headwinds, yards power on; How Germany’s boatbuilders are adapting to the end of a booming market, and why they still expect good times ahead
- Germany
Germany | Overview
The party may be over, but industry mood remains buoyant; Despite rising prices and recruitment challenges, industry optimism appears to be holding
- News
Clearance sale as AW Niemeyer wound up
Creditors look set to lose out as 278-year-old retailer closes its doors
- News
New German boat show planned
A new in-water boat show near Hamburg complements the Yachtfestival in Neustadt. So what can we expect in Wedel in September?
- News
New owner for A.W. Niemeyer?
In an interview with IBI, the appointed administrator remains confident a buyer can be found for the leisure marine retailer as potential investors line up
- News
AW Niemeyer bankruptcy filing update; hunt for new investors
Immediate plans announced for the firm as administrator weighs up options
- News
Germany’s biggest marine retailer files for bankruptcy
AW Niemeyer is insolvent; future of 115 employees unclear
- News
Boot Düsseldorf 2023 – what to expect
IBI speaks with show director Petros Michelidakis about super-effective air filters, the importance of the EU for watersports, and the new boot Düsseldorf concept
- News
Ukrainian RIB factory completely destroyed
An anti-aircraft missile destroyed the factory of inflatable boat manufacturer MS Marine in Mykolaiv today