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Netherlands
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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Decking
Show time as industry sets out its stall for 2024
The industry already has one eye on the January show that sets the temperature gauge for the year ahead. We talk to boot director Petros Michelidakis to find out what’s in store
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UK
Innovation paying dividends for manufacturers
Innovative products, value for money and quick delivery prove recipe for success for the UK’s legion of marine equipment and accessories suppliers
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News
2023 a tough year for Johnson Outdoors
Revenues, profit, net income all fail to match prior fiscal year for US electronics, boat equipment manufacturer as demand for consumer goods returns to pre-pandemic levels
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UK
Focus on profitability as supply chain headaches ease
Our annual A-Z review of key UK boatbuilders, with business updates and outlook comment on 2024
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UK
Industry cautiously optimistic despite challenges ahead
Activity is settling back after post-pandemic highs and consumer facing businesses have had a more difficult year, but there are reasons to remain cheerful with at least some of the lock-down generation of new owners staying in the market
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News
FIN unveils details of new Paris show
Nautic en Seine is scheduled for October 2024 in the Hauts-de-Seine
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News
Suez Canal Authority to co-establish boatbuilding firm
The Egyptian government is keen to promote yacht tourism along its coast
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News
Italian marine accessories producer grows turnover
Sales were up 10% in the first 10 months of this year, says firm
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News
French court puts end to FIN legal proceedings over Cannes show management
RX France has the right to operate the Cannes Yachting Festival up to 2041
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News
Entering a foreign market: lessons learned the hard way
IBI speaks with Paul and Barbara Westhrope of Onan Technolgoies about introducing their Glidecoat coating to the Mexican market
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News
Polish builders jointly launch new motorboat
Bast Boat and Nikhen Yachts team up to launch Cortina 620 Sport Bowrider
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News
Japan’s autumn boat show season comes to an end
How will the Japanese pleasure boat market move on?
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News
Cancun show spawns spin-off events, including trade show
Plans afoot for a potential show in Puerto Vallarta and a suppliers show in Yucatan
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News
Limestone Boats reports FQ2 results, signs manufacturing lease
Canadian builder plans to resume production in newly leased space
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News
SA government steps in to address national port congestion
Boatbuilding is just one of multiple sectors directly impacted by the logistics crisis
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News
Credit where credit is due: international lending still strong for large yachts
IBI speaks with Azul Marine Lending principles Greta and Zack Hamric in Cancun
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News
Feadship flaunts sustainability bragging rights
Dutch superyacht builder unabashedly claims global leadership in carbon-neutral sailing
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Deck hardware
Back to the future as manufacturers get to grips with the new normal
Sweden’s equipment manufacturers are adapting to the new normal; we take a look at the latest developments at the key players and gauge the outlook for the year ahead
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Boatbuilding Materials & Machinery
Insight | On common ground: platform sharing in boat building
Long standard practice in the automotive industry, the concept of platform sharing – building multiple models on a common foundation – is gaining traction in leisure marine sector as boat builders look to drive efficiencies and lower costs