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Market Overview | Europe
The Sky’s the Limit? That would seem to be the case across most of Europe’s boating industry if it were not for the pesky supply chain problems which are holding companies back from fully meeting this unique period of extraordinary demand
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Brunswick enters electric propulsion segment
The marine industry’s largest player will introduce five electric propulsion systems (the first in 2022), along with electric boats in four segments by 2023, and its first Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) later this year.
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Mercury | Surf’s Up
With the introduction of its new Bravo Four S forward-facing drive, Mercury Marine aims to grow its sterndrive sales riding a wave of wake surfing popularity
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Supply chain series | IBI reviews key disruptions impacting the boating industry
IBI reports on key supply chain issues which are causing shortages, delaying production and deliveries, and increasing costs – all-in-all a significant spoiler for the boating industry’s new-found optimism in the wake of surging consumer interest
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Foam shortage slowing US boat production
Weather damage to key raw material plants bring US seat foam production to a standstill
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New public e-drive power hook-ups for Venice
Slovenia-based firm partners with Italian e-concept to install the first ever public marine charging point in Venice
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Nimbus to issue IPO
Sweden’s top boat producer, Nimbus Group, will list its shares on Nasdaq Nordic growth market, aiming to raise SEK 200 million (€20m); This will be second time the company has been publicly traded.
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Part 3 | Prospects for change and rationalisation in the boating industry, plus the role of IPOs
IBI In-Depth: A three-part series tracking the mixed outcomes for investors from the early pioneers of fibre glass production to the latest wave of investment by private equity firms, wealthy individuals, state-backed Chinese corporations and initial public offerings – which are becoming more frequent as witnessed by today`s announcement ...
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Part 2 | Private equity-fuelled deals and Chinese investors enter the scene
IBI In-Depth: A three-part series tracking the mixed outcomes for investors from the early pioneers of fibre glass production to the latest wave of investment by private equity, wealthy individuals, state-backed Chinese corporations and initial public offerings.
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BBA 2020 Special Edition
IBI and METSTRADE, in association with Raymarine, have announced a special one-off virtual edition of the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement in 2020, acknowledging the challenges, ingenuity and resolve of our industry in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. Headline sponsored once again by Raymarine, this ...
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Product Launch 2021 Special
Technology begets technology and nowhere is that more evident than in the lastest marine product launches. IBI takes a look at emerging product trends and the forces which are accelerating those changes.
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Derema Group: On the radar
America’s largest rep group uses innovation and technology to reach channel participants in the midst of Covid
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Brunswick CEO shares insights on engine design
David Foulkes’ background and passion for engine design as head of product development at Brunswick Corporation’s Mercury Division before taking on the company’s top spot as CEO reveals how his company is responding to the demand from boat builders to integrate more powerful outboards into their designs.
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Brunswick Corporation | David Foulkes
David Foulkes’ career to date has been underscored by one great passion: design. IBI contributor Francesca Goi speaks with Brunswick’s chief executive officer about his roots in the Mercury Division responsible for development all of the company’s engine products since 2007, including the recent successful line of more powerful outboards.