All articles by Barry Thompson
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NewsNZ builder makes inroads into export markets
FatCat Boats reports growing enquiries from outside New Zealand
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Asia PacificInsight | Riviera owner on building an iconic Australian brand
When Rodney Longhurst purchased a struggling Riviera Yachts in March 2012, he had one goal and that was to make it a world leader in its sector. IBI spoke with Longhurst about the route back to success
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Asia PacificInsight | In pursuit of perfection
IBI visits the builder’s ultra-modern facility in China to see how the boats are built and learn what makes one of the industry’s most talked about brands tick
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NewsKiwis out in force at METSTRADE 2023
Around 30 New Zealand companies will be attending this year’s show
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NewsHudson Yacht Group releases new powercat renders
The all-new Hudson 47 and Hudson 63 were designed by Kit Carlier
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NewsAquila - In pursuit of perfection: IBI in China to get the lowdown on one of the industry's most talked about brands
IBI visits the builder’s ultra-modern facility in China to see how the boats are built and learn what makes the cat builder tick
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NewsHighfield Boats MD on growth ambitions; electric potential and new model development
With 47,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB tender sector and a global player in the 5m+ sector. IBI talked to managing director Julien Carussi
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NewsRiviera owner on building an iconic Australian brand
The revived fortunes of the southeast Queensland boatbuilder is one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in Australia
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NewsNZ builder unveils new 40m explorer yacht concept
The Circa 40m Explorer is aimed at intrepid adventurers
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NewsNZ firm pioneers diesel-electric hybrid equipment as it looks to future
HamiltonJet receives contract to provide waterjets for new electric and hybrid electric ferries
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NewsMaritimo unveils new flagship at SCIBS
The S75 sedan motoryacht is the Australian boatbuilder’s biggest model yet
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NewsBalex wins NZ boat show innovation award
The Balex Ultra trailer took top honours at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
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NewsKiwis out in force for 67th Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
This was the first show to be held by new owner XPO Exhibitions
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NewsDoes Auckland need two boat shows?
Recent Auckland Boat Show rekindles discussion as to the need for two boat shows in New Zealand’s largest city
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NewsNZ’s biggest on-water show approaches
The 2023 Auckland Boat Show will feature a number of new releases from local and international boatbuilders
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NewsYanmar enters NZ boat market
Yanmar Marine International Asia has introduced a new style of pleasure fishing boat to New Zealand
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NewsNZ industry stalwarts recognised
Lionel Sands and John Street become honourary members of NZ Marine
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Asia PacificNZ 2023 Market Overview
Will NZ escape the party hangover? Manufacturers increasingly eyeing up export markets as local boom shows sign of coming to an end
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NewsDates set for 2023 Hutchwilco NZ show
New Zealand’s longest-running boat show will take place next year in May
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