Nick Hopkinson
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)7793 056 399
- Email:
- nick@ibiplus.co.uk
- Website:
- www.ibinews.co.uk
- Netherlands
The story of METSTRADE
How the industry’s largest equipment trade show began and who were the prime movers
- News
Hong Kong to review marina and sheltered harbour provision
Government meeting scheduled to discuss recommendations
- News
ICOMIA and IFBSO to meet in Sanremo
Delegates will gather in Sanremo on Monday for the 2023 ICOMIA/IFBSO congress
- News
Simpson Marine issues statement on sale negotiations
Sanlorenzo conducting further studies into its intended acquisition
- France
Suppliers and purchasing
VP Purchasing at Groupe Beneteau’s Boat Division, Delphine Planes talks to IBI about relationship building and the three words that can torpedo a supplier’s chances
- News
Yamaha Marine increases production of big outboards to boost profitability
Company will strengthen the role of the US in research and development
- News
Simpson Marine sells first Sanlorenzo via China tax-free zone
Hainan continues to attract yacht buyers
- News
Two leading pay-to-use boat clubs attract more than 70,000 members
More newcomers to boating embrace the concept of easy boating
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The future of the Cannes Boat Show - what next in the long running saga?
Decision on protracted ownership battle delayed by procedural problems. Will this latest development adversely affect the running of this year’s show?
- News
Thousands of Yamaha products stuck in transit
Suez Canal fiasco still affecting supplies of marine engines
- News
Southern Hemisphere boat shows kick off next week in Auckland
Exhibition news from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina
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The market for outboard engines in Brazil
Brazil accounts for a signifigant proportion of outboard engines sold in South America
- News
Could Informa be on the global boat show acquisition trail again?
Latest deal involves a partnership with the NMMA
- News
Yamaha Marine reorganises and announces management changes
With the objective of strengthening its overall marine business strategy and to increase value, Yamaha has announced that its current engine and boat sections will be progressively dissolved, and the marine business operations will be reorganised according to their specific functions.
- News
Boats Group $850 million sale update
New owners of the international online brokerage service believe the boating industry has many unmet needs
- News
Former Ferretti owners purchase the Boats Group for a reported $850m
The private equity firm Permira, which had a controlling stake in Ferretti in the early 2000s, has re-entered the marine leisure industry by acquiring Boats Group from fellow private equity investors, Apax Partners. Although the deal was struck on the 29th of December, the transaction value was not disclosed either ...
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Giovanna Vitelli calls for whole-hearted industry commitment to Düsseldorf 2021
Azimut-Benetti’s vice president, Giovanna Vitelli, has called on her competitors to rally together to present the industry in its best light at the forthcoming boot Düsseldorf, which is now scheduled for 17-25 April.
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Brexit agreement hangs in the Balance
A preview the leading article in IBI`s forthcoming issue has publisher Nick Hopkinson hoping for a workable Brexit agreement