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News
Tesla’s former head of global manufacturing launches new 30ft electric boat
John Vo forecasts building a partially automated “mega-factory” in two years to build one boat every 30 minutes
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US representatives ask NOAA to suspend right whale rule action
The recreational marine and sport fishing industry say the proposed rule would devastate their businesses
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COP28: Mixed industry response; Ex-marine trade publisher ordered back from event
The UK Climate Minister was forced to return to Britain on Tuesday to cast his vote on a controversial new immigration bill
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RIB specialist updates all production moulds in major yard investment
Gemini Marine CEO speaks to IBI about updating the company’s complete product offering
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2024 Thailand show to feature expanded in-water display and B2B conference
New B2B conference to start the show
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Grand Large Yachting secures three new investors to boost expansion
Sailing yacht specialist secures new investors as exports dominate sales
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Arc Boats moves to new US factory
Electric boat manufacturer’s new LA plant will allow serial production of the Arc One and an additional model to be released in 2024
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Norway
Sleipner’s new generation of Vector fins
Sleipner says its latest design of Vector fin is now 122% more effective than the original. IBI was invited to the factory to see the fins being made, and out into a bumpy Baltic to witness them in action
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UK
Insight | Ancasta - How to drive new boat sales
Headquartered in the UK, but with an international network of brokers, Ancasta is a distributor for several leading brands of yacht and sells between 50-70 new models a year. Managing director Nick Griffith explains how sales can be optimised for the OEM
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France
Jeremy Tedguy | CEO, Alliance Marine Group
French marine equipment manufacturer and distributor Alliance Marine Group has been aggressively pursuing international expansion through acquisition since 2017. Last year turnover hit €310m and today the company, which manufactures Ocean Safety, Typhoon, Plastimo and Jobe brands, employs 850 staff in eight different countries. IBI caught up with newly appointed ...
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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
UK Equipment: Innovation paying dividends
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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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
UK Boatbuilders: Focus on profitability as supply chain headaches ease
IBI presents its annual A-Z review on the status of key UK boatbuilders, with business updates and outlook comment on 2024
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UK
UK Overview: Cautiously optimistic
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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FIN unveils details of new Paris show
Nautic en Seine is scheduled for October 2024 in the Hauts-de-Seine
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Suez Canal Authority to co-establish boatbuilding firm
The Egyptian government is keen to promote yacht tourism along its coast
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Italian marine accessories producer grows turnover
Sales were up 10% in the first 10 months of this year, says firm
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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