All articles by Arlene Sloan – Page 2
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BRP to build new boat plant
PWC and boat manufacturer, BRP, announced its Marine Group will build a new production facility in Mexico dedicated to boat manufacturing
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The new ‘Veer’ takes US innovation award
The latest entry in Brunswick’s boat portfolio – Veer Boats – took top honours in the popular fishing boat category; BRP’s Manitou Boats, Premier Marine, and Barletta Boats were also named winners
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Catana reports continued growth momentum
French multihull specialist, Catana Group, has reported robust revenue gains for the first quarter of its 2022-23 fiscal year, and foresees a strong 2023-24
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European RV & boat markets share common trends
Supply chain and staff shortages, delayed production and deliveries, record order backlogs, higher prices and revenues… sound familiar? The 2022 market review on Europe’s recreational vehicle market reveals many similarities to the boating industry’s past year
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Fountaine-Pajot posts solid results for 2022 financial year
The French builder reported revenue gains and a strong uplift in profitability, while also reaffirming its sustainability commitment
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HanseYachts posts sales & production gains while losses mount
The German boat building Group published results for fiscal 2021-22 revealing losses in excess of its forecast, but also showing significant progress in revenues, orders and production volume – and the exit from its loss-making investiment in Privilège Marine
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Top trends from 2022; What to look out for in 2023
So what did we learn from 2022 and what can we expect from the year ahead? IBI spotlights the trends that will shape the future of our industry
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French industry to review future of Paris Boat Show
Following up on IBI’s story last week about the dilemma of a boat show which remains popular among the public but less so among exhibitors, the French marine industry association has announced it will undertake a comprehensive review of the event
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Italian builders lead 2023 Global Order Book
Published by IBI parent company BOAT International, the latest round-up of superyacht projects reveals a record number yachts in build around the world
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Unanimous approval for MarineMax development plans
Commisioners for Florida’s Pinellas County gave an enthusiastic and unanimous approval to the MarineMax plan to build a new plant for Intrepid Powerboats creating another 300 jobs for the area
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MarineMax to build major new boat plant
If you think MarineMax has been in the news a lot lately, you’re right – the world’s largest boat and yacht retailer has been on an investment spree in December – a strong signal of the company’s confidence in its own prospects and the overall boating market for 2023 and ...
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MarineMax establishes new technology business
The global boat retailer, brokerage and service group will expand its technology investments through New Wave Innovations, a newly-established business entity within the company, while also acquiring the full shares of one of its digital partners
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Beneteau lifts ’22 forecast; updates ’25 targets
France’s Groupe Beneteau used the occasion of the Paris Boat Show to host an Investor Conference this afternoon providing a comprehensive review of both recent accomplishments and future ambitions
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MarineMax reveals details of latest acquisition
The boat and yacht retailer said its latest deal would expand the Group’s service offerings in marina and other waterfront construction projects
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Volvo hosts 2022 Environment Prize Ceremony
This year’s award goes to three top experts on microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans and waterways
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UK superyacht refit & custom builder reports 2021 gains
In just-filed financial accounts for 2021, Pendennis Shipyard revealed increases in both revenues and profits for the year
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Grand Banks expands US footprint
The Malaysia-based luxury yacht group, Grand Banks Marine, continues to build on its sales success in North America
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Suzuki outboard sales see strong gains in the company’s first half
North America was a strong driver in Suzuki Motor’s Marine Segment which saw record sales and profitability in the first six months of the company’s financial year
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OneWater discusses hurricane impact & US market demand
In its Q4/year-end financial report, the US dealer and parts & accessories group reported an ‘outstanding’ year while noting a significant impact on Florida businesses in the final weeks of the financial year
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Lippert Components acquires appliance and electronics manufacturer
US-based equipment and component manufacturer continues acquisition path to continued growth