All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 39
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NewsBrunswick announces Boat group executive appointments
Lenn Scholz appointed Boston Whaler president, Jeromie Johnston named president of Lund Boats
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NewsIBEX to launch Sustainability Experience feature
New-for-2023 technology pavilion, trade route, learning lab and education track o draw focus on sustainability initiatives
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NewsRegistration filling up for 2023 NMEA Conference
Annual marine electronics symposium to present extensive agenda of manufacturer training sessions for electronics installers, service techs
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NewsHempel completes Russia exit
Danish coatings manufacturer completes sale of its Russian subsidiary as it divests interests in Russian market
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NewsGarmin signs audio equipment supply agreement with Sportsman Boats
All MY2024 Sportsman Open, Heritage and Masters Series models to come with premium Fusion audio packages
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NewsWhy collaboration is a high value proposition for Patrick Industries
It’s no longer enough to be able to deliver great products at great prices. For Patrick Industries, it is fully collaborative partnerships with key OEMs that represent the key to long-term value creation
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NewsJuly 4 fireworks display torches US marina
Dockage, five pontoon boats destroyed in blaze started by fireworks display
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NewsDockmate extends OEM compatibility
Wireless yacht control specialist extends OEM compatibility with Glendinning controls
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GermanyChristoph Ballin | co-founder & MD | Tyde GmbH
Electric propulsion pioneer and former co-founder and CEO of Torqeedo, Dr Christoph Ballin, talks to IBI about his next chapter as co-founder and managing director of new boat brand Tyde.
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NewsYamaha breaks ground on US propeller plant expansion
Phase Two construction to integrate propeller finishing operations and create new jobs
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Asia PacificHow South Korea established itself as a next gen boating tech leader
South Korea has had a leisure boating sector for less than 20 years, but in that time the budding industry has established itself as a global leader in the development of next-generation boating technology
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Asia PacificAutonomous navigation development puts South Korea in driving seat
While South Korea may be a relatively new player in the marine electronics sector, it is rapidly gaining global prominence on the strength of truly eyebrow-raising innovations
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Asia PacificSouth Korea turbocharges marina infrastructure development plans
An initial government commitment to develop four marinas has since blossomed into a much broader strategy to create more than 70 first class facilities in all, catering to everything from fishing vessels to superyachts
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ReportWelcome to Asia's fastest growing boating market
South Korea has emerged as a significant market for luxury goods and a formidable partner for boat builders looking to expand into the Asia-Pacific market
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Asia PacificSouth Korea punching above its weight in export markets
A steadily growing presence at international boat shows and industry trade events like IBEX and METSTRADE confirms South Korea’s growing stature as a developing exporter of marine parts and equipment
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Deck hardwareInsight | Lippert: Building a vision for growth
Lippert’s chief marketing officer shares his thoughts on today’s leisure boating sector, growing the aftermarket, and strategies for retaining talented employees
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USAWhat a difference a year makes
As the frantic sales environment of the Covid-19 pandemic fades into memory, the US boat market enters that much anticipated new normal that is on one hand familiar, yet on the other hand different as baby boomers slowly cede market dominance to a new generation of buyers
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USABoatbuilders are embracing new market dynamics to capture younger audience
US boat builders are making strides to address an increasingly dynamic market in the face of affordability challenges and the evolving demands of a newer, younger buyer. IBI reports on new product development among the country’s key volume builders
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USAFinancing is readily available, but at what cost?
As boat builders work to rebuild pipelines different approaches to inventory and financial management are beginning to emerge, as some dealers return to pre-pandemic inventory levels and others choose to operate with leaner stock levels and more of a just-in-time approach
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USABalancing act as boatbuilders focus on affordability
With younger buyers still looking to engage a boat market that’s been challenged by inflationary pressures and multiple interest rate hikes, US boat builders are innovating to maintain an affordable path to entry
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