All Finland articles – Page 6
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NewsNautor’s Swan enters powerboat sector
The new Swan Shadow heralds the renowned Finnish sailboat builder’s first foray into the motoryacht market
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NewsNautor’s Swan launches ‘New Maxi Era’ with Swan 88 as entry model
Finnish yacht-builder Nautor’s Swan is placing strong emphasis on its Swan Maxi models as a key part of the brand’s future. Nautor’s Swan has been involved with the Maxi market segment for some 50 years but it is now looking to build on the launch of the innovative Swan 115 ...
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News2021 Helsinki Boat Show rescheduled to 2022
The 2021 Helsinki International Boat Show (Vene 21 Båt) has been rescheduled to 2022 on account of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAquatic AV appoints Finnish distributor
Aquatic AV, the US manufacturer of specialist waterproof AV equipment, has named Norcap as its new Finnish distributor.
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VideoIBI interview with Nautor’s Swan CEO Giovanni Pomati (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Giovanni Pomati, CEO of one of Finland’s iconic sailboat brand Nautor’s Swan, about elevating the user experience, how customers are adapting to the ’new normal’, the latest on model development, and why we need physical boat ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Nautor’s Swan CEO Giovanni Pomati
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Giovanni Pomati, CEO of one of Finland’s most internationally-recognised builders, Nautor’s Swan, about elevating the user experience and how customers are adapting to the ’new normal’, the latest on model development, and why we need physical boat shows more than ever
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NewsFlipper enters international market with new flagship
Kuopio, Finland-based Bella Veneet Oy is bringing a new Flipper boat to the market, marking a new era for the more than 50-year-old Flipper brand.
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NewsHelsinki Boat-Afloat boosts late-summer sales in Finland
Visitors were able to view the boats safely on the piers and in the marina of the HSK yacht club More than 10,000 people visited the Helsinki Boat-Afloat Show in Lauttasaari, Finland last weekend, with warm, sunny weather helping to boost late-summer boat sales. It was the ...
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VideoFinland: IBI State of the Industry Briefing
Finland is a microcosm of what countries across Europe are reporting – booming interest in boating, soaring sales and newcomers – evidenced a week ago at the first major boat show to take place in the region since March. IBI Editor Ed Slack speaks with Jarkko Pajusalo, CEO of ...
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NewsEuropean Overview: Bright spots amid the uncertainty
The fallout of Covid-related lockdowns and safety protocols has had far-reaching impacts on Europe’s industry, but there are winners amid the upheaval.
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InterviewIBI Interview with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview series, Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s biggest boatbuilder with three ranges – Finnmaster, Grandezza and Husky. In this excerpt, Björklund discusses the builder’s plans for continued growth. IBI plus subscribers, can watch the full video ...
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VideoIBI speaks with Finnmaster’s Kjell Björklund
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Kjell Björklund, Managing Director of Finnmaster Boats, Scandinavia’s largest builder, about his ambitions for the builder’s three brands, including production volumes, new model developments, and ways in which the pandemic has affected how the company is operating.
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NewsFinnish boat registration up strongly as Helsinki Boat-Afloat opens its doors
More than 250 boats are on display at Helsinki Boat-Afloat The ‘staycation’ trend has provided a positive boost to boating in Finland this summer, with 22% more boats registered in the first half of 2020 compared to the same time last year. According to Finnish marine industries ...
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NewsNautor’s Swan establishes new division to manage global customer care
Finnish sailing yacht builder Nautor’s Swan has established a new division, Nautor’s Swan Global Service, to manage and develop its international customer care service. Nautor’s Swan has delivered more than 2,350 yachts since 1966.
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NewsNew Axopar 22 to launch in September
Finland’s Axopar Boats is turning its attention to the smaller 22ft market with the upcoming launch of the Axopar 22 Spyder – a 7.2m trailerable boat that comes shipped from the factory in a fixed-size container for significantly reduced delivery costs.
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NewsAxopar co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala - The 15-minute read
Not watched the video yet? Read the transcript of IBI’s recent Axopar interview, where the co-founder reveals why, despite Covid, production is booming, and reveals the unique capability of its platform production techniques and what model launches we can expect this autumn
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NewsFinnish boaters set to enjoy fewer restrictions
Jarkko Pajusalo of the Finnish marine industry association shares positive news on post-Covid restrictions
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NewsFinnish ‘boat test’ event deemed a success
For the second year in a row, Finnboat, the Finnish marine industries association, held a ‘boat test’ event for interested customers in Lauttasaari from June 5-6.
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Report
Market Overview | Finland
Off the back of one of the most positive Helsinki boat shows in years, Finland’s marine industry had been looking forward to a buoyant 2020. Now it waits anxiously to see what tomorrow brings
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NewsWartsila to restructure marine business ‘to accelerate strategy execution’
A new corporate three-part structure is to be introduced for the marine business of Finnish high-tech systems company Wärtsilä, from July 1, 2020. The company is a major supplier of various systems and equipment to the global yacht market and in a statement the reorganisation was stated to be aimed ...
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