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New French technical consultancy established
After working for the Federation des Industries Nautiques (FIN) for 20 years as its technical manager, Gregiore Dolto has established his own consulting company – CTN Conseil (Connaissances Techniques du Nautisme).
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French marina operator buys Dutch marinas
French marina operator Port Adhoc has signed a contract to acquire three marinas in the Netherlands from local group Thuishavens.
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NewsBeneteau CEO points to new strategic direction in Les Echos interview
The hundreds of suppliers and dealers for one of world’s largest boatbuilders should expect significant changes in the coming year; Former CEO takes issue with successor’s statements
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NewsCannes show management decision further delayed
The long-running legal dispute between the Fédération des Industries Nautique and show organiser Reed Exhibitions France will not be heard by the Paris Court of Appeals until December 2020
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NewsFrance’s Atlantic show draws crowds
The Grand Pavois La Rochelle in-water and land-based boat show, which ended its six-day run yesterday, serves buyers from a wide catchment area on the Atlantic coast of France from Le Havre to Biarritz with visitors also attending from Paris and further afield and a small contingent from Spain and ...
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French leisure marine industry exceeds €5bn
French trade association FIN (La Fédération des Industries Nautiques) has presented its key figures for the 2018 industry season in France.
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NewsIGY Marinas open new superyacht facility in France
As part of its strategic plan to build a strong presence in Europe, IGY Marinas has officially opened its new superyacht marina at Sète in the South of France. The purpose-built facility is able to berth the world’s largest yachts.
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NewsLinssen to build 10 more craft for French charter firm
Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands will build another 10 self-drive rental craft for France’s Locaboat Holidays. Since late 2017, it has already delivered 28 steel Pénichette Evolution motoryachts, which it has jointly developed with Locaboat.
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NewsIguana Yachts names VP of sales and marketing
Iguana Yachts, a French builder of amphibious boats, has named Bastien Bonnet as its new VP of sales and marketing.
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NewsRecord registration for 2019 Cannes show
The organisers of this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival have announced that exhibitor registration is already 8% up over last year’s figure. According to Reed Expositions, 529 boats over 10m in length will be making an appearance on water, including 119 sailboats and 410 motorboats – 7% more than last year.
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Acquera Yachting opens three new locations
Acquera Yachting has announced expansion plans to pen three new offices service Monaco, Antibes and St Tropez and has hired Xavier Paris to manage the operations and what the company is calling an “ambitious growth plan.”
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Jeanneau announces new monocat boat concept
Jeanneau’s spring press conference, held during an international boat test event for boating media in Cannes, was the setting for a scoop for the attending journalists. Antoine Chancelier, marketing director for the sailing boat division of the French shipyard, announced an innovative boat concept to representatives of the press against ...
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NewsYamaha extends marine dealer financing solutions
The company’s new finance program is intended to boost boat and engine sales at both the wholesale and retail level
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NewsReed appeals Cannes show verdict
The question over which organisation will acquire the long-term rights to manage one of industry’s premier boat shows remains open
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NewsYanmar reports increased business in France
The Japanese engine manufacturer recently opened a sales and customer representative office in La Roche-sur-Yon
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New Balmar distributor for Belgium and France
Balmar, the DC charging solutions specialist from the US, has chosen Xlokk Enterprises to distribute its products in Belgium and France.
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NewsFountaine Pajot emphasises growth following Dufour investment
The Fountaine Pajot (FP) group, which since last year includes Dufour, emphasised its new status at boot Düsseldorf last week, indicating that it is now a leading player in the European boating market.
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French luxury services firm opens yacht division
Barnes, a company based in France that provides tailor-made services to a wealthy French and international customer base, has established a new division offering a suite of yachting services. The news follows the company setting up other new ventures covering art and wine.
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NewsNew Platinum series engine presents golden opportunity for Nanni
Nanni’s new N16 Platinum series engine, being launched this week at Düsseldorf, is the big sister to the N13 launched at Cannes last September, and represents a key strategic move for the engine manufacturer. Based on a Scania block, the 16lt, 1,200hp engine is the biggest the French manufacturer has ...
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NewsControl of Cannes boat show awarded to Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN)
The Paris High Court (Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris) has issued a ruling in favour of the French boat industry federation (FIN) in its case against UK-based Reed Exhibitions concerning control of the Cannes Yachting Festival.
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