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Italian equipment suppliers pivot to top end as small boat sales slump
Manufacturers look to the future with investments in R&D, sustainability and smart technologies in race for marketshare
ItalySailboats: New models and series launches brings fresh impetus to market
Italian builders maintain a strong presence in the global sailboat sector; a spate of recent launches and innovations is helping consolidate its leading posiition
ItalyRIBs and small boats: Demand holding up at luxury end
Premium players offering niche, innovative product, invariably aimed at the top end of the market, continue to attract buyers
ItalyItalian builders expect further growth in a normalising market
2024 saw increasing pressure on the middle market of boats in the sub-24m sector, particularly those around 15m. Below 10m the market remains in a holding pattern, though expectations for the year ahead have improved
FranceFrench equipment firms focus on portfolio expansion, export initiatives in anticipation of market rebound
Pressure point as OEM orders slump and poor weather puts dampeners on aftermarket
FranceFrench boatbuilders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
FranceFrench infrastructure investment boost points to long-term gains
Despite the short-term pain of the slowdown that has seen boat registrations slump, government-backed investment in marinas hints at promise of rewards and brighter prospects longer term
USACollaboration, consistency of experience major themes at CES
The world’s largest technology trade fair makes it clear that collaboration and a commitment to deliver consistent, unified experiences are keys to driving growth
UKRising to the challenge - boatbuilder review, Part 2
Following on from IBI’s update on developments at Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline and the broader challenges the UK market faces, we provide a full round-up of progress in the rest of the UK boatbuilding sector
NetherlandsDutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
Asia PacificAustralia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
Middle EastAs it bucks the slowdown, is the Gulf market finally coming of age?
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
NewsLumitec extends warranty programme
LED lighting specialist announces five-year warranty on all products
NewsAugust Race expands into African market
UK boat care product specialist appoints distributor for sub-Saharan Africa
NewsIconic Marine consolidates manufacturing, relocates NauticStar
The US builder is bringing NauticStar from Mississippi to its North Carolina headquarters
NewsAncasta strengthens sales team in response to sustained business growth
UK brokerage implements series of internal promotions and new appointments
NewsAkzoNobel expands supervisory board
Hans-Joachim Müller has a wealth of experience in the chemicals industry
NewsConfindustria Nautica: Italian industry outlook remains positive
Despite some uncertainty in the small-boat market, the sector-wide outlook is good
NewsSouth Africa amends legal definition of PWCs to allow MPA access
The move follows protracted negotiations involving government and private sector stakeholders
News3rd Tuscany Yachting Week puts key Italian boating region in the spotlight
YARE 2025, Seatec and Compotec are all part of this week’s events calendar
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