All Sweden articles – Page 18
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Nimbus completes acquisition of Swedish boatbuilder
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats has completed the acquisition of aluminium boat producer Alukin Boats Sweden AB. Alukin, located north of Stockholm, is now a full member of the Nimbus family.
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OXE Marine publishes first quarter results
Swedish outboard engine maker OXE Marine discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the company’s results for the first quarter of 2020, ending March 31
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Strong demand for marine equipment in Sweden, Norway
Byggplast/Sea Sea CEO Joakim Berner says the aftermarket is thriving The start of the boating season has been very good for companies selling boat equipment – especially in Sweden and Norway, where wholesaler Byggplast and retailers SeaSea, Hjertmans and Maritim (with more than 50 shops in both ...
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Dometic puts Q1 Covid loss at $40 million
Swedish equipment manufacturer Dometic Group reported Q1 results, noting a severe impact on its business beginning in mid-March and projecting that April would be much worse
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Testing times accelerate new trends towards sustainable business
The world around us has changed dramatically since the start of 2020. Most of us have been impacted personally, professionally or both. Health and safety have become a critical focus. When we think about sustainability in these changing times, we believe that it includes not just environmental aspects, but also ...
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Volvo struggles to define ‘new normal’
The Volvo Group – parent company of Volvo Penta – released financial results for the first quarter of 2020, revealing the severe impact of Covid-19 on the company’s global operations and continued uncertainty about what demand will look like once the crisis subsides. Marine division revenues weakened somewhat towards the ...
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Swedish builder maintains production at full capacity
Similar to many other manufacturing businesses in Sweden, boatbuilder Hallberg-Rassy continues production activities despite the coronavirus outbreak. However, the restrictions on foreign travel are making it difficult for some of its customers to pick up their yachts, according to senior company representatives. Magnus Rassy, the chief executive of Hallberg-Rassy, told ...
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Nimbus Boats lays off workers
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats, headquartered in Gothenburg, has announced that 60 of the company’s 110 boatbuilders at the factory in Lugnås will have to leave their jobs. This is due to lower sales of new boats since the coronavirus outbreak.
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Volvo provides Covid-19 update
The Volvo Group has postponed its Annual General Meeting given the uncertain and accelerating developments in the wake of the coronavirus
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With many closures already, Volvo alters dividend proposal
In light of Group operations which are – or will be – temporarily closed, the Board of Directors will withdraw its proposal foran extra shareholder dividend given the significant changes in the business environment since announcing 2019 financial results
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Dometic expects negative impact on Q1 results
Sweden’s equipment manufacturer Dometic Group warned of a negative impact on demand and financial results in the company’s first quarter, and withdrew the previously proposed dividend for investors
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Volvo issues statement on Covid-19
Sweden’s Volvo Group has issued an update on the impact of Covid-19, stating that there is a “considerable risk of material financial impact on the Group as from mid-March.”
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Hallberg Rassy invests in capacity, eyes new models
CEO speaks to IBI about the company’s growth plans
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Swedish electric boat start-up receives €5m capital injection
X Shore, a Swedish technology start-up behind the development of a new range of fully electric boats, has received a €5m capital injection led by Peter Dahlberg, founder and former group CEO of veterinary firm AniCura.
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Stockholm show ends early
The Stockholm International Boat Show, which opened on Saturday, is to close early because of the coronavirus. The show organisers are following the advice of the Swedish government and will end the show tonight. It will not reopen. The Stockholm show attracted some 78,497 visitors last year. This year there ...
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Strong demand and positive figures at Gothenburg show
Mid-sized, outboard-powered boats from 5m-7m were particularly popular
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Strong demand for ‘luxury’ boats at Gothenburg show
The Swedish pleasure boat market is still on a high level and the demand for more luxurious boats is obvious at this year’s Gothenburg International Boat Show.
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Humphree reports buoyant sales
Humphree, a Swedish company that pioneered the introduction of interceptors to control the pitching movements of fast craft, has reported a 50 % increase in sales over the past year.
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Allt för sjön- Stockholm International Boat Show - (First Long weekend)
7 - 10 March 2024, Stockholm, Sweden