All The Netherlands articles – Page 43
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HISWA: all-electric Amsterdam boating will destroy local sector
The City of Amsterdam plans drastic steps to end traffic jams on its historic canals that have led to a 30% rise in nuisance complaints in recent years. The steps include a move to electric-only recreational boating by 2025.
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Wireless Logic Group acquires M2MBlue of the Netherlands
Britain’s fast-expanding Wireless Logic Group has acquired M2MBlue of the Netherlands, a company that combines cellular, satellite and land connections to deliver secure internet services to passengers on superyachts and ocean liners.
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New Dutch builder launches ‘circular’ catamaran
A new yacht company in the Netherlands, Vaan Yachts, has introduced its first-ever model. The Vaan R4 is a 12.8m (42ft) catamaran made from ‘circular’ materials, including recycled aluminium, cork and plant-based alternatives for leather.
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Strong refit market drives VBH growth and expansion
Riding the coat tails of a buoyant global refit market, Dutch systems integrator Van Berge Henegouwen is reporting rising demand for upgrades of onboard IT networks.
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AkzoNobel reports mixed 2018; Vows ‘to invest in growth’
AkzoNobel NV, the Dutch-based multinational maker of decorative paints and performance coatings, has reported mixed 2018 results due to adverse currency movements, pricier raw materials and lower volumes.
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Dutch America’s Cup entry names MD
Eelco Blok, a former CEO of Dutch telecoms provider KPN, has been named managing director of DutchSail, the company behind the Dutch challenger in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021.
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Dutch builder reports strongest year ever
Zeelander Yachts of the Netherlands has revealed that 2018 was the company’s most successful year ever, with a 30% increase in new motoryacht sales. The Dutch builder also has a solid order book for 2019 and a new flagship due for delivery this spring.
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North Technology Group purchases Magic Marine, forms new division
North Technology Group (NTG) has purchased MBrands International BV, owners of the Magic Marine technical sailing apparel brand and Mystic kiteboarding accessories, creating a new division of NTG called North Actionsports Group.
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Global superyacht market starts year on strong footing
Deliveries, launches and keel-layings all feature in what measures up to be a flurry of activity at superyacht yards at the end of 2018 and start of 2019. The latest project news comes from Brazil, Italy and particularly the Netherlands.
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Vanquish moves aggressively to elevate its visibility worldwide
New 58ft range in the pipe along with smaller ‘accessible’ composite models to broaden brand’s appeal
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Fat order book leads Feadship to build 166m hall
De Vries Scheepsbouw, a founding member of the Feadship alliance of superyacht builders, has started work on a second build hall – 166m long – in the northern Dutch town of Makkum.
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Yanmar appoints global sales manager
Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has appointed Martijn Oggel as its global sales manager. Based at YMI Almere in the Netherlands, Oggel will implement the company’s strategic directives in alignment with local offices and key distributors. He will report directly to YMI director of sales and marketing Floris Lettinga.
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HISWA Holland Marine, RECRON members OK merger
Members of HISWA Holland Marine, the Dutch boating sector lobby, and RECRON, the Netherlands’ leisure industry trade group, have agreed to merge. Representing almost 2,500 companies, the two parties will act as a strategic alliance.
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Linssen turns 70 and sells 11 yachts worth €5.2m
Linssen Yachts of the Netherlands says it took orders for 11 yachts worth €5.2m at its annual mid-November in-house boat show, which coincided with the Dutch motoryacht maker’s 70th anniversary.
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VETUS Maxwell strengthens South American presence
VETUS Maxwell, the Dutch marine systems manufacturer, has appointed E&P Marine Inc as its representative for South America and the Caribbean. The Miami-based leisure equipment supplier will represent the VETUS and Maxwell product lines in the region from Mexico through to Brazil and across the Caribbean islands.
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Zabava arrives at Dutch yard for complete refit
The 30m Heesen-built motoryacht Zabava arrived at ICON Yachts’ facilities in Harlingen, the Netherlands recently for a complete refit ahead of the Mediterranean cruising season. Originally delivered as Buka in 2000, the yacht previously cruised under the name Pokrov II before being sold to its new owner in ...
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Piet Brouwer wins Dutch SY contract
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology in the Netherlands plans to step up collaboration with Royal Huisman after winning a contract to design and install the complete electro-technical system on the Dutch superyacht builder’s 55m motoryacht project Phi.
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HISWA, Dutch leisure sector lobby to merge
In the face of consumers’ changing vacationing patterns, HISWA Holland Marine, the Dutch boating sector lobby and RECON, the Netherlands’ leisure industry trade group, plan to merge.
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Feadship Refit & Services opens for business
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has announced the formation of a globally operating company called Feadship Refit & Services, which will be responsible for implementing Feadship’s new customer support strategy referred to as ‘My Feadship’.
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Allpa and Technodrive hit 30
Dutch manufacturer and distributor celebrating 30 years distributing Technodrive