All The Netherlands articles – Page 87

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Feature | Lithium Batteries: Weighing the cost of lithium

2010-08-01T15:26:00Z

Li-Ion and LiPo batteries may offer many advantages in boatbuilding, but are these benefits offset by the extra expense?

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Markets and regions | Europe: Round up - Facing up to the new order

2010-08-01T13:40:00Z

Dutch boatbuilders are also turning to refit opportunities and pooling resources to overcome the downturn

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Markets and regions | Europe: Round up - Two-speed recovery

2010-08-01T13:27:00Z

Germany’s resurgence is good news but the mediterranean markets remain weak, threatening europe’s fragile recovery

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WhisperPower hires UK area manager

2010-07-30T20:07:00Z

David Melville has joined the Dutch diesel generator specialist as area manager for the UK and Ireland

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Pedro-Boat appoints UK dealer

2010-07-29T06:29:00Z

The Dutch manufacturer of steel-hulled motorcruisers has chosen Global Yachts as its new Cantia dealer in the UK

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Vetus expands operations in Asia-Pacific

2010-07-27T09:55:00Z

Vetus APAC will be responsible for sales of Vetus products throughout Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

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Linssen Yachts opens UK facility

2010-07-27T03:01:00Z

The Dutch steel yacht producer has formed Linssen Yachts UK Ltd

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Mastervolt UK appoints new general manager

2010-07-19T20:22:00Z

David Craig returns to the role after an eight-year stint as finance director at a manufacturing firm

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New managing director at Jongert Shipyard

2010-07-12T12:06:00Z

New MD sees bright future for yard

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Countries and regions | Netherlands focus : Superyachts - First signs of recovery?

2010-06-01T15:36:00Z

New orders return to the dutch superyacht industry, but challenges remain for top-end yacht builders

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: A show of unity - Boat brokers rally together

2009-11-01T12:26:00Z

Qualified Yacht & Ship Brokers Association reports signs of market recovery

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Superyacht builders

2009-11-01T11:18:00Z

Superyachts make a significant contribution to Holland’s marine industry. According to a survey of superyacht builders carried out by SuperYachtTimes.com, the Netherlands was the world’s fourth largest exponent of yachts over 24m (79ft) in 2008, after Italy, the US and Turkey. In the same year Dutch marine federation HISWA counted ...

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Equipment suppliers & service providers

2009-11-01T11:15:00Z

‘Diversification’ is the strategy of choice for many Dutch equipment companies looking to escape the downturn.

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Shaken, but not deterred

2009-11-01T11:11:00Z

The Dutch industry has been hit hard by recession, but many show resilience in the face of adversity

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Building begins on J-Class Rainbow

2009-10-22T22:27:00Z

Construction has started on the hull of the new J-Class Rainbow at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw's Makkum yard in the Netherlands

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New build | Round-up: Netherlands - Dutch courage

2009-06-01T14:39:00Z

Like any other sector Holland’s superyacht industry may be susceptible to the global downturn, But the Dutch remain well positioned to see through the freeze

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Steel the show

2008-12-01T10:50:00Z

Linssen Yachts dominates the steel displacement boatbuilding sector in Holland, producing high-quality boats in the 9m-15m (30ft-49ft) range. Fresh from the Linssen ‘in-house’ boat show, its order book is remarkably healthy, despite the worldwide recession. How has this family-run business bucked the trend, and is it something to do with ...

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: High flying Dutchmen

2008-11-01T11:05:00Z

One of the most important markets for Dutch superyachts may have taken a serious hit from the credit crunch, but big boats are still booming in the Netherlands

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Brokers

2008-11-01T11:03:00Z

‘Back to reality’ is how Dutch brokers are describing 2008. For most this has meant a drop in the number of units leaving showrooms. “We don’t have the sales of three years ago,” says John Stalman, director of Bavaria sailboat dealer Van den Bosch Yachting in Almere. “But we can’t ...

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BUSINESS REPORT | THE NETHERLANDS: Equipment suppliers

2008-11-01T11:01:00Z

Mixed fortunes characterise the Dutch marine equipment industry in the last quarter of 2008. The sector is, however, well-established enough to be accustomed to the highs and lows of the markets, and many companies have sufficiently diverse interests to weather even the storm.Beschier Kik, managing director of 45-year-old Dutch engine ...