1st sale for Windelo
The windelo catamaran brand, launching in November 2019 announces the sale of its first catamaran. This Adventure 50 multihull, built with natural fibers and described as eco-responsible, should be launched in the fall of 2020.
Informa calls for financing to secure its trade shows
The British company Informa, organizer of numerous events, including the Monaco Yacht Show, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach boat shows in the United States and Shanghai in China, has begun raising funds. Its head told our colleagues at IBI International that he has turned to investors to obtain 1 billion pounds sterling to cope with the cancellation of hundreds of meetings it organizes. While the Monaco show has been maintained to date, the 2020 edition of the Shanghai show has just been officially cancelled.
Gurit restructures its composite materials business
The Swiss group Gurit, expert in composite materials, has announced a reorganization of its services. The branch is now divided between the Marine and Industry department and the one dedicated to the wind energy sector, a fast growing sector.
O Yachts launches in the motor catamaran
The Latvian-based shipyard O Yachts presents its first motor catamaran. The Class 6 Power, a 63-foot boat offered in hybrid or electric versions, takes its place in the Baltic brand's multihull range, alongside the Class 4 and Class 6 yachts.
Adeunis equips the port of Rome
French company Adeunis, a specialist in the Internet of Things, has won an export contract for the yachting industry. It has supplied the tourist port of Rome, Italy, with wireless sensors to monitor in real time the electricity consumption of berths and commercial premises along the quays.
