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Organisers of Metstrade, which concluded its largest-ever edition on 20 November 2025, have revealed details of this year’s successful show, including attendance and visitor numbers, and confirmed the dates for the next edition in 2026. The event occupied the full RAI Amsterdam complex for the first time, a change made to accommodate expanded halls, revised…

“When I look at the UK industry versus the larger European market, I really do worry,” says Ian Stevenson, Europe and UK sales for Osculati.  “The introduction of trading barriers has meant most of the retailers turned off export orders to Europe due to increased paperwork, customs and compliance, so Brexit has directly reduced sales for…

MIN sits down with Ryan Luter, director of business development at Supersede, to discuss the firm’s marine-grade plywood replacement. Phoenix, Arizona-based Supersede makes a one-to-one replacement for plywood, using 100 per cent recycled materials with a core of recycled polypropylene and glass fibre. The company won the Manufacturing, Support Products & Materials at the DAME…

ePropulsion Technology Ltd has confirmed details of a planned transition in its United Kingdom and Ireland operations following a recent internal review. In a statement, the company says this decision ‘reflects ePropulsion’s evolving priorities and commitment to the long-term alignment of the group’s global operations’. The ePropulsion Group includes ePropulsion Technology Ltd and its global…

US marine propulsion firm Flux Marine has announced a $15m funding injection to scale production of its all-electric marine outboards and expand sales of its core technology.  The funding round for the Bristol, Rhode Island-headquartered company included participation from existing investors and customers, as well as a new investor, Collide Capital. The firm’s total funding…

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house subsidiary, has named Bryan Elmore as vice president of sales and business development.  Elmore brings more than 15 years of experience in business development, strategic marketing and sales across various industries such as energy, defence, aerospace, marine and consumer products.  Before joining Avikus, Elmore held multiple leadership roles at…

Sylvie Ernoult’s about to retire. For the past 13 years she’s been director of Cannes Yahcting Festival. At the Women in Marine stage at Metstrade – sponsored by Marine Industry News – Ernoult says that she believes that passing the helm should be more than a three month process. In fact, she advocates for 12.…

As yachts grow larger and crews get smaller, German electronics specialist Thitronik is betting that smartphone technology can fill the gap. The company, based in Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, has developed Smartdock, a control system that allows boat owners to dock and cast off directly from their phone. Founder Mark Thietje says the idea came from his…

Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has raised more than USD $10 million in new financing, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international growth. The round was led by private equity investors and a listed company in China, with continued backing from existing shareholder DCM Ventures. The funding comes after a period of strong market progress…

Aged 33, Marcus Hamilton became the CEO of New Zealand-based marine coatings leader Propspeed in 2023. Growing up in New Zealand, Hamilton has always loved the water and says he was fortunate to combine his love for the ocean with a career. Before joining Propspeed, Hamilton was based in marketing at Fusion Entertainment, which Garmin…