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COVID-19 Update: Europe Slowly Resuming Production
April 21, 2020–After four weeks of lockdown, some European countries are slowly lifting restrictions, allowing industrial production and some commercial operations to restart, and restoring some freedoms to their citizens.

Emiliano Marzoli In Italy, this week represents a key moment as some industries can resume production. Agricultural and Lawn&Garden OEMs can reopen their factories, although respecting strict regulations that will reduce factory capacity. The same is happening in Spain starting April 13, with all segments resuming work, but with differences across regions. Moreover, many OEMs were not able to meet the new working regulations and could not resume production.
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A new Era in EU Industrial Strategy
This article appeared in the March issue of PowerTALK News.
The European Commission has released a document showing how they are going to support the European Industry in the challenging transformation required in the coming years.

Emiliano Marzoli The strategy is made up of three pillars designed to give European companies the opportunity to grow and strengthen their position in the global market. The pillars focus on global competitiveness, “green” development, and development of digital infrastructures.
The green and digital transformations are critical to develop new skills and capabilities to retain Europe as an innovation leader.
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Boot 2020 Wraps Up Successful Boat Show
Natasa Mulahalilovic is PSR MarineLink Product Manager
Emiliano Marzoli is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe
Dalibor Sablic is Senior Business Development Manager – Europe

SUMMARY: The general mood at Boot 2020 this year was very positive. Most builders said they had a very successful nautical 2018/2019 year, and most said they are looking forward to a good year in 2020. The show drew 240,000 visitors who had an opportunity to meet 1,900 exhibitors from 71 countries.
The Sailing boats segment is coming back on track, motorboats of all sizes are doing well, the super yachts segment remains strong, and inflatable boats and tenders have gained in popularity. The optimistic view for 2020 is based on good year-end results, continuous investments in new technologies, materials, equipment, design and exciting new boat concepts.

Natasa Mulahalilovic Modern designs, completely new looks, use of light and solid material, work on multi-functionality and openness of the boats is visible everywhere and in all segments. Boats are open more than ever, providing more space and light, and bringing riders closer to the water.
The environmental awareness is growing, and a new generation of boaters is looking for cleaner solutions, not just comfort. That’s why the sailing segment is gaining ground, electric boats are appealing to the general curiosity, and small and medium motorboats are more attractive than in last 10 years when the trend was towards bigger motor yachts and super yachts.
17 Halls of Boats, Boats and More Boats
Duesseldorf, Germany–The Power Systems Research (PSR) team spent several days exploring the 17 halls at this year’s Boot 2020 Show, reviewing products and talking with pleasure boat builders, traders and other industry professionals about the latest achievements, innovations and trends.
The 51st edition of Boot 2020, Europe’s largest boat show, wrapped up January 26, after drawing attendance of 240,000 for the nine-day event. People came mainly from Europe, but they came from all over the world, as well.
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Innovation Was the Name of the Game at Agritechnica 2019

HANNOVER, Germany–For many years, Agritechnica has been growing and strengthening its role as the top European agricultural trade show. Despite the struggles that the industry is facing, with declining order books and a less than enthusiastic outlook for 2020, Agritechnica 2019 held here Nov. 11-16, 2019, reaffirmed its position as the most important ag tech event in Europe. The show reported 2,820 exhibitors and 450,000 visitors, more than 130,000 of them from outside Germany.
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Manitou Prepares for Slowdown after Record H1 2019
PSR Analysis: Manitou group reported a particularly strong H1 2019 with 24% growth over H1 2018. Michel Denis, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Over the first half of the year, business was very strong in our markets, as well as in almost all geographical areas,” he said.
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Daimler and BAIC Relationship Becomes Stronger
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We are very pleased that our long-standing partner BAIC (Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd.) is now a long-term investor in Daimler.”
Daimler and BAIC are linked in a long-term partnership. Daimler has been shareholder of BAIC Motor since 2013.
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