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German Market Continues To Struggle
Emiliano Marzoli Data released in early June by the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) shows that Germany’s domestic machinery orders fell 4% to 5% in real terms year-over-year. High manufacturing costs and rigid bureaucracy continue to weigh down the home market. However, the industry is forecasting a 1% production recovery to $15.72 billion USD (€13.7 billion) for the latter half of 2026. This mild turnaround is entirely driven by the rollout of the German federal government’s “Special Assets” (Sondervermögen) off-budget funds, which are finally trickling down into physical orders for climate protection, infrastructure, and defense machinery.
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Beneteau Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results
Natasa Mulahalilovic Groupe Beneteau reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with revenues reaching €169.5 million, up 30.1% compared with €130.3 million in Q1 2025 (+34.5% at constant currency). The performance was supported by robust retail demand, successful new model launches, and nearly €20 million of deliveries deferred from late 2025 in the United States.
The Sailing division generated revenues of €63.7 million, an increase of 18.6% at constant currency, driven by strong sales of monohull and multihull models launched in 2025 and a 22% recovery in sales to charter operators. The Motor division recorded revenues of €96.9 million, up 45.2% at constant currency, benefiting from strong demand in Europe, particularly in the Dayboating segment, and the success of new BENETEAU and PRESTIGE models.
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Volvo Trucks’ Unveils Alternative-Fuel Engine
Emiliano Marzoli Volvo Trucks has unveiled a multi-billion SEK investment of an entirely new 13-liter combustion engine platform. Engineered to meet Europe’s strictest efficiency mandates, these engines are the most fuel-efficient ever produced by the OEM, delivering immediate reductions in CO2 emissions.
Crucially, the platform is built with a “fuel-agnostic” architecture; the base engine is ready to run on renewable diesel (HVO) and bio-gas, and is structurally designed to accommodate future hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) applications. This platform rollout complements Volvo’s existing battery-electric and fuel-cell programs, cementing their “three-path” strategy toward net-zero emissions by 2040 while continuing to secure top-tier safety marks, including recent five-star Euro NCAP ratings for its regional distribution trucks.
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Volvo Moves into Big Electric Equipment
Emiliano Marzoli Volvo Construction Equipment has officially transitioned the A30 Electric and A40 Electric articulated haulers into serial production at its Braås site in Sweden. Originally unveiled as prototypes at bauma 2025, these machines represent the largest electric articulated haulers currently available on the global market, boasting payloads of 29 and 39 tons, respectively.
Designed for high-utilization environments like large-scale infrastructure projects and mining, the haulers offer up to six hours of operation on a single charge, depending on the application. The first production units are scheduled for delivery to customers in the United Kingdom and Norway this month.
This move solidifies Volvo’s commitment to lead the heavy-duty transition, moving beyond compact machines into the most energy-intensive segments of the construction industry.
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EU Legislation Boosts EU Manufacturing
Emiliano Marzoli On March 4, 2026, the European Commission unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a cornerstone of the “Clean Industrial Deal” aimed at reclaiming Europe’s manufacturing prowess. The Act sets a bold target to increase manufacturing’s share of EU GDP to 20% by 2035.
To achieve this, it introduces strict “Union origin” (Made in EU) and low-carbon requirements for public procurement and subsidy schemes. For the automotive and heavy machinery sectors, the Act is particularly transformative: starting in 2029, public tenders for electric vehicles (EVs) will require that at least 70% of the vehicle’s non-battery value originates from within the EU, with final assembly and significant battery production also taking place on European soil.
Additionally, the Act creates “Industrial Acceleration Areas” to provide a digital “one-stop-shop” for permitting, drastically reducing the bureaucratic delays that have historically hampered the expansion of European factory sites.
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Boot 2026 Shows Strong Shift To Outboard Power
Natasa Mulahalilovic Boot Düsseldorf 2026 welcomed more than 200,000 visitors over nine days (Jan. 17-25) and hosted about 1,500 exhibitors from 120 countries. The show was about the same size as that of the 2025 event, but last year’s show drew exhibitors from only about 67 countries.
Boot once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading indoor boat show. The event covered the entire spectrum of the marine industry, including motorboats, yachts and superyachts, catamarans, sailing boats, outboard and electric boats, engines, power generation systems, equipment and components, as well as touristic services, charter companies, and boating clubs.
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