Pusan showcase

Article Abstract:

The South Korean shipping industry will hold its 10th biennial Kormarine exhibition from October 21 to 24 1997 at the Pusan and Exhibition Center. International exhibitors from European countries such as Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany are expected to support the event which highlights the country's booming shipbuilding industry. Exhibitors include Hamworthy Marine of the UK showcasing their V375 water-cooled starting air compressor, ICS Electronics of California showing their ICS DSC 2 Modular GMDSS communications system, and VAF Instruments of the Netherlands exhibiting various fuel-saving products.

Exhibitions, Pusan, South Korea

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Sweden takes European plunge

Article Abstract:

The prospects for growth in Sweden, if it is allowed to join European Union, are good despite the decline of the country's shipbuilding and repair industry. Sweden's shipyards and its marine equipment industries continue to possess a high degree of sophistication. Swedish marine engine makers such as Saab-Scania AB, Hedemora and Volvo Penta AB remain committed to producing state-of-the-art engines. The country's marine electronics companies voice out similar sentiments and are investing heavily on R&D to design new products.

Product development, Economic aspects, Machinery industry, Sweden, Shipyards

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Fighting back

Article Abstract:

The ship repair industry in the Netherlands and Belgium experienced several difficulties in 1995. The Netherlands had to struggle with a strong guilder which led to contract losses due to prices. Both countries also had to contend with competition from Poland and the UK and the cheaper labor contracts offered by former eastern bloc countries. The industry had to resort to restructuring to survive.

Management, Netherlands, Belgium

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