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VOICES: DAVIDE BREVIGLIERI, CEO, AZIMUT YACHTS do BRAZIL few boatyard hubs in Brazil “Santa Catarina was the state more lightness, better navigability, volume scaling and chosen for the largest concentration of suppliers, logistics, stability. Reducing the boat’s weight enables the brand to security, workforce training capacity, and tax incentives. invest heavily in luxury details and ? nishes, including met-

It is still a challenge to ? nd specialized labor because the als, stones, glass and wood. In terms of design I can exem- boating industry is still young in Brazil. plify with Azimut 62, an internationally awarded design

However, there is potential, and for this, we constantly revolution in the nautical world. Italian Achille Salvagni invest in training with Italian specialists so that we can in- (one of the 100 best designers in the world according to AD creasingly professionalize our employees and follow ex- Collector and included in the “A” list by Elle Decor USA) actly the same product standard developed in the global has managed to bring the whole atmosphere of a home into unit of the brand,” said Breviglieri. the boat with elegant furniture, curved lines and at the same

Azimut Yachts, currently employs around 400 highly time. versatile which makes it possible to create different specialized workers at its 20,000 sq. m. production unit. environments and atmospheres,” said Breviglieri.

The design of the yachts is developed by world renowned On being asked what differentiates Azimut yachts from professionals in the Italian headquarters and all models other nationally manufactured yachts, Breviglieri said produced here follow the exact same standard of excel- “Azimut is a global brand and successful worldwide. We lence and rigorous quality control of the Italian headquar- go beyond product excellence. There are 50 years of his- ters. Breviglieri pointed out that “In Brazil, the best selling tory and launch of world trends to the nautical market. Not models today are the largest ones, above 50 feet. In our only are we yacht makers, we are by our customers’ side range of products made in the country, we have the models to lead them to an unforgettable experience. In addition to of Azimut Yachts: Azimut Verve 40 (sport luxury marketed products, which bring innovative technologies, design and especially to the United States); Azimuth 50; Azimuth 56; comfort items, we differentiate ourselves with services of-

Azimuth 62; Azimut 74; Azimut 83; Great Azimut 27 Me- fered by providing full support to our customers directly tri (new); Large Azimut 30 Metri.” from the factory.” The CEO of Azimut Yachts in Brazil

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Azimut´s shipyard in Brazil is the most modern yacht sees a bright future for the yacht market in Brazil and Latin production unit in Brazil, with direct links to their Italian America, and looks forward to continued company growth headquarters and boasting state of the art boat construction and new yacht designs.“Brazil and other South American equipment.“We have launched trends in the world nautical countries, due to the climate and waterways, have great market in terms of technology and design. As an example, nautical potential. Our vision for the coming years is one one is 100% pure carbon ? ber used in the superstructure of growth. As a reference in the nautical market, our focus of models such as Azimut 74a and Azimut Grande 27 Me- is to bring constant news to the public and increasingly en- tri, which began to be manufactured in Brazil. This means courage the sailing experience,”concluded Breviglieri.

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