Ferretti Group attends the 12th China (Qingdao) International Boat Show celebrating the opening of the first “Ferretti Group China” showroom

Qingdao, 30th May, 2014 - The 12th China (Qingdao) International Boat Show 2014 will be held from May 30th to June 1st at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center.
Ferretti Group a world leader in the design, construction and marketing of luxury motor yachts, and owner of a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the world of pleasure craft, bring to Qingdao the Ferretti Yachts 870: it is the first time that a Ferretti Yachts is displayed in the north of China. Meanwhile the Group announces the opening of the first showroom Ferretti Group China, in Qingdao: as one of the European top Yacht Brands stepping into Chinese market early, Ferretti Group continues to expand its operations in Asia-Pacific. This inauguration is a significant step after the signature of the Joint Venture with Speedo Marine, a milestone in the development of Chinese market that foresees the opening of 11 showroom ‘Ferretti Group China’. “In this process, we are very grateful to Mr. James Li, a reliable partner with years of experience in the nautical sector.“ said Mr. Alessandro Tirelli, Sales Director of Ferretti Group Asia Pacific. “It is the first Ferretti Group China showroom after the signature of the agreement in Hainan. Later on, Ferretti Group will continue to open more showrooms both in the north and south of China”.
Qingdao is an important appointment , the first in China, for the development of a worldwide network of showrooms that represents welcome, elegance, excellence, Italian style and the ‘Made in Italy’ quality, which are the key values of Ferretti Group. A team of skilled people from Ferretti Group, with the support of a pool of architects under the lead of Officina Italiana Design, is working on the opening of several locations that all over the world will welcome the exclusive clients of the most prestigious Brands in the nautical world.

At the China (Qingdao) International Boat Show, Ferretti Group displays the Ferretti Yachts 870, an icon in the yachts line between 80 and 90 feet that has achieved huge success throughout Europe and the Americas. The Ferretti Yachts 870, which is once again the outcome of the close cooperation between Studio Zuccon International Project and AYT&D - Advanced Yacht Technology & Design (Ferretti Group’s research, design and product development center), blends together some of the most widely appreciated characteristics and innovative design solutions of other models in the Ferretti Yachts range. It has special interior with a marked Chinese taste, which complies with the style and preferences of customers in China.

Mr. Alessandro Tirelli states: “Ferretti Yachts 870 in Qingdao, after Hainan, reflects our goal that each of our yachts is featured by several customized interior solutions, as regards both to the layout and the décor. Ferretti Yachts 870 is an example of the interior personalization that Ferretti brand can currently guarantee the Asian market. Presenting this yacht at the Qingdao International Boat Show makes us really proud of our efforts and encourages us to take up new challenges in this strategic area”.