Yacht costing 5 million euros is the most luxurious and technologically advanced
Dubai, UAE, March 10, 2008: Introducing yet another premium brand of luxury yacht in the region, Western Marine, part of the US$5 billion ETA Ascon Star Group, will showcase the mega yacht AICON 85 at the International Boat show, being held from March 11 - 15 at the Dubai International Marine Club (Mina Seyahi). The Aicon 85 is located at Stand 73, on water area.
AICON 85, from Italy, embodies a combination of extraordinary characteristics - exclusive presence, superiority and elegance in design and construction, incomparable luxury and comfort, as well as power and dynamism. AICON 85, made of fiberglass, has a maximum speed of 30 knots and costs around 5 million euros.
Commenting on the company's participation in the International Boat Show, Deputy General Manager of Western Marine, Jyrki Jaamaa, said, "We are extremely excited about our participation in the International Boat Show this year. AICON 85, which we are showcasing, is technologically advanced as well as luxurious and the most stylish yacht in the market today with unparalleled features. It will definitely evoke a huge interest among participants and spectators at this year's show."
Western Marine, a division of ETA Ascon Star Group's Western Auto, was established in 2006. Within the short period after inception, Western Marine has sold various yachts, registering a turnover of AED60 million in 2007. The company expects a minimum sale of around 15 yachts this year, which would raise the turnover to AED80 million.
Western Marine offers all types of services related to the yacht and boating industry such as retail, brokerage, crew management and charter, thus being one of the leading service provider in the region.
Besides AICON, Western Marine is also the exclusive distributor for Windy, Carver, Marquis and Jeanneau yachts in the GCC.
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About ETA Star Group:
ETA Ascon Star Group is a multinational and diversified group established in 1973 as a joint venture under the UAE's Abdulla Al Ghurair Group. Headquartered in Dubai, ETA Ascon Star Group has built an enviable reputation for quality, excellent service and cost-effective technological capability. The group's network encompasses 140 entities and associate offices in 22 countries and employs more than 58,000 people with consolidated sales in excess of US$5 billion.
Areas of expertise under the ETA Ascon Star Group umbrella include Contracting & Engineering, Trading, Shipping, Manufacturing and Assembly, Facility Management & Environmental, Automobile, Real Estate, Retail, Services, Travel & Leisure, Health Care, Aviation, Learning & Education, Insurance, Hospitality, Oil & Natural Gas.
For further information, please visit www.etaascon.com
For further information kindly contact
Rohini Rego/ Charlene Rodrigues
Weber Shandwick - MENA
Tel: 04- 3210077
Mobile: 050-3823556/ 050 2823747
Email: rohini.rego@ws-mena.com/ charlene.rodrigues@ws-mena.com
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