Najad Yachts moves production to Orust

Najad Yachts AB says it will be moving its production of its new upgraded model, the Najad 450CC Next Generation, to Henån, Orust, Sweden. The upgraded model is due to be launched in 2023. Its production on the island follows the purchase of Orust Yacht Service, including its service and maintenance yard, production and harbour facilities.

Fredrik Malmqvist, CEO of Najad Yachts, says the company’s secured the production, skills, quality, and future scaling for Najad. “I truly believe that current and prospective owners of exclusive sailing yachts today demand much more in terms of easy ownership. With the acquisition of Orust Yacht Service, we will be able to provide a service and maintenance scheme that few others can offer which will improve the experience of owning a Najad.”

This follows this year’s earlier announcement that Najad and Arcona would be run as two separate entities. The thinking behind that was the separation would allow a 100 per cent focus on each brand to best accelerate their growth.

Orust Yacht Service is among one of northern Europe’s largest and most respected service, repair, and maintenance yards for sailing boats, says Najad. The yacht service company will continue to be managed as a separate entity offering its service to a wide range of customers, regardless of brand.

“Today’s sailing yachts are much more complex than before, and we have managed to develop a unique and efficient service and maintenance scheme to deliver high-quality service to a wide range of boat brands,” says Andreas Samuelsson, the newly appointed CEO for Orust Yacht Service. “I am very much looking forward to continuing to develop Orust Yacht Service to become an even stronger service partner.”