This proved to be a crucial year for the company, which was continuing to expand relentlessly. SNO had to make a choice between consolidating the successes it had achieved up until then or pushing forward in an endeavour to become the number one in service and sales. From the outset, SNO’s approach has been based on a commitment to professionalism and a constant awareness of the requirement to strive towards perfection within its own sector. Since SNO’s objective is to deliver quality and customer satisfaction, it is only right that the company should continue to develop in order to benefit not only its own interests but also those of the wider community.Around two years ago, this approach was put into practice through the expansion of the boatyard for Super-yachts in Su Arrasolu and the construction of a showroom in which to showcase the new vessels. The new boatyard – set for completion in 2007 – is destined to become one of the most impressive anywhere in the Mediterranean, since it will be equipped with an 820-tonne travel lift, capable of raising vessels up to a maximum height of 60 metres.In 2006, SNO’s retail business underwent a minor change as the partnership with Azimut Yacht came to an end. Due to the increasing availability of space following the construction of its last boatyard, SNO opted to become a dealer for more exclusive, niche brands, as well as larger, more renowned brands such as Sanlorenzo Yacht and Dominator Yachts.