2018 Metstrade

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Live from Metstrade in Amsterdam

The world’s largest marine equipment trade show. 16,620 exhibitors across 13 exhibit halls. 25,000-plus visitors. More than 4,000 chairs, 7,400 LED lights, 870,240 square feet. 

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2018 Metstrade Show Content

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Metstrade reaches new records

Both exhibitor and attendees are up over last year’s show.

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Innovation, exports and global growth

Metstrade participants talk about continued international growth in boat sales, export opportunities and new designs.

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More from Metstrade in Amsterdam

Soundings Trade Only Editor in Chief Michael Verdon continues to get the latest international recreational marine industry news.

MET - sets new records again
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Metstrade ends with record attendance

Organizers of the marine equipment trade show report 5 percent higher attendance, with an upbeat buzz across the Amsterdam trade show center.

Lisa Lencioni, International Project Manager, Palagi Marine Lights, talks about the Italian company, opportunities outside of Italy and recent developments
2018 Metstrade

Lisa Lencioni, International Project Manager, Palagi Marine Lights, talks about the Italian company, opportunities outside of Italy and recent developments

Peter Franklin, Sustainability Coordinator for Metstrade
2018 Metstrade

Peter Franklin, Sustainability Coordinator for Metstrade

Julie Balzano, Senior Director Export Development NMMA talks about Mets, export opportunities and the role of NMMA
2018 Metstrade

Julie Balzano, Senior Director Export Development NMMA talks about Mets, export opportunities and the role of NMMA

Tony Robertshaw, Founder IMDS, talks about export opportunities into the EU for U.S. and other brands
2018 Metstrade

Tony Robertshaw, Founder IMDS, talks about export opportunities into the EU for U.S. and other brands

Els Zijlstra, Creative Director, MaterialDistrict, Amsterdam talks about about how sustainable and new materials will be used for luxury in the future
2018 Metstrade

Els Zijlstra, Creative Director, MaterialDistrict, Amsterdam talks about about how sustainable and new materials will be used for luxury in the future

Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General, ICOMIA, talks about the World Marinas Conference in Athens and the sustainability efforts in the international boating industry
2018 Metstrade

Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General, ICOMIA, talks about the World Marinas Conference in Athens and the sustainability efforts in the international boating industry

Stephane Jacquemond, VP Marine Sales EMEA Twin Disc, talks about Twin Disc’s 100 year anniversary, growth of its marine businesses and changes in propulsion
2018 Metstrade

Stephane Jacquemond, VP Marine Sales EMEA Twin Disc, talks about Twin Disc’s 100 year anniversary, growth of its marine businesses and changes in propulsion

Mike Stenberg of Dr. Shrink talks about international opportunities and other markets
2018 Metstrade

Mike Stenberg of Dr. Shrink talks about international opportunities and other markets

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Metstrade Day Three

Soundings Trade Only Editor in Chief Michael Verdon continues his conversations with marine industry executives from the U.S. and around the world.

Seann Pavlik, Owner and Shuly Oletzky, Business Development Director, Innovative Products, discuss the company’s iLatch Platinum series latches, which won an honorable mention during the Dame awards.
2018 Metstrade

Seann Pavlik, Owner and Shuly Oletzky, Business Development Director, Innovative Products, discuss the company’s iLatch Platinum series latches, which won an honorable mention during the Dame awards.

Andrea Razeto, ICOMIA President, talks about positive global industry trends in boat sales
2018 Metstrade

Andrea Razeto, ICOMIA President, talks about positive global industry trends in boat sales

Eric Fetchko, President Dometic Marine Americas and Ned Trigg, Executive Vice President Dometic Marine Americas, talk about SeaStar integration, new products and growth
2018 Metstrade

Eric Fetchko, President Dometic Marine Americas and Ned Trigg, Executive Vice President Dometic Marine Americas, talk about SeaStar integration, new products and growth

Matteo Campana, general manager, Videoworks talks about innovation and the history of the company
2018 Metstrade

Matteo Campana, general manager, Videoworks talks about innovation and the history of the company

Nicola Pomi, Vice President Marine Europe of Volvo Penta talks about the company’s culture of innovation
2018 Metstrade

Nicola Pomi, Vice President Marine Europe of Volvo Penta talks about the company’s culture of innovation

Day 2 - METSTRADE
2018 Metstrade

Day 2 - METSTRADE

Federico Tonucci, Vice President of sales for Vitrifrigo America, talks about his company and trends in refrigeration
2018 Metstrade

Federico Tonucci, Vice President of sales for Vitrifrigo America, talks about his company and trends in refrigeration

Interview with Garmin executives at METSTRADE 2018
2018 Metstrade

Interview with Garmin executives at METSTRADE 2018

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Live from Day Two at Metstrade in Amsterdam

Soundings Trade Only Editor In Chief Michael Verdon chats with more International marine industry executives.

Gino Chiodini, Service Sales Manager, Besenzoni talks about the U.S. market, new products and about the Ital
2018 Metstrade

Gino Chiodini, Service Sales Manager, Besenzoni talks about the U.S. market, new products and about the Italian manufacturer’s unusual product lines

Andrea Frabetti, CEO the Diesel Center and E-Motion hybrid talks about emerging hybrid technologies
2018 Metstrade

Andrea Frabetti, CEO the Diesel Center and E-Motion hybrid talks about emerging hybrid technologies