Innovation, exports and global growth
Metstrade participants talk about continued international growth in boat sales, export opportunities and new designs.
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The Marine Equipment Trade Show, held annually in the fall in Amsterdam, is the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry. It is organized by Amsterdam RAI in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.
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Soundings Trade Only Editor in Chief Michael Verdon continues to get the latest international recreational marine industry news.
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.
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.
METSTRADE 2018: Annette Roux honored at 2018 Boat Builder Awards
Former Groupe Beneteau executive receives lifetime achievement award.
Live from Metstrade show at RAI Amsterdam
Soundings Trade Only Editor in Chief talks with international marine industry leaders, Andrea Fabretti, Sam Crockford, and Rafaele Fabbri
Metstrade 2018: U.S. delegation kicks off Metstrade
The national anthem, a ribbon-cutting by the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands and optimistic exhibitors all mark the start of the show.
METSTRADE 2018: Triskel Marine Integrel wins 2018 DAME award
Product is recognized for its ability to improve the environmental footprint of leisure boating.
Making the most of Metstrade
Longtime exhibitors outline successful strategies for Metstrade and discuss how U.S. companies can decide if the show is right for them.
IBI-Metstrade names contenders for Boat Builder Awards
The program recognizes the achievements of individuals and companies.
HISWA Symposium to be held during Metstrade
Designers and builders “will be brought up to speed on the most important developments in their field.”
Metstrade expands in response to sold out SuperYacht Pavilion
A new networking area will accommodate exhibitors who would have been shut out of the show.
Metstrade attendees can visit materials display
The MaterialDistrict Pop-up will showcase 120 materials being used today by builders and designers.
Women Run the Show
How female leaders are growing some of the world's largest boat shows.
Deadline looms for DAME Award entries
RAI Amsterdam, organizers of the DAME Design Award, are reminding exhibitors to enter the competition before next week’s September 18 deadline.
DAME Design award names charities for 2018
The DAME Design Awards will be presented at the start of the 2018 Metstrade show on November 13.
Roundtable discussion returns to the Metstrade show
The two sessions will focus on boat construction and materials.
DAME - Design Awards open for entries
For 28 years, the DAME – Design awards have focused attention on innovative designs for products in the marine industry.
Metstrade I-nnovationLAB stage designed to inspire
The 2018 edition of Metstrade will again have an I-nnovationLAB stage that is intended to stimulate discussions on myriad topics in the marine industry.
E-nnovation Lab to expand at 2018 Metstrade show
The growing demand for hybrid and electric engines is becoming more apparent within the leisure marine market, prompting Metstrade to introduce the E-nnovation Lab platform for electric propulsion technology.
Metstrade moves awards to opening night
The 2018 Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, in association with Raymarine, will move from Wednesday evening to Tuesday night, November 13.
METS Trade offering early bird special
Exhibitors who know they are planning to exhibit at the Metstrade Show in 2018 can take advantage of reduced booking fee until March 1.