DAME Design Awards open
The winner of the 29th annual innovation contest will be honored at Metstrade in Amsterdam.
METS
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.
Metstrade and Water Revolution Foundation team up for sustainability
The goal of the partnership is to reduce the superyacht industry’s ecological footprint.
IBEX Expands International Exhibitors
Seventy international companies from 23 countries will exhibit at the show.
USA Pavilion at METS nearly sold out
Officials urge American companies to register for what will be the largest country exhibit at the show.
IBEX announces details of industry breakfast
The event will feature a keynote about global business conditions, as well as the Innovation Award ceremony and other presentations.
Metstrade announces Dame charities
Sailing4handicaps and Little Optimist Trust will be beneficiaries of this year’s award-entry fees.
Metstrade names new sponsor for Boat Builder Awards
Volvo Penta signs on as the latest supporter for the annual awards.
Charities invited to apply for DAME 2019 funding
The awards program provides support to marine-related charities.
Metstrade reports rising exhibitor numbers
The marine equipment trade show has already signed 1,300 exhibitors.
Raymarine to sponsor Metstrade Boat Builder Awards
The electronics manufacturer signed a two-year commitment as title sponsor.
A New Kind of High
Metstrade was better than ever, according to exhibitors at the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, which had record visitor numbers from 115 countries.
Innovation, exports and global growth
Metstrade participants talk about continued international growth in boat sales, export opportunities and new designs.
More from Metstrade in Amsterdam
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.