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.
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.
Metstrade Connect 2020 opened today with a special one-time award for the French electric outboard Temo 450.
Organizers have unveiled a content-based program with international focus on innovative technology.
The awards will acknowledge challenges and resolve of the marine industry during the pandemic.
Covid-19 outbreak has major impact on operations at Metstrade site.
Registration fees from the award program benefit charities involved in the recreational boating industry.
NMMA says the pavilion’s new location is “squarely within the heartbeat of the show.”
The marine equipment trade show reported all-time-high visitor numbers, with a record number of 1,670 exhibitors from 53 countries.
Each year, Vetus rents a bowling alley across from Metstrade to hold its most important business meetings.
The presentation took place at the Metstrade boat builder awards.
The winners of the Boat Builder Awards at Metstrade included Bill and Bob Healey of Viking Yachts for Lifetime Achievement.
The setup of more than 1,000 booths is frenzied on the day before the big equipment show.
The Marine Equipment Trade Show is forecasting big numbers, with 250 new exhibiting companies and a record number of speakers.
The list includes 36 companies from 15 countries.
In addition, Soundings Trade Only will again livestream interviews from the show.
The sessions will focus on key topics around materials and recycling.
Henk de Vries will talk about a sustainable future.