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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.
Metstrade Wraps
International Marine Networking’s Ben Taylor said a “solid international audience” was on hand at Amsterdam’s RAI Center for this year’s event.
VIDEO: Women in the Industry — Impact and Empowerment
Metstrade TV hosted three remarkable industry leaders for a panel discussion.
Awards Night in Amsterdam
The Metstrade Boat Builder Awards saw Leon Slikkers honored for lifetime achievement along with several overall winners in various categories.
Volvo Penta Assisted Docking Wins DAME Award
The 30th anniversary award was presented at the Metstrade Annual Breakfast Briefing this morning.
Metstrade Will Open Despite New Covid Measures
The show starts tomorrow at RAI Amsterdam as the Netherlands enters a partial lockdown.
Netherlands Eases Covid Measures as Metstrade Approaches
The moves by the Dutch government open up travel prior to the show, which is scheduled for Nov. 16-18 at RAI Amsterdam.
Metstrade Ramps Up
We spoke to show director Niels Klarenbeek about plans for the event, the precautions organizers are taking in response to Covid-19, the event’s packed schedule and what’s new for 2021.
Entries Sought for DAME Design Awards
The annual Metstrade awards are open through Sept. 17, with an added environmental focus this year.
Nominations Open for Metstrade Builder Awards
The deadline for entering the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement is Oct. 6.
Metstrade Ramps Up
Organizers are encouraged by a growing number of exhibitor applications, while three days of live programming will be a new component of the show.
Organizers Plan for In-Person Metstrade
The show is scheduled for Nov. 16-18 in Amsterdam and will incorporate virtual elements.
Over 4,700 Marine Professionals Signed Up for Metstrade Connect
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive.
Dame R&D Excellence in Adversity Award Announced
Metstrade Connect 2020 opened today with a special one-time award for the French electric outboard Temo 450.
Metstrade Connect 2020
Organizers have unveiled a content-based program with international focus on innovative technology.
Virtual Edition of Metstrade Boat Builder Awards Announced for 2020
The awards will acknowledge challenges and resolve of the marine industry during the pandemic.
A Reorganization at RAI Amsterdam
Covid-19 outbreak has major impact on operations at Metstrade site.
Metstrade accepting applications for DAME award proceeds
Registration fees from the award program benefit charities involved in the recreational boating industry.
U.S.A. Pavilion registration opens for Metstrade 2020
NMMA says the pavilion’s new location is “squarely within the heartbeat of the show.”
Metstrade: Another record-breaker
The marine equipment trade show reported all-time-high visitor numbers, with a record number of 1,670 exhibitors from 53 countries.
METSTRADE LIVE 2019: Bowling for Euros
Each year, Vetus rents a bowling alley across from Metstrade to hold its most important business meetings.
Viking’s Healey brothers receive lifetime achievement award
The presentation took place at the Metstrade boat builder awards.