Metstrade brochure 2015

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CONNECTING MARINE PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES WORLDWIDE

METSTRADE METSTRADE is the world’s leading platform for professionals in the leisure marine equipment industry. This global business platform and community focuses on innovation, market developments, on-site networking and knowledge events.

17-19 NOV 2015 | AMSTERDAM RAI | THE NETHERLANDS

The world’s largest event of its kind METS is the world’s largest marine equipment trade show and the only truly international business-to-business exhibition.

Unrivalled networking opportunities and an extraordinary range of showcased innovations make this an unmissable event for the whole sector. Three action-packed days provide the ideal platform to network, exchange ideas and enhance know-how.

Why make one business contact when you can make thousands?

Consistent growth METS 2015 will be the 28th edition of a trade show that has continued to grow throughout even the most turbulent times in the maritime sector. The 2014 event saw a record number of exhibitors as the organisers at Amsterdam RAI once again made METS the platform of choice for marine businesses.

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INNOVATION Innovation LAB The Innovation LAB at METS is an onsite activity platform that focuses on the exhibition’s innovations, products and technologies. The various components such as the Innovation Stage, Innovation Newsroom, the Material Xperience On Tour and the DAME presentation place the spotlight on innovation at the show from a wide range of perspectives.

Innovation has always been a crucial theme at METS and is the number one reason why people visit the show. METS showcases thousands of innovations and new products every year and the overview of new products is used as a reference catalogue throughout the rest of the year.

Design Award METS (DAME) Material Xperience On Tour

2015 is the 25th anniversary of the DAME

Suppliers and experts from the global

The world’s number one international

network Materia will display 125 innovative

design competition for new marine

materials which have the potential to add

equipment and accessories has enormous

considerable value to the maritime sector.

industry prestige and a worldwide commercial impact. To win the DAME is the ultimate accolade for companies and innovators, and all nominations for the award are seen as trendsetters for the next generation of product development.

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PAVILIONS METS features three pavilions that each offer a smaller self-contained show within the larger METS context and features its own concepts, look and programme.

The SYP is the only genuinely international

Dedicated to the global market of marinas

A unique platform for material suppliers to

B2B superyacht exhibition. Over 200

and associated yards, the MYP plays host to

showcase their products, skills and

market-leading companies that provide

marina owners, operators, developers and

expertise to the global marine leisure

products and services to the large luxury

suppliers from around the world, offering

industry. The combination of the pavilion and

yacht industry have stands in this dedicated

all kinds of equipment for marinas and

the annual Material Xperience On Tour offer

area at METS. Together with the Global

boatyards. The pavilion offers the world’s

a unique overview of construction materials

Superyacht Forum, organised at METS

largest concentration of exhibitors from the

and suppliers in an innovative B2B setup

every year, the SYP offers the superyacht

marina and yard sectors in a B2B

industry a unique combination of knowledge

environment. It is a hotspot for the global

exchange and the most complete overview

marina industry at METS.

of equipment & service suppliers.

CONFERENCES Several leading edge international events are associated with the METSTRADE brand, giving the brand an even greater international allure.

The Global Superyacht Forum (GSF)

HISWA Marina Symposium

Amsterdam RAI, 16-18 November 2015

International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction

Organised and presented by The

Every other year during METS

symposium has already proven its potential

Superyacht Group in association with

Amsterdam RAI, 14 and 15 November 2016

to grow into an event with an international

METS, GSF is the superyacht sector’s

Held since 1969 and sponsored by top yards

character. Thom Dammrich, President of

leading conference and the largest

such as Feadship and Royal Huisman, this

the National Marine Manufacturers

gathering of key players and important

is one of the world’s most respected

Association, was the keynote speaker in

decision makers in the industry.

symposiums in the area of yacht building

2014 at the symposium, which is part of

For more information see

and yacht construction related to scientific

the Marina & Yard Pavilion.

www.globalsuperyachtforum.com

developments. This symposium is a

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must-attend event if you work in this field.

www.hiswa.nl

Every year during METS

For more information see www.hiswasymposium.com

Yearly Held for the first time in 2013, this

COMMUNITIES Embracing community The maritime world has a special ambience of its own, which is clearly reflected during METS. This vibrant sense of community is encouraged all year round by the METSTRADE website, social media and other initiatives.

Connecting marine professionals year round on METSTRADE.COM

The METS exhibitor list, new products & company pages

Participating in METS as an exhibitor not

The METS exhibitor list and new product

only gives you the opportunity to come into

overview are available on METSTRADE.

contact with thousands of marine

com all year round, referring to company

professionals over the three days of

pages that feature detailed information of

the show - the matchmaking continues

exhibitors and their innovations. All METS

METSTRADE Young Professionals Club

throughout the year. METSTRADE.com

exhibitors can manage their own company

Since 2011, METS has been helping people

offers a unique chance to meet (potential)

page (MyPage) ongoing, sharing company

under the age of 35 who work in the marine

clients as all aspects of the METS brand

and product information with marine

industry to jumpstart their careers. Young

are brought to the attention of over

professionals and press.

Professionals Club members network

50,000 marine professionals.

PROFESSIONALS

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

and learn from industry leaders onsite,

Personal account MyMETSTRADE

while participating in online events via the

METSTRADE Business Matchmaking Tool

Marine professionals can create their

LinkedIn group METS Young Professionals

personal space: MyMETSTRADE.

Club. The club now has over 300 members

METSTRADE offers a comprehensive

This personal space allows them to save

and continues to grow.

matchmaking programme putting

favourite marine companies, programme

companies in touch with distributors in

items and innovations of their interest in

specific product groups and regions.

one central place.

METSTRADE Marketplace

METSTRADE Newsletter

The marketplace is a dedicated online

Monthly newsletter to some 38.000

catalogue providing comprehensive

subscribers about METS, innovation,

information on thousands of companies

conferences, communities and information

from the global marine industry.

the METSTRADE platform offers.

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METSTRADE

Established in 1988 Held in Amsterdam

Average visitor appreciation per 2011

8,2

Average exhibitor appreciation per 2011

7,8

METS Exhibitor attendance: 1.331

1.318

1.320

1.345

2011

2012

2013

2014

Visitors of METS: Visitors of METS are yacht builders, naval architects, repair yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina 足 developers/operators and equipment manufacturers from all around the world.

169/2012

METS Visitor attendance: 18.861

19.232

33/2012

19.617

20.500

180/2013 34/2013

36/2012

SUPER YACHT PAVILION MARINA YARD PAVILION

200/2014 48/2014

26/2013

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PAVILION

31/2014

18 Country pavilions: 2010

2011

2012

2013

Visitors:

99% Recommends visiting

Exhibitor nationalities:

95+ Nationalities 94% Intends to visit again

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48

New entries: 18%

20%

67% Decision makers 36% Owner/director

2013

2014

2013

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