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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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