METS 2015

METS 2015 is the world’s largest exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry. This U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Fair Certified event, METS 2015, will take place November 18-20, 2015 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Organized by Amsterdam RAI in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), METS 2015 is the place to exhibit for U.S. companies interested in accessing the European and global marine leisure industry market. Exhibiting at METS 2015 provides U.S. companies an excellent opportunity to showcase and sell their products and innovations to a truly global market.

Integrated within METS is SYP (the SuperYacht Pavilion), the central platform for the worldwide super yacht industry and a ‘show within a show’ at METS. The SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP) is the only truly international business-to-business exhibition for companies providing products and services for the large luxury yacht industry. Additional specialist pavilions are the Marina and Yard Pavilion (MYP), dedicated to the global network of marinas and associated boatyards, and the Construction Material Pavilion (CMP) which is the comprehensive materials showcase and information resource for construction materials and innovations. Within the CMP is the ‘Material Xperience on Tour,’ a touring exhibition which showcases raw material innovations that can greatly enhance the quality of materials used within the Marine and Boating Industry.

METS 2015 will attract high quality attendees by offering the following unique programs:

• DAME – Design Award METS, the most prestigious award in the marine leisure industry for products and their innovative design and design character;

• METS Breakfast Briefing – Carla Demaria, President of Monte Carlo Yachts, will deliver the opening address;

• Global SuperYacht Forum 2015;

• International Sailing Summit;

• HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction;

• ICOMIA Technology Seminar, powered by IBI; and

• Innovation Lab, the platform for innovation in the heart of METS 2015, which includes a Live Newsroom featuring “on-the-spot” METS 2015 news items.

METS 2015 trade visitors will include yacht builders, naval architects, repair yards, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, captains, marina operators, and equipment manufacturers from around the world. Product categories at METS 2015 will include: propulsion, anchors, boat trailers accessories, communications systems, construction materials, deck fittings, electrical engines, interiors, yacht harbor equipment, clothing & apparel, engines, navigation equipment, pumps & accessories, software, steering mechanisms, technical accessories, safety & lifesaving equipment, painting & maintenance, and heating and masts.

Contacts:

Denne Johnson, Amsterdam RAI

Phone: 607-846-3637
d.johnson@rai.nl

Deborah Misouria, Trade Event Programs
Program Manager
Phone: 202-482-1701
Deborah.Misouria@trade.gov

Philip Hammerstein, The Hague
Commercial Specialist
Phone: 0031 70 310 2416
Philip.Hammerstein@trade.gov