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Advertorial METS 2011–YOUR BUSINESS ESSENTIAL


Why visit METS? METS and the SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP, the show-within-a-show) is the biggest and best attended business-to-business (B2B) leisure marine equipment show in the world. Now in its 24th year, METS welcomes upwards of 18,000 trade visitors from over 85 countries on an annual basis.


Serious business METS is the place for serious business where the international net- working opportunities are second to none. Around 1300 exhibitors from all over the world gather to promote a vast array of new and proven products, and buyers, dealers and agents are out in force.


Where is METS? METS is held in the modern Amsterdam RAI exhibition halls just 15 minutes from Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport and a ten minute drive from the historic city centre. You can attend for free if you pre-register as a trade professional, and show organiser Amsterdam RAI can also book hotel rooms for you and assist with other travel requirements. Find all the details on metstrade.com


What others say METS is the premier leisure marine trade event of the year – every year. But don’t take our word for it – take a look at the testimonials on metstrade.com and find out why companies choose to exhibit. And we’ll see you at METS!


Product gallery METS offers an unrivalled gallery of products including everything from propulsion, navigation, construction materials, communications and safety equipment to furniture, fittings, electrical installations, clothing and marine paints. Specialist pavilions for superyacht equipment and services (SYP), composites, and marina & yard equipment further enrich the visitor experience.


Top prize & acknowledgement The Design Award METS (DAME Award) has become a famous trophy in the leisure marine industry and is the undisputed design accolade of the year. The DAME is awarded to the most innovative new product design at METS – as assessed by an independent jury. The winning product is displayed at the show, along with all other submitted products, so that you can be amongst the first to see it.


• 18,861 visitors from 94 countries in 2010 • Over 1,320 exhibitors (of which 151 SuperYacht Pavilion) from 41 countries in 2010


• 15 national pavilions • 3 specialist pavilions including the SYP • Strictly professional – strictly trade-only • All year round promotion via metstrade.com


Incorporating SUPERYACHT PAVILION Register NOWfor your free entry via metstrade.com, please use this code: ME330001


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metstrade.com For more information: T +31 20 549 12 12 I F +31 20 549 18 89 I E mets@rai.nl


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