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The 35th edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE</a> has drawn to a close in Amsterdam, with a record attendance for this year’s event. The show took place at the RAI Amsterdam between the 15 and 17 November 2023 and serves as a meeting place for all marine companies and professionals worldwide.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294059/image/large-5fc75b726e1e20a2f605018ded3d5068.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294059">This year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">METSTRADE</a> saw 1,540 exhibitors, 240 of them new to the show, from 53 countries across 11 halls. The event hosted 28,900 visits from 18,630 unique visitors spanning 130 nationalities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294058/image/large-ddf7807b974aebff2d3da3073514285b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294058">29 country pavilions represented 19 nationalities across the event, with the addition of Croatia joining this year’s lineup. The number of sector specific pavilions also rose this year, with the Foiling Technology Pavilion and Start-Up Pavilion becoming instant hits, alongside the well-established Superyacht Pavilion, Construction Materials Pavilion and Marina &amp; Yard Pavilion.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The excellence of Italy returns to the METSTRADE with 66 exhibitors (2023-11-07 10:00:00 +0100)">The excellence of Italy returns to the METSTRADE with 66 exhibitors</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294060/image/large-0a62b8820a72edf405e19cbd21f6107a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294060">Speaking of the success of the Foiling Technology Pavilion, Luca Rizzotti, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a> and We Are Foiling events said: “I had multiple comments suggesting that exhibitors had already booked enough work by the second day to cover 2024-25 and would now need to recruit new staff. The AC40 simulator attracted people to our area and the conference programme was always full – we expect the pavilion to grow and grow.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294061/image/large-400a5a2bcf6eacc9e3ae2a338d4f7ec3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294061">The industry’s need to serve inclusivity and people and skills development were served in several ways including an expanded Young Professionals Club with its <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> Career Zone and the second consecutive Women in the Marine Industry event.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A guide to some of the latest products and unveilings at METSTRADE 2023 (2023-11-14 13:30:00 +0100)">A guide to some of the latest products and unveilings at METSTRADE 2023</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294062/image/large-9da581e85e90b52f1239acf58fc60337.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294062">“It is an absolute privilege to have the heritage and strong bow wave of positive sentiment from 34 editions behind us, but we take nothing for granted. The marine industry is moving at an incredible pace to address the many opportunities and challenges set before it,” stated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> Director, Niels Klarenbeek.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294057/image/large-f85785f609faae37890e5860f278e031.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294057">Many talks and awards were presented at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> Theatre, including a well-attended programme covering key issues such as ICOMIA’s propulsion decarbonisation study. Alongside the Next Generation Propulsion Zone focused attention on climate-friendly solutions, while the DAME Awards display showcased 53 marine equipment products demonstrating the benefits of total design practice.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59117" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DAME Design Awards 2023: Oceanvolt HighPower ServoProp 25 wins top spot (2023-11-15 12:15:00 +0100)">DAME Design Awards 2023: Oceanvolt HighPower ServoProp 25 wins top spot</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/290365/image/large-29713218459bf3b55cd0ea57274d246c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/290365">“There is so much passion and enthusiasm within our industry and to see it condensed in one place is very exciting,” added ICOMIA’s CEO, Joe Lynch. “ICOMIA has been a partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> since its first edition; as the global association representing marine industry associations around the world this show also offers the welcome opportunity for our committees to meet and plan together.”

METSTRADE 2023 close with record attendance

The 35th edition of METSTRADE has drawn to a close in Amsterdam, with a record attendance for this year’s event.

METSTRADE 2023 concludes with record attendance

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a> have announced a new partnership, launching the first ever Foiling Technology Pavilion. The pavilion will showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology and will be featured during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">Metstrade 2023</a>, taking place in Amsterdam RAI from 15 to 17 November. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263602/image/large-c9f3b7e2d0d75fc5e3c81017f5be0648.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263602"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> is the world’s largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials and systems for the global leisure marine industry. Its new partner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a>, is part of the We Are Foiling events ecosystem as an international association for the foiling industry and its professionals.During <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">Metstrade</a>, the Foiling Technology Pavilion will showcase the impressive progress made with high-end racing technology across yachts and boats, with confirmed exhibitors such as Caponnetto Hueber, Foil Chemy and Vakaros. The pavilion will also provide helpful information to boat builders and designers, educating them on what is involved in employing foiling within sail and power yachts of the immediate future. The Foiling Technology Pavilion will also host a knowledge stage for discussion on all the trending topics in the sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263601/image/large-96234016a46ac7f684836bb26af48df8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263601">“Foiling is changing the water mobility system. The decarbonisation targets set by the EU, the UN and the IMO, make foiling an almost obligatory choice for new leisure and commercial applications. The astonishing number of projects for the transport of people, goods and containers is there to prove it.” stated Luca Rizzotti, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a>, and Founder and President of We Are Foiling events ecosystem. “I am confident that the Foiling Technology Pavilion will provide a major boost to accelerate innovation and economic growth in the foiling segment to the satisfaction of all of those who will have the opportunity to take part in this showcase.”Niels Klarenbeek, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> Show Director, added, “With the Foiling Technology Pavilion we cannot wait to unveil the latest of our forward-thinking feature areas and we anticipate wide interest from visitors and exhibitors alike. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> has been at the forefront of providing a significant knowledge platform to highlight the developments that will move our industry’s essential decarbonisation efforts from ambition to reality. It is a logical progression for us to take a leading role in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a> to encourage the mainstream adoption of a technology that has such great potential to reduce energy consumption while increasing the pleasure of those who go afloat.”

Metstrade 2023 launches new Foiling Technology Pavilion

Metstrade and The Foiling Organisation have announced the launch of the first ever Foiling Technology Pavilion at Metstrade 2023, Amsterdam.