As the 30th annual METS wrapped up Thursday afternoon in Amsterdam, Netherlands, exhibitors and show organizers alike were beaming over what can only be considered another successful edition of the world’s largest marine equipment trade show. Heavy crowds on Wednesday set a single-day attendance record, with 10,211 unique visitors as of 5 p.m. This figure represents a year-over-year increase of ...
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The 30th annual METS continues on a roll, with record numbers of exhibitors, strong attendance through the first two days, and plenty of deals being made throughout the sprawling Amsterdam RAI exhibition complex. Opening day attendance was announced at 8,503 visitors recorded by 5 p.m., representing a 4.5 percent increase over the 8,133 people who visited METS on opening day ...
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Continued innovation and the ability to evolve with a changing world are the keys to long-term prosperity in the recreational boating industry, said Brunswick Chairman and CEO Mark Schwabero in his keynote address to kick off the 30th annual METS in Amsterdam. Speaking at the annual Tuesday morning pre-show Breakfast Briefing, Schwabero noted that changes in the way that consumers ...
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The 30th annual METS – the world’s largest marine equipment trade show – opened Tuesday at the massive Amsterdam RAI convention complex to crowded exhibit halls and a record number of exhibitors. Long lines at the entry doors suggest the opening day attendance appeared to be at least on track with the 8,133 people who attended opening day in 2016. ...
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