This year more than ever we are looking forward to welcome our exhibitors and visitors from 16-18 November in RAI Amsterdam, to connect and catch-up with the global marine industry. Our team is dedicated to deliver a safe and successful show and we keep a close eye on international developments. In the mean time, read about the latest innovations, market developments and industry content in this months newsletter.

Towards Greener Boating - Sustainability Panel Review How much Greener has the recreational marine industry become during the last year, and what sustainable technology developments are in the pipeline for the future? We put those questions to our panel of experts. Read More > New series of Humans of METSTRADE We kick off this new series of Humans of METSTRADE with Torsten Conradi, CEO of Judel / Vrolijk & co and President of the German Boat- and Shipbuilding Association (DBSV). What attracted him to working in the marine industry? Read More >

Arjen Jansen: "Great design is more than surface deep" Dr Arjen Jansen, lecturer at TU Delft’s Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering and DAME Award Jury member since 2015, explains why there should be more to well-designed equipment than a small incremental step or superficial change. Read More > What makes the RIB so popular in recreational boating? One type of leisure craft that has shown very consistent annual growth in sales numbers, with a lot of creative designs coming to market over the years, is the Rigid Inflatable Boat, better known as a RIB. We explain its success. Read More >

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