Australian companies are sure to have success at this year’s 2011 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam, the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry.
Finscan Team - Simon Matthews and Carlo Khamu
Due to the size of the Australian group attending the show this year the Australian Pavilion has now moved to Hall 11. The Australian contingent includes a number of first time exhibitors at this show and they will be showcasing products that emphasise once again the quality, innovation, skills and excellence that has made the Australian marine sector a key global player.
Australia has been a country that has been least affected by the global financial crisis with a marine sector that continues to drive innovation and is attracting significant interest from global buyers who want the security of dealing with a resilient marine sector. The Australian government continues to support the marine export sector which contributes $1.2 billion to the Australian economy.
CEO MaryAnne Edwards said “AIMEX congratulate the Victoria and Queensland governments plus the Gold Coast City Council who are providing financial support to businesses in their state who are exhibiting at METS. This support ensures that companies continue to profile their products globally which is resulting in increased export sales for these Australian states.”
It is exciting to have so many new exhibitors within our pavilion along with industry heavyweights.
Adit Marine a new comer to METS will be displaying their Fresh Water Inlet Devices and Flushing Systems These systems are manufactured in Australia, from quality local and imported products including marine grade 316 stainless steel, using state of the art welding techniques, and are pressure tested to 80 psi. Quality testing is employed at each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure the end product is nothing but first class and worthy of installation in any sea going vessel. The system is available for motors from 20hp – 10000hp; and as an added bonus, regular cleaning utilises only fresh water – no chemicals are required to be used, and so no chemicals are released into the environment – saving our waterways.
Another first at METS is VuPlex. VuPlex is a highly effective and easy to use plastic cleaning & protective product ideal for the marine environment. VuPlex will keep all the marine craft plastics clean and protected, and if already damaged VuPlex can revive cloudy milky clears to a near new look, by leaving a fine layer of hard wearing product which will help protect from further damage.
After a very successful show at IBEX, Release & Retrieve Boatlatch systems will be showcasing their innovative product which is designed & manufactured in South Australia from 316 marine grade steel. The product will suit most aluminium, fiberglass wooden boats up to 9 meters. Used on charter boats, professional fishing boats,catamarans , pleasure craft, Government agencies such as Transport SA, Fisheries, Sea Rescue and the police. The system has 2 major parts, the latch sits under the winch plate, the other on the bow .It’s designed for drive on/off trailers & will release & retrieve you boat providing added safety, security, and reduced ramp time.
FinScan is another innovative company exhibiting at METS again this year. 2011 has had a busy year for FinScan with the take up of the recently released IntelliCORE Digital Switching and Power Distribution System which they will be showcasing at METS. There has been strong demand for this product in a very short period of time which bodes well for the company and its product development objectives.
Many Australian companies exhibiting at METS will be looking to further develop their distributor network in Europe.
To celebrate and promote their move to Hall 11, AIMEX will be hosting their first ever party ‘The Australian Outback Party’ at METS and given the fact Australian’s know how to party this will be an event not to be missed.
Exhibiting in the Australian Pavilion will be a substantial group of members and industry heavyweights including Aeronaut Automation, Adit Marine, Aqualuma Underwater Lighting, Austral Propellers, Barz Optics, Coursemaster Autopilots, Donaghys, FinScan, GME, Hydrive Engineering, Kinetic Technology, Marine Tech Industries Australia, Marine Tuft, Marine Protection Systems, Muirs, MultiPanel, Palm Unbreakable Drinkware, PFD, Polyflex Group, PowerDive, Ronstan International, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Stormy Seas, SOS Marine, Marina Industries Association of Australia, Superior Jetties, Superyacht Australia, TMQ International, Vuplex and VEEM Propellers.
METS will be held in Amsterdam 15-17 November 2011. AIMEX will be exhibiting this year in Hall 11.
