Please select your home edition
Edition

METSTRADE the focus of the global marine industry - MarineBusinessWorld.com North America newsletter

by Peter Rendle 20 Nov 2024 22:00 GMT
METSTRADE Exhibition Floor © METSTRADE

For the 36th year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has led the USA Pavilion efforts at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE), the world's largest and best attended business-to-business leisure marine equipment trade show in the world.

The USA Pavilion is the third largest country pavilion at the show and features over 60 U.S. companies and is the place where U.S. marine supply meets global demand. NMMA Canada is hosting ten companies with Acel Power Inc as a first-time exhibitor.

TUDelft School for Industrial Design Engineering senior lecturer, Arjen Jansen, presented the globally recognised DAME Design Award to the TeamO Offshore 150N Hi-Lift Lifejacket & Harness in front of a large audience of leading marine professionals at the METSTRADE Breakfast Briefing. The Jury also identified eight category winners, nine Special Mentions and named two Environmental DAME Design Awards winners.

Raymarine is proud to announce its RSW Smart Wind Transducer has won the 'Navigation and Communication' category of the DAME Awards. The RSW Smart Wind Transducer is a wired NMEA 2000 compatible masthead sensor that brings professional-level, wind data to recreational sailors. Combining a precision calibrated wind vane and anemometer along with solid-state gyro, accelerometer, and magnetometer sensors, the RSW Smart Wind Transducer provides fast, ultra-precise True Wind data for sailing.

ACR Electronics, a pioneer in marine safety technology, has received a special mention in the Marine Safety and Security category of the awards. Presented on the ACR stand in hall 3, stand 432, visitors are invited to visit the stand for comprehensive demonstrations of the new innovation and to learn about its potential to transform marine safety.

Barton Marine, the innovative UK manufacturer of marine deck equipment, are excited to launch over 30 new products at METSTRADE. The official launch and introduction of the new items took place at the well-known Barton Press and Product Launch Party on stand 01.474 on Tuesday.

In other news, US Sailing is proud to announce AEON School as the Official School of US Sailing. This groundbreaking partnership will provide young sailors with the opportunity to pursue academic excellence while following their passion for the water. AEON School offers a flexible and innovative digital learning platform that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of student-athletes, helping them balance their schedules between sailing and a world-class education.

Vision Marine Technologies (Nasdaq: VMAR), a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, is pleased to announce a new production initiative with Smoker Craft Inc, a U.S.-based pontoon manufacturer known for its precision engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This collaboration is expected to produce a state-of-the-art pontoon platform specifically designed to integrate Vision Marine's high-performance (180 HP) electric propulsion systems, specifically the pontoon-designed P-Powerpack.

Dockmate, the leading manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, announced its collaboration with MOLABO, innovator in safe-to-touch low-voltage electric propulsion systems. The award-winning MOLABO inboard and outboard solutions incorporate components such as batteries, charger, controllers, motor and throttle all in one easy-to-install system, which is ideal for integration with the Dockmate system.

More industry news at www.marinebusinessworld.com/NorthAmerica updated daily.

Stay attentive,
Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media

Related Articles

Further developments at a Queensland marine base
A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania Steering into 2026, The Boat Works unveils 'Pier 25', taking the premier marine destination to the next level. Posted on 4 Dec
Cautious optimism reflects industry sentiment
A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America As the recreational boating industry enters the final quarter of 2025, NMMA's Q3 Marine Leadership Barometer shows slightly improved sentiment among top executives from NMMA marine manufacturer members in the U.S. and Canada. Posted on 3 Dec
Metstrade concludes after largest ever show
A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania The 37th edition of Metstrade was held at the RAI Amsterdam from 18-20 November, for the first time filling all 13 halls to capacity with close to 1,700 exhibitors across 30 country pavilions from 20 nations. Posted on 27 Nov
Metstrade welcomes 1000s of industry professionals
A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Metstrade (18-20 November) closed last week after welcoming thousands of leading leisure marine professionals from across the world to the biggest edition of the show to date. Posted on 26 Nov
Successful new Sydney Show concludes
A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania The 56th Sydney International On-Water Boat Show has concluded after four vibrant days of quality buyers, innovation, entertainment and lifestyle inspiration, once again transforming Darling Harbour into a showcase of the boating lifestyle. Posted on 20 Nov
Recreational fishing also feels effect of tariffs
A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The White House published separate "Joint Statements on Frameworks for Agreements on Reciprocal Trade" on November 13, with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Each outlines the key elements of the different Frameworks. Posted on 19 Nov
Australia's love of life on and in the water
A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania The Sydney International On-Water Boat Show is set to transform Darling Harbour into a vibrant open-air festival from Thursday this week , featuring an impressive showcase of on-water vessels, whilst also celebrating Australia's iconic marine lifestyle. Posted on 13 Nov
Support for Sportsfishing Equipment Exporter
A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provides critical support to U.S. sportfishing equipment manufacturers, and to a lesser extent, benefit American fishing companies utilizing a global supply chain. Posted on 12 Nov
Government urged to support marine manufacturing
A summary of news relevant to businesses across Oceania The BIA is urging all levels of Australian government to strategically back the nation's world-class marine manufacturing and recreational boating sector, warning that a critical skills shortage is threatening the industry. Posted on 6 Nov
Reduction in Federal Funds rate
A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America As expected, the Fed cut its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points this week, a welcomed move for the recreational boating industry. The reduction will modestly lower financing costs. Posted on 5 Nov