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AMSTERDAM – 16th SEPTEMBER 2021 – Wilks, part of the Flexiteek Group are pleased to launch it’s new CLICK Fendering system.

Having launched Seas of Solutions only nine months ago, CEO Paul Smulders is looking forward to a packed agenda for his exhibition engagements with partners, colleagues and customers on this METS Trade stand 03.411.

Seas of Solutions is a new organisation based on the foundation of globally recognised safety electronics brands McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad Marine. Our vision is to support safer sailing, anytime – everywhere.

Seas of Solutions’ mission is to offer reliable, innovative marine electronics that help improve robust data capture and maximise crew survivability, which we deliver via our globally recognised McMurdo, Netwave and Kannad Marine brands. Our latest innovations include Galileo distress beacons; the world’s first Return Link Service PLB, our unique AIS EPIRBs range and the newly upgraded NW6000 VDR solutions that offer world leading vessel data visualisation.

The FastFind Return Link PLB is the latest Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from the FastFind brand, which launched its' first compact, non-GPS, distress beacon back in 2001. FastFind, now part of Netherlands based Seas of Solutions, is synonymous with innovative and reliable PLBs based on the dedicated Cospas Sarsat 406 MHz rescue frequency.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the FastFind brand, Seas of Solutions are delighted to announce the FastFind CREW1 AIS MOB will join the RLS enabled FastFind Return Link in our portfolio of marine electronics.

VETUS is adding the highest output thrusters yet to its expanding line-up of advanced BOW PRO units with the launch of the BOW PRO Boosted 300 series. The new BOWB285, BOWB300 and BOWB320 thrusters are VETUS’s most powerful BOW PRO thrusters and the first BOW PRO units in the 300mm tunnel range.

SUREFAS’ new sister company SURETEX is appointed as the exclusive European master distributor for IMAR care and maintenance products. IMAR, the U.S.-based boat care specialist, offers premium quality cleaners and polishers for yachts including vinyl, clear vinyl and fiber glass gelcoats. SURETEX offers best in class materials and essentials for technical textile applications. Like in marine, outdoor, mobility and industrial applications.

SUREFAS’ new sister company SURETEX is appointed as the exclusive European master distributor for Strataglass® and CrystalClear Products, premium quality press-polished clear vinyl sheets. SURETEX offers best in class materials and essentials for technical textile applications. Like in marine, outdoor, mobility and industrial applications.

SUREFAS’ new sister company SURETEX is appointed as the exclusive European master distributor for IMAR care and maintenance products. IMAR, the U.S.-based boat care specialist, offers premium quality cleaners and polishers for yachts including vinyl, clear vinyl and fiber glass gelcoats. SURETEX offers best in class materials and essentials for technical textile applications. Like in marine, outdoor, mobility and industrial applications.

SUREFAS’ new sister company SURETEX is appointed as the exclusive European master distributor for Strataglass® and CrystalClear Products, premium quality press-polished clear vinyl sheets. SURETEX offers best in class materials and essentials for technical textile applications. Like in marine, outdoor, mobility and industrial applications.

Italian waterjet manufacturer Castoldi, synonymous with the highest standards of engineering & design, utilizing generations of experience and providing unique advanced technology and solutions.

Eastman Machine Company had its most successful exhibition, in terms of sales, at the 30th annual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, North America’s largest technical trade event for marine industry professionals. The three-day event brought multi-million dollars in sales for the cutting machine manufacturer, solidifying Eastman’s presence and support of the boating industry, including partnerships alongside elite boatbuilder cooperatives.

Eastman Machine Company, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting machines and solutions, is the newest technology partner to Smart Advanced Manufacturing XL (SAM|XL), a prestigious European research centre.

Ocean Safety has extended its industry leading Jon Buoy Man Overboard (MOB) Recovery range with the addition of a soft case option for its Jon Buoy Inflatable Rescue Sling and its Jon Buoy Inflatable Horseshoe.

Ocean Safety, specialist in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, is launching a new range of Man Overboard (MOB) retrieval equipment at Metstrade, 16-18 November 2021.

The marine industry relies on a wide variety of materials to build boats and their accessories. Composites, including fiberglass and carbon fiber, carpet, vinyl and other upholstery materials, as well as canvas and other technical fabrics used in covers and sails, all must be cut with precision and reliability. The industry is also constantly looking for stronger, lighter materials that can withstand use by passionate boaters, professional watersport athletes, and commercial fishermen alike.

Baltic Lifejackets will be at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) and like most exhibitors they are in a new location (stand 05.701) and will be bringing new products to the market that have been developed and introduced over the last 18 months.

Typhoon International is delighted to introduce its new range of high-performance surfing and watersports wetsuits, designed for use across a board spectrum of water-based activities.

Typhoon International has launched a new collection of technical clothing, designed to be used across multiple on-water activities.

Typhoon International is delighted to announce that it will be launching its first range of personal protective apparel designed specifically with dinghy sailors in mind at Metstrade 2021.