Plenary Session: The State of the Industry
This session is brought to you by:
- Headline sponsor: Raymarine- Platinum sponsors: Cummins, FPT Powertrain Technologies, KOHLER
- Gold Sponsors: Melita Marine Group, Pon Power, SavageLightning, Volvo Penta, VYVA Fabrics
- Silver sponsors: DIAB, Dockmate, Eastman, epe, Gurit, KVH, LG Business Solutions, LUMISHORE, SPRADLING, Veratron Marine
Moderator: Sara Anghel (President ICOMIA)
Speakers: Andrea Frabetti (CEO Sunseeker), Frank Hugelmeyer (President National Marine Manufacturers Association), Lawrence Chow (Chairman HKBIA , Asia Representative of the ICOMIA Executive Committee)
ICOMIA gave a global perspective on the leisure marine industry, offering key insights on developments and opportunities in different markets.The panel discussion gave a brief intro about the state of the industry around the world during the pandemic but mainly focused on What’s next. The panel discussion addressed the following questions:
• Where is the market going, anticipation for 2021 and beyond?
• What are the current challenges facing the industry, such as supply chain disruption, labour shortage, low retail inventory, boat show cancellations?
• What are the new demands for the industry? And opportunities?• How has consumer behaviour changed?
• What is the future of boat shows?
Share your stories on leisure marine industry with us
Do you have an innovation, research results or an other interesting topic you would like to share with the leisure marine equipment industry? The METSTRADE website and social media channels are a great platform to showcase your stories! Let us know via metstrade@rai.nl
Are you a METSTRADE exhibitor?
Make sure you add your latest press releases to your Company Profile in the Exhibitor Portal for free exposure.