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The global leisure marine market is navigating a dynamic landscape shaped by shifting consumer demands, economic pressures, and technological innovation. While the volume segment faces challenges, there are recent signs of a bright future. Meanwhile, the luxury and superyacht sectors are currently thriving and show no signs of slowing down.

Director of Metstrade gives his viewpoint on the global leisure marine market

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), announced today the promotion of Anne Dunbar from Show Director to Executive Director of IBEX LLC.

NMMA and RAI Amsterdam promote Anne Dunbar to Executive Director of IBEX LLC

Niels Klarenbeek is no stranger to adversity and unique challenges. It was in April 2020 — just as Covid-19 was starting to spiral its way around the globe — that he was appointed director of Metstrade, the largest business-to-business recreational marine trade show on Earth. Only four months later, he and show organizers made the gut-wrenching decision to cancel the 2020 show.

Q&A with Niels Klarenbeek - Director, Metstrade

Time for a round up of all the news and articles from the past year! What where the most read articles in 2021 about the leisure marine industry? See a selection of five of our most popular articles below.

The Most popular articles about the leisure marine industry of 2021

We are delighted to introduce our new sales agent for the United States and Canada, Tina Sanderson. We have known Tina for years through our IBEX show in the United States and are very happy that her three decades of trade show industry experience can be applied to her new role for our METSTRADE show.

New sales agent for United States and Canada

Rising Star Dan Bloice Smith is the design engineering manager at Williams Jet Tenders. He was interviewed by IBI (International Boat Industry) about his work and winning the Rising Star Award.

An interview with 'Rising Star' Dan-Bloice Smith

This is the next generation of Balsa Core and it can reduce resin uptake up to 76% when compared to uncoated balsa cores, saving weight and resin cost.

PC11 Pro Coated balsa, the latest innovation from CoreLite

During "Pitch the Press" remarkable products are highlighted. One of them was Combi Outboards B.V. who presented a wide range of both air and liquid cooled electric motors.

Dual Drive: for smooth and whisper quiet boating

I studied communications, broadcasting, and film at college and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the film industry for seven years.

Humans of METSTRADE with Warren J. McCrickard

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Director of Metstrade gives his viewpoint on the global leisure marine market

NMMA and RAI Amsterdam promote Anne Dunbar to Executive Director of IBEX LLC

Q&A with Niels Klarenbeek - Director, Metstrade

The Most popular articles about the leisure marine industry of 2021

New sales agent for United States and Canada

An interview with 'Rising Star' Dan-Bloice Smith

PC11 Pro Coated balsa, the latest innovation from CoreLite

Dual Drive: for smooth and whisper quiet boating

Humans of METSTRADE with Warren J. McCrickard

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