Australia gears up for METS

THE Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is expecting Australian companies to impress at this year’s 2011 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam. 

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.

“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," said AIMEX CEO MaryAnne Edwards.

"This support ensures that companies continue to profile their products globally which is resulting in increased export sales for these Australian states.”

Adit Marine a new comer to METS will be displaying its Fresh Water Inlet Devices and Flushing Systems. Another first at METS is VuPlex. VuPlex is a highly effective and easy to use plastic cleaning & protective product ideal for the marine environment.

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.

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 it will be showcasing at METS.

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 its first ever party "The Australian Outback Party" at METS and given the fact Australian’s know how to party, AIMEX said "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.