The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) is the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment, materials and services for the international marine leisure industry. The annual event is organized by Amsterdam RAI in association with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).
Thousands of companies in the leisure marine market worldwide incorporate METS in their calendars year after year—Here’s why:
- Attracts a global attendance with unparalleled networking opportunities—establish working relationships with people from all over the world
- Comprehensive product showcase—a gallery of the best in marine products from around the globe
- Supported by leading international marine trade associations
- Hosts cutting-edge conferences
- Year-round promotions add extra value to your investment
METS Pavilion
NMMA hosts members in both the U.S.A. and Canadian Pavilions. If you want to expand your reach overseas, you need to make METS a core part of your marketing plans.
NMMA staff will be your primary contact throughout the planning process—eliminating concerns about the time difference between your office and Amsterdam. In addition, NMMA offers the following services to U.S.A Pavilion exhibitors:
- Meeting rooms, (various locations) available on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Storage units for small boxes and coats
- Public relations and advertising campaign to help drive traffic
- Order/coordinate delivery of additional items needed for your stand (invoiced at cost after the event.)
Download the METS 2012 U.S.A. Pavilion participation application. (Coming soon)
METS 2012 will be held November 13–15, 2012. The U.S.A. Pavilion is only open to NMMA members.

For more information, please contact:
Melissa Gurniewicz Stephen Evans
Project Manager, Trade Events Director, Trade Events
312.946.6281 312.946.6238