METS 2013 achieves record-breaking success
by Annelie Koomen 22 Nov 2013 11:58 PST
22 November 2013
It is often said that the METS exhibition in Amsterdam sets the tone for the year ahead for the leading maritime equipment suppliers. Its timing in mid-November and the fact that METS is the largest single gathering of its kind in the world gives the clearest possible indication of the state of the industry. So the fact that METS 2013 has announced a record attendance of precisely 20,500 professionals for the three-day B2B event will be a major encouragement to the entire sector.
"A rise in attendance of over five percent compared to 2012 is very good news for everyone connected to METS and the global maritime supply industry," says METS Domain Manager Irene Dros.
"We also had a couple more exhibitors than last year and more country pavilions than ever. The various conferences and meetings also attracted huge numbers, adding to the positive vibe and genuine sense of good business being conducted. We are very proud it has been a record-breaking event and grateful to our exhibitors and visitors for reinforcing the reputation of METS as an unmissable exhibition."
METS 2013
visitors: 20,500
exhibitors: 1,320
METS 2012
visitors: 19,617
exhibitors: 1,318
METS visitor and exhibitor statistics are calculated in accordance with the rules of the UFI – the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and are audited by an independent accountant.
METS 2014 will be held 18-20 November 2014 in Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.
www.metstrade.com