| Dubai International Boat Show 2009 registers an impressive 20% growth in National Group Pavilions and International Marine Associations |
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The 17th edition of the Dubai International Boats Show is gathering momentum in the lead up to the official opening in just under a weeks time, from 3-7 March 2009.
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The Dubai Boat Show has recorded significant growth in several areas of the show, including a major presence from International Marine Associations and National Group Pavilions. Increasing the total from 12 to 15 for the Dubai Boat Show 2009, the highest number in the shows history, including:
AIMEX, Australia
ANEN, Spain
British Marine Federation, UK
Enterprise Florida, USA
FINNBOAT, Finland
HISWA, The Netherlands
ICE, Italy
IOW, Chamber of Commerce, UK
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Messe Dusseldorf, Germany
NMMA, USA
NZ Marine, New Zealand
SABBEX, South Africa
Turkey
UBI France, France
UCINA, Italy
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HISWA
“The Holland Yachting Group is back in force once again this year at DIBS, “The Holland Superyacht Industry is a pioneer and market leader in the world. Dubai International Boat Show functions as a perfect hub to our potential customer base in the whole region. We think that the Dubai organisation fulfills its task to create the ultimate platform for doing business in a perfect setting” said Farouk Nefzi of HISWA. |
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Florida Enterprise
The State of Florida’s recreational boating and marine industry sectors continue to be leaders worldwide with record breaking increases in exports. In spite of the difficult economic situation we are facing domestically, Florida exports of yachts, motorboats and other vessels grew over 270% last year alone to the United Arab Emirates which is why Enterprise Florida is returning to Dubai Boat Show with an even greater presence than last year. ‘’We’ve doubled our floor space and expanded from one to two pavilions to help emphasise our position as the leading U.S. state for the marine industry with representation of 22 Florida based businesses, ranging from yacht builders to designers, composite catamarans, fishing equipment, boat lifts, yacht transport and more’’, said Julie Balzano, Director for Mexico & Marine Industry Sector, Enterprise Florida.
Stop by Equipment, Supplies & Services: A3-3 to learn more about what Florida has to offer. |
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UBI France
French companies in the UBI France pavilion, will present a wide range of services, including yacht design, brokerage and equipment manufactures, present in 2 areas of the show for 2009, the Luxury Supplies & Services and Equipment Supplies and Services areas. Florence Zuchowski, Operations Director of UBIFRANCE says ‘’ French Pavilion organiser, UBI France is delighted to be participating at The Dubai Boat Show for the 3rd year, with, for the first time, two pavilions located in the Luxury Supplies and Services area and Equipment Supplies and Services areas, hosting French companies including leading manufacturers and suppliers.”
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AIMEX
Australian marine manufacturers and service providers will again have strong representation at the Dubai International Boat Show via their presence within the Australian Pavilion, organised by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX). The Australian contingent is growing in size and cements Australia’s position as a key player in the global market.
‘’Twenty-nine Australian marine industry companies will be represented at the show, staged 3 – 7 March. The show will be a premier platform for AIMEX members to take advantage of opportunities in the emerging Gulf marine market. Despite the current economic climate, the marine export market in Dubai is still seen as having considerable potential’’, said Mary Anne Edwards, CEO, AIMEX.
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National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
Janice Llg of the NMMA highlights ‘’NMMA members are looking forward to participating in the 2009 Dubai International Boat Show in an effort to further penetrate the Middle Eastern market place. With the economic challenges in the United States and abroad, it is essential to reach out to all markets that have an interest in American recreational products’’ |
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FINNBOAT
‘’The Dubai International Boat Show is offering is offering Finnish boatbuilders a unique opportunity to get a feeling on a new market area. The Finns are producing a great variety of power and sailboats as well as boating equipment’’, comments Jouko Hujo, Managing Director, FINNBOAT |
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German Boat and Ship Builders Association
‘’For the fourth time we are coming with a German group to the leading boatshow in the Gulf region and our engagement planed is long term. For this year we expect that the interest in watersports is unbroken. The companies of the German group offer a very wide range of maritime products. Especially, the German superyachtgroup "Deutsche Yachten" is expecting many new contacts and excellent business’’ illustrates Claus-Ehlert Meyer, Managing Director, German Boat- and Shipbuilders Association. |
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SABBEX
The South African Boatbuilders Export Council SABBEX is a National Export Council. The council is a major contributor to establishing South Africa as a globally competitive boatbuilding export country, with sustainable export growth, within the DTI framework.
‘’SABBEX members have constantly expressed a keen interest in the Dubai International Boat Show. After numerous successful visits to the Dubai International Boat Show, SABBEX has enthusiastically arranged for a delegation of its members Afri-Cat Marine, Custom Marine and Admiral Yachts to participate in the 2009 boat show’’, said Veda Raubenheimer, CEO, SABBEX.
Come and visit the SABBEX stand D1-19 and see how South African Boatbuilders innovate on an even keel.
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