Foreign Countries confirm their interest in the event
SEATEC continues its way forward in the direction of quality
Seatec 2010- the International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, mega yachts and ships - organised by CarraraFiere at CarraraFiere exhibition centre in Marina di Carrara, has achieved some important objectives in terms of: the quality of the visitors, the trust of the shipyards, an excellent range of products on display. This is what emerged from the official data (753 exhibitors - including 35% foreigners - and 8.754 visitors including 5% from abroad) now being certified by the IFS according to UFI standards, adopted by the IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organizers) of which Seatec has been part for the past three years. Renewed success of all competitions and side events.
Significant results for the eighth Seatec that confirmed its position as a technology showcase of prime importance in the international marine industry. This is confirmed by the official data now being certified by the IFS according to UFI standards (the Global Association of the exhibition Industry), adopted by the IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organizers) too, which Seatec is part of, and that will be certified by the ISF (the Institute for the Certification of Trade Fair Statistical Data).
"With 41% of the exhibitors concentrated in the technology, accessories and services area, the participation of foreign exhibitors from countries such as China, Korea, Australia and New Zealand, and 30% of visitors from the shipyards, with the main countries producing yachts at the fore, the eighth Seatec has achieved three important objectives: the exhibition confirms the hard work carried out at home and abroad, it is once again an excellent showcase with a high technology content as well as a success with its target audience" said Paris Mazzanti, CarraraFiere's General Manager.
"The share of foreign visitors - 5% out of a total of 8.754 - and the participation of foreign delegations from Poland, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Croatia and Turkey, Korea, China, Slovenia and South Africa, is an important note for this year's fair - said Giorgio Bianchini, CararraFiere chairman. "It is a delicate moment, but Seatec has solid foundations that enable us to keep our commitments and work with confidence for the future".
Of the foreign visitors, most were from France (15%), Holland and Germany (8% each), the United Kingdom (7%), Monaco and Poland (6% each), Brazil, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland (5% each), Spain and Turkey (4% each).
The foreign exhibitors - 35% out of a total of 753 - came from the United States (18%), followed by the United Kingdom (15%), Germany (12%), France (10%) and the Netherlands (9%).
Of the 490 Italian exhibitors, 28% represented the Lombardy region, 20% Tuscany, 14% Liguria and then Emilia Romagna (8%), Lazio (6%), Veneto, Piemonte and Veneto (4% each ) and the remainder from the other regions in equal parts.
Among the goods categories represented at the trade event - the only one of its kind in Italy for the trade - were technology, accessories and services which accounted for 41%, followed by engines (12%), electronics & domotics (11%), interior and exterior furnishings (10%), composites (9%), materials and applications (6%), media (4%), sailing equipment (3%), project & engineering and port equipment (2% each).
Much appreciation for the competitions organised by Seatec - Qualitec Award for exhibitors, the competitions related to design including the MYDA, Targa Bonetto and Abitare la Barca for university students - and the numerous side events that completed, as usual the high profile range of products exhibited.
The ninth Seatec opens its doors from 16 to 18 February 2011.
4 March 2010
Seatec, the International Exhibition of technology, subcontracting and design for boats, mega yachts and ships, is part of the International organisation IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Show Organizers). It is organised by CarraraFiere and due to its success, is supported by the following authorities and associations: the Ministry of Economic Development, the Regione Toscana (the Tuscan Regional Government), Toscana Promozione, UnionCamere Toscana, the Province of Massa-Carrara, CNA Nautica, CONFAPI Toscana, Confartigianato Nautica Toscana, Ascomac-Unimot, Assonautica Nazionale, AS.PRO.NA.DI, (Associazione Progettisti Nautica da diporto- Association of Leisure boat designers), RINA (Registro Navale Italiano - the Italian Naval Register), ASSO.N.A.T. (Associazione Nazionale Porti Turistici- the National Association of Pleasure Ports), ICE (the Italian Institute of Foreign Trade), The British Consulate/UK Trade & Investment, while the Cassa di Risparmio di Carrara (Carrara Savings Bank) is the sole sponsoring bank.
Autore: Seatec Press Office
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