NMMA’s USA Pavilion Sold Out for METS 2007...

More than 80 U.S. companies to participate in world’s largest trade exhibition  

CHICAGO, November 6, 2007 - - The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has organized a sold-out USA Pavilion for the 2007 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) for the 20^th consecutive year. The USA Pavilion will feature 84 companies and will be located in Hall 7 of the show. METS takes place November 13-15 at Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlands .

More than 1,100 exhibitors from around the globe will be on hand for this year’s METS, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary in 2007 and is the world’s largest trade exhibition of equipment and accessories for the recreational marine industry. METS typically draws crowds upwards of 17,000 individuals from nearly 100 different countries. The show, which will feature more than 130 U.S. exhibitors in 2007, including the 84 in the USA Pavilion, has been given the Trade Fair Certification status by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

“METS is the best opportunity outside of the United States for OEMs, distributors and other industry professionals to view a wide range of American recreational marine products with the concentration of products being hosted within one dedicated space,” says NMMA president Thom Dammrich. “With NMMA members comprising more than 10 percent of the exhibitors at this event, attendees should be able to locate almost any product they need from one of our members.”

The USA Pavilion will also host a special reception on Wednesday night, November 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. The reception is being sponsored by Polyform U.S. and is a great networking opportunity for American companies to meet international guests.

For more information about the METS USA Pavilion or to reserve your exhibit space for 2008, visit nmma.org/international, or contact NMMA program manager Janice Ilg at (312) 946-6217; jilg@nmma.org.

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters in the United States . The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy, market research and data, product quality assurance and marketing communications.