BMF - British Marine Federation

06/24/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/24/2021 04:44

300+ brands already confirmed for Southampton International Boat Show 2021!

Published on: 24 June 2021

British Marine is delighted to announce that over 300 brands have already confirmed their presence at the Southampton International Boat Show this year (10 - 19 September). Here are just a few of the latest who have booked their exhibiting space.

Fischer Panda will be using the show to launch its new watermaker for power-conscious sailboat owners, the Parker Hannifin H20 ECO Series. Chris Fower, Sales and Marketing Director, Fischer Panda UK, says: 'Our demo trailer has been a regular feature at this key UK event for almost 20 years now and the show is always an important date on our calendar. This year the show takes on even greater significance as a much-needed chance to reconnect with regular and new customers and liaise with business colleagues.'

Another company that has seen its product range increase over the last year is Aquafax, which will be displaying new products from Maestrini and Quick on its stand. Harry Heasman, Head of Sales, says: 'Aquafax are delighted to once again be exhibiting at Southampton International Boat Show. It's a fantastic platform for us to showcase our existing industry-leading brands, as well as any new additions that we have added to the range. It also provides us with a great opportunity to liaise with manufacturers and trade companies, speak with new and existing customers in person and all in all, allows us to raise our profile within the industry.'

A sister company in the Arleigh Group, ASAP Supplies, has also confirmed its presence at the show with new products in its range including Baileys fibreglass repair products. Ashley Bradley, Sales Manager for ASAP Supplies, says: 'We are very excited to be returning to Southampton International Boat Show, it's a fantastic platform for us to showcase our new products and we have many exciting additions for this year. Moreover, it's r a great opportunity to meet both new and existing customers face to face and discuss upcoming projects.'

Several companies have increased their presence at the show with larger or additional stands. Marineware has increased its space with an extra stand. Technical Sales Representative, Simon Crawford says: 'We will be showing AkzoNobel, International Yacht Paint and Awlgrip, as well as Gurit with its environmentally friendly solutions in the composite world. We will also be bringing the latest kit from Antal deck hardware. Plus, plenty of bright colours and technical solutions from Epifanes, Nautix, Durepox, Propspeed, SABA, Teak Decking Systems and more.'
British Marine, organiser of the event, has already confirmed the presence of many of the major manufacturers including Sunseeker International, Princess Motor Yachts, Fairline Yachts, Oyster Yachts, Bavaria Power & Sail, Discovery Shipyard (formerly Discovery Yachts), Prestige Yachts, Sealine, Fjord, Jeanneau Sail & Power range, Beneteau Sail & Power range, Hanse, Dehler and Moody sailing yachts.
'We're delighted to see many big brand names in the industry putting their support behind the show and using it as an opportunity to engage with the trade customers as well as the leisure consumer,' says British Marine's CEO Lesley Robinson.

To be part of the Southampton International Boat Show 2021, book your exhibiting space now. Email [email protected] to secure a spot.