Why Exhibit?
Every year thousands of buyers come to the International WorkBoat Show and spend millions of dollars on marine equipment and services. Large fleet owners to independent vessel owner/operators, boatbuilders, engineers and more depend on the show to build their business. You can depend on it to build your bottom line.
If you exhibit at this year's show, here's what you can expect to see...
Buyers at the show represent $2.3 billion in buying power:
- 79% are involved in purchasing decisions
- 65% plan to purchase as a result of attending
- 55% of vessel operators at the show own 10 or more vessels
- 45% only attend the International WorkBoat Show
- 95% plan to return in 2009
- 95% rate the International WorkBoat Show as most relevant to their business needs
Don't let your customers spend their money with your competitor! 33% of buyers at the show were looking for a company that was not exhibiting.
For more information take a look at the 2010 Exhibitor Brochure or the 2008 Show Facts & Figures
“Every year this show is great. It’s so much more productive and fun meeting people and talking face to face than just having phone conversations about products.” – Larry Kruse, Jacobs Engineering
“I’m here because I’m looking for anything that will make my business easier and more profitable.” – Ralph Middleton, DRM
Buyers represent every facet of the commercial marine market, including:
- Owners and operators
- Shipyards and commercial boatbuilders
- Marine Engineers and architects
- Equipment manufacturers and distributors
- Port authorities and port engineers
- Marine surveyors
- Military buyers and government officials
- Oil exploration and production
- Others affiliated with the marine industry
“We’re seeing the entire range of the commercial marine market. WorkBoat is a great opportunity to update our customers on our products and learn how we can better serve them.” - Mitch Colgan, CAT & MAK Marketing
