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SMM 2010: the leading industry event |
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The maritime industry places its faith in SMM and the event’s
continued success is confirmation of our dedication to ensuring
it remains the world’s premier maritime trade show – by setting
ever higher benchmarks.
SMM attracts decision makers from the full spectrum of the
global shipbuilding community and every corner of the world.
It is your chance to meet with industry leaders and interact with
the sector’s brightest minds. |
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The world’s largest
shipbuilding trade fair |
SMM 2008 attracted 53,006 trade visitors and
1,968 exhibitors from 100 nations. No other maritime
trade fair boasts such a high proportion of
international exhibitors and visitors. And these
outstanding facts and fi gures characterise the
signifi cance of this premiere industry event – and
explain why it enjoys such an exceptional position. |
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Exhibitors in buoyant mood |
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SMM 2008 achieved another exhibitor record by
attracting more than 1,968 exhibitors from
56 nations. 64 % of all exhibitors were from abroad.
A total of 87,000 sq m exhibition space in 11 halls
and on the open-air grounds was also used – a new
record for the world’s leading shipbuilding fair. |
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360° panorama of the shipbuilding industry |
Reflecting the current dynamism in the industry,
brand new versatile exhibition space will play host to the
full spectrum of the shipbuilding world, showcasing new
cutting-edge maritime technology.
As an exhibitor you can look forward to excellent facilities and
conditions for presenting your innovations to new customers.
With a record number of exhibitors in 2008 and
continued increase in international participation, SMM 2010
will once again prove to be the most important event in the
international shipbuilding calendar. |
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Meet your target groups at SMM 2010 |
According to an independent visitor and exhibitor
survey, 98 % of all exhibitors succeeded in establishing
the basis for further business by meeting business
partners and reaching out to new target groups at
SMM 2008.
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SMM more than meets exhibitors’ expectations |
Confidence prevails at SMM. The excellent
number and quality of visitors even surpassed
the high expectations of exhibitors, who reported
a host of interesting contacts and business
transactions at SMM 2008.
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Meet your target groups at SMM 2010 |
According to an independent visitor and exhibitor
survey, 98 % of all exhibitors succeeded in establishing
the basis for further business by meeting business
partners and reaching out to new target groups at
SMM 2008.
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Driving business forward |
SMM brings thousands of decision makers and qualifi ed
buyers to Hamburg – resulting in millions of Euros being
spent on marine equipment and services. With SMM
promising once again to be the ‘must-attend’ event of
2010, it’s important, now more than ever, to be
present and make sure you meet the decision makers.
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Establishing contacts for future sales |
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95 % of exhibitors whose goal was to win new customers said the fair
met, or met in part, their expectations
90 % of exhibitors whose goal had been to break into new markets
reported that the fair had successfully opened up doors for their business.
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SMM 2008 set new international benchmarks with
exhibitors presenting their products and solutions to
more buyers than ever – from every sphere of the
global shipbuilding community.
Reach out to potential customers and generate new
business in new markets – with so many decision
makers to meet, SMM 2010 is the place to present
your company and launch future success. |
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Setting new benchmarks |
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SMM 2008 was attended by a record 53,006 professionals
from 100 countries. This achievement underlines its position
as the world’s leading maritime industry trade fair.
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Achieve your objectives at SMM |
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84%of visitors whose principal aim was to gather
information about the industry, innovations and
technology expressed that they had more than
achieved their objectives.
76%of those visitors who had intended to make
new investments at SMM 2008 also stated that they
had reached their goals. |
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"The SMM is the leading international
trade fair for the maritime and
shipbuilding industry and the launchpad
to success for exhibitors and visitors
from around the world. As Chairman
of the Board SMM, I’m looking forward
to welcoming the key international
players from the global community to
Hamburg in 2010."
Dr. Herbert Aly,
Member of the Executive
Board of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems
and Chairman of the Board SMM, Germany
"No other trade event attracts as many
high-ranking decision makers and experts
as SMM. The variety of products refl ects
the whole of the shipbuilding and marine
equipment industry. We are planning to
attend to SMM 2010 again."
The Korea Shipbuilders’ Association
(KOSHIPA)
SMM is the world’s premier maritime trade fair
and the ideal place to meet key international partners and customers. It attracts the elite of
global shipbuilding, engineering, maritime technology
and service providers to the maritime
metropolis of Hamburg, for a great event and
for international fl air.
Cliff Davies,
COO Döhle IoM., UK
"The division of the SMM into product
categories was a great help to us. We
were in the propulsion category and we
found that the product category helped
to concentrate the customers. It really
helped us to fi nd the right customer for
Spurs Marine at the SMM!"
Pablo Sosa, Vice President,
Spurs Marine Manufacturing,
Inc., U.S.A. |
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