Great Success Of The Düsseldorf Boat Show - boot 2007

From 20 to 28 January, 1,650 exhibitors at the Düsseldorf Boat Show have set up shop in 17 exhibition halls, equivalent to 220,000 square metres of floor space.

Greater international reach, an increase in the size of stands booked and exhibitor numbers that have stabilised at the top level are the three factors that characterise the 38th staging of boot Düsseldorf. Especially the exhibitors from outside Germany have once again upped their commitment to boot Düsseldorf and expanded their stand sizes.

The spectrum of exhibitor nationalities participating in boot 2007 also introduced a wider panorama of the world's yachting and watersports market than ever seen before. The figures show 55 countries represented. Almost half of the net floor space had served as a platform for the 650 international exhibitors.

All of the major shipbuilding nations from France, Italy, the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and Northern European nations to the USA and Gulf states were on board. The biggest international contingent came from the Netherlands with 150 yards, suppliers and service providers, followed by Italy with 80 participations, France with 60 and the UK with 30 exhibitors.

In the boat and yacht segment, 400 international yards, dealers and importers spread across ten exhibition halls have provided a seamless product overview comprising some 2,000 types of vessel - so there was definitely something for everyone. The sea of boats had been complemented by a first-rate range of boat equipment, electronics, engines, accessories and high-quality functional clothing as well as marina equipment, courtesy of 450 exhibitors.

At international level, sales in large yachts and those related to the building of large yachts have continued to flourish. Hall 6, the home to large-sized yachts, have featured 70 vessels of 20 to 30 meters in length this year. The Superyacht Show has had another growth spurt. At information stands, eighty yards, engineers, designers and industry-specific suppliers have flaunt their skills in building large yachts and superyachts.

Source: boot Düsseldorf, Photo gallery: Rene Tillmann