General Information

MAATS is a highly focused marine accessory aftermarket event designed to assemble suppliers and buyers in a time-and cost-effective program. A groundbreaking marine trade event, the format consists of:

Trade Show Exhibits

Dedicated exhibit time allows manufacturers to display new products and link company technical and marketing experts with accessory buyers.

Pre-scheduled Buyer-Supplier Meetings

An invitation program provides accessory manufacturers with a guaranteed schedule of buyer meetings. More than 1500 meeting slots are available during the event, giving accessory manufacturers and buyers an unparalleled opportunity for pre-scheduled, private meetings away from the distractions of the show-floor. The emphasis on generating new business and introducing new products requires manufacturers to come to MAATS prepared with their latest products and programs.

New Product Previews

Each day, New Product Previews are held, where accessory suppliers have the opportunity to make brief product debuts to a targeted audience of buyers.

Networking Events

MAATS offers various social networking events, such as the Welcome Reception, daily Networking Lunches and the Awards Reception, to provide manufacturers and buyers with the opportunity to establish business relationships in a more casual setting off of the show floor.

S.T.E.P. Purchasing Meetings

The National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) has combined its S.T.E.P. Purchasing Conference with MAATS. For two days, July 17 - 18, 2006, NMDA distributor and manufacturer members will meet in private, closed-door meetings to plan their programs for the year. S.T.E.P. Purchasing at MAATS is strictly for NMDA distributor and manufacturer members.

Additional Information

Contact Melissa Skomedal (312-946-6281, mskomedal@nmma.org) or Kathleen Clickett at NMMA (312-946-6252, kclickett@nmma.org).