MARITIMA 2008

MARITIMA 2008

Dec. 10 - 13, 2008   in  Paris (France - Europe)    Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

MARITIMA - THE SHOW FOR MARITIME PROFESSIONALS

Owned and hosted by the F.I.N. (French Nautical Industries Federation) and organised by Reed Expositions France with the support of the maritime economic news weekly 'le marin', this 2008 show marks the 5thMaritima. In economic terms the French maritime sector today is worth 35 billion euros in turnover and represents more than 300,000 jobs, Maritima is the reflection of a dynamic sector, perpetuallychanging on the economic, social, technological and environmental level. The only French trade show dedicated to the entire industry, Maritima has established itself as a tremendous showcase for the maritime economy as well as French and international know-how.

The show seeks to serve as a platform for exchanges between the key players in the sector from France and abroad: shipbuilding and ship repair yards, parts manufacturers, engine builders, service companies, local authorities...

Maritima presents the importance of the maritime sector for the French economy and provides the industry with some answers in the face of changes linked to the world economic (rising cost of fuel) and environmental (maritime safety, sustainable development, protection of the coastline, etc.) situation.

THE AREA DEDICATED TO THE SEA AND REGIONS

This year Maritima is again honouring the coastal regions and manufacturers of the industry to offer professionals a place for business meetings: the

Sea and Regions area.

The purpose behind the area is to insure the show is more representative of all the regional  players, businesses, local authorities and service companies.

Its objective is to:

- give the regions the opportunity to present their

maritime policy,

- show a dynamic image of its various centres of

activities,

- and welcome and present innovative companies.

THE WORKSHOP-DISCUSSION AREA

Maritima invites the exhibitors to take advantage

of the area for Workshops and Discussions

to hold:

- press conferences,

- discussions,

- and demonstrations of their products and know-how.

Why exhibit ?

Presentation

Maritima is the trade show that brings together all the players in the maritime and coastal economies.

Boosted by the success of its first three shows, Maritima has now established itself as the showcase for the maritime economy and French and international know-how. A unique event held every two years in Paris.

Maritima is the meeting place for all the decision makers, key influencers, and players in the maritime and inland-waterway industries covering the various occupations linked to ships (transport, passengers, services, fishery, ports). It is a genuine platform for business and trading between exhibitors and trade visitors: shipyards, equipment manufacturers, and players of maritime and inland-waterway transport, the fishing industry, ports, institutional services, etc.

Contact

Reed Expositions France

52-54, quai de Dion-Bouton

CS 80001

92806 Puteaux Cedex

France

 +33 (0)1 47 56 50 00

 +33 (0)1 47 56 51 00