Why Exhibit

Pacific Marine Expo is built with your customer in mind, providing products and services that make this show their total boat solution. Commercial vessel owners from Alaska to California attend looking for everything they need, from bow to stern, to upgrade, outfit, build or repair the most important component of their business, the boat. By exhibiting, you’ll strengthen relationships with your customers, meet with your competitors’ customers, and grow or solidify your foothold in the West Coast commercial market.

When asked how Pacific Marine Expo could be improved, the number one survey response was: more exhibitors!

Buyers represent every facet of the commercial marine industry, including:

Commercial vessel owners and operators
Passenger vessel owners and operators
Charter boat owners and operators
Shipyards, commercial boatbuilders and recreational boatbuilders
Commercial fishermen
Seafood processors
Engineers and architects
Captains, operators and owners of pleasure yachts
Equipment manufacturers and distributors
Port authorities and port engineers
Harbormasters
Marina operators
Marine surveyors
Military buyers and government officials
Others affiliated with the marine industry

Buyer Stats

87% rate Pacific Marine Expo as most relevant to their business needs
60% plan to purchase within 6 months of the show
70% plan to purchase as a result of attending
66% own or operate one or more vessels
85% are involved in purchasing decisions
51% ONLY attend Pacific Marine Expo
96% plan to return in 2009

Buyers are looking for YOU! 36% were looking for a company that was not exhibiting.

2010 Exhibitors Said:

““We've bought five boats in the last year and we need to do a lot of maintenance on them. I’m here to talk with vendors and put together the best team. We were going to go to the WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, but we’ve found everything right here in our own backyard.”
– Dennis Cooley, Alaska Logistics

“I always learn something here. I just had two engines put in my boat and met with the company here to get some additional information. At this Show, you can get answers and stay on top of any potential problems.”
– Tom White, Jo Marine Charters

“We buy from a lot of the exhibitors here, so I come down every year. It’s a great show and it’s fun to see a lot of people I know.”
- Rick, Tugboat Owner

“I’m from California and I come up every year because they have the best new products here. People need parts for their boats, they have got to buy them and this is the place to do that.”
- Sam, Fisherman

“Being in the fishing industry, I come to Pacific Marine Expo to check out new products. It’s the place to stay on top of what’s going on.” -
Gilbert, Fishing Company