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Show News

  • BioSok is Press Office innovations choice

    01 Apr 2006

    ‘The Innovations Showcase was outstanding for its diversity and the ingenuity of some entries,’ commented Brian Pilcher of the BBEx Press Office.   

  • Organisation

    01 Apr 2006

    ‘We all know it’s a great step forward and that’s down to excellent organisation and fantastic facilities. We’ll be back in 2007.’ David Okey, Mermaid Marine 

  • BBEx awards the best.

    01 Apr 2006

    Three awards were presented at the BBEx party. The Retailer of the Year Award was presented to BHG of Lymington by MTA chairman Alan Morgan.  

  • The Numbers

    01 Apr 2006

    ‘For most people, words and emotions speak louder than figures. But, if it’s statistics you want, then here they are: Exhibitors: We hoped for 150, realistically expected 125. The total closed on (17 Feb!) at 156. Visitors: The final Windsor Trade Show clocked up 936 visitors over two days. BBEx achieved 852 pre-registrations and was attended by 1,494 trade visitors 

  • The winning team

    01 Apr 2006

     

  • BBEx media sweep

    01 Apr 2006

    BBEx also attracted the media with Boating Business playing a pivotal role, it was rewarding to welcome over 20 top journalists including the editors of three national boating titles, a welter of technical journalists and a nice spread in the Bournemouth Echo. A number of major websites including IBI News and The Daily Sail featured BBEx preview and news material. 

  • Useful Contacts

    01 Apr 2006

    ‘Most impressive. I’m on the Hyphose stand because they are one of the principal south coast distributors of Parker Hannifin of Cleveland, Ohio. We are leading specialists in motion control technology (hydraulics to you!)’
    Di Daniels, Hyphose 

  • BBEx - breakfast briefing

    01 Apr 2006

    Thursday’s Breakfast Briefing, a two part presentation on ‘e-tailing’ by Ian Atkins and David Lewin, was ‘standing room only’. 

  • BBEx – the show for new products and innovation!

    01 Apr 2006

    BBEx is most definitely the place to go for new products and innovations. The BBEx 2006 Innovations Showcase featured more than 40 entries.  

  • Faces in the Crowd

    01 Apr 2006

    Peter McCluskie and his Force4 team were among early birds at BBEx on Wednesday morning. Also working the halls was Bill Foulkes, Aladdin’s Cave. 

  • Great start to 2006!

    01 Apr 2006

    At the close of BBEx 2006, exhibitors were unanimous in their enthusiasm for the first ever Boating Business Exhibition. The words of Chris Harris of MG Duff echoed the sentiments of many – ‘It can’t be the trade show – where’s the mud?’ he quipped as he chatted happily to customers on his stand! Just 4 weeks on, BBEx 2007 is already more than 70% sold.  

  • Accommodation, travel, parking – quick and easy solutions.

    01 Jan 2006

    Bournemouth is the perfect location for a UK leisure marine trade exhibition. On the central south coast of England, it has excellent transport connections and is easy to get to by car, train or plane. 

  • List of Exhibitors

    01 Jan 2006

     

  • Focus on new products

    01 Jan 2006

    The BBEx Innovations Showcase is a special display highlighting the best of what’s new and on view at BBEx. All exhibitors will be invited to submit products, but only those which are genuinely ‘new for 2006’ will be featured and listed in the catalogue.  

  • Check in to check it out

    01 Jan 2006

    Accessible with ease from all parts of the country, a visit to Bournemouth International Centre is a must. Hotel offers range from a single night £33 at The Ullswater Hotel, to £75 at the 4-star Royal Bath which also offer leisure facilities and is only four minutes’walk from BIC. Delegate Reservations operate a professional, efficient service.  

  • Better business workshops

    01 Dec 2005

    There will be a series of workshops being held by leading industry figures. 

  • A Network of Links

    01 Dec 2005

    The Boating Business Exhibition is also being held in association with the British Marine Federation, the MTA and MEEMA. 

  • Small ideas get big

    01 Dec 2005

    BBEx is for small organisations too. The future of the industry is dependant on new products and companies coming forward and growing. 

  • From where I'm sitting…

    01 Dec 2005

    There are only 90 days to go until BBEx 2006. As part of the PR and promotional team for BBEx, it’s my task to phone exhibitors and ask a few simple questions. I then turn the answers into quotes and statements.  

  • No jacket required

    01 Dec 2005

    On Wednesday February 22, straight after the show, there will be an informal networking reception where exhibitors can get together with the rest of their industry.  

  • ‘BBEx? it's a major show for us'

    01 Dec 2005

    Blunt words from Martin Cole of Marine & Industrial LLP, the specialist adhesives, sealants and coatings manufacturer. 

  • BBEx takes off!!

    01 Dec 2005

    22 & 23 February 2006 • BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE 

  • Beds on a Budget

    01 Nov 2005