Inland and Coastal to Showcase Innovation at METSTRADE 2025
Tuesday, 18th November 2025
Inland and Coastal to Showcase Floating Structure Innovation at METSTRADE 2025
Following Managing Director Ollie Shortall’s well-received presentation at ICOMIA 2025 in Venice, Inland and Coastal will bring its latest advances in floating structure engineering to the Metstrade Trade Show 2025, taking place 18–20 November at the RAI Amsterdam.
At this year’s show, the company will spotlight how precast concrete technology is transforming marina and waterfront design. By combining precision manufacturing with adaptable engineering, Inland and Coastal is delivering stronger, more flexible, and more sustainable floating systems suitable for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and leisure applications.
Innovating with precast technology means we can now build floating platforms of almost unlimited size, with exceptional precision and quality,” says Ollie Shortall, Managing Director. “It allows us to manufacture pontoons to a high Eurocode standard, transport them efficiently, and join them on site to create large, complex structures without compromising performance or durability.”
This approach is already proving its value through notable recent projects such as the Banagher Pool and Jeanie Johnston installations—both demonstrating how Inland and Coastal’s engineering expertise is expanding what’s possible in modern marina and waterfront design.
Meet the Team at Metstrade
Visitors interested in floating structure innovation—or looking to discuss specific marina or pontoon requirements—can connect with the Inland and Coastal team throughout the three-day event on Stand 05.723 in Hall 5.
Here’s a breakdown of what makes Metstrade 2025 so important:
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Size & Scope: The show expects around 1,500–1,700 exhibitors from across the marine-equipment, systems, and materials sectors, making it a truly global meeting point.
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Venue: It’s held in the RAI Amsterdam complex — a major hub for trade shows — which in 2025 will be used to its full capacity, reflecting the scale of this edition.
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Opening Hours:
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18 Nov: 10:00–18:00
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19 Nov: 10:00–18:00
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20 Nov: 10:00–17:00
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Audience: Metstrade is strictly a B2B trade show — aimed at professionals in the marine world: yacht builders, naval architects, marina owners, refit yards, distributors… not open to the general public.
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Key Themes: In 2025, the show is placing special emphasis on refit and sustainability. A new dedicated Refit Cluster will bring together superyacht refit yards, suppliers, and regional marine ecosystems to showcase their capabilities.
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Superyacht Focus: The Superyacht Zone (Hall 8) is being significantly expanded, and there will be a Superyacht Stage for high-level discussions on innovation, design, and future trends in the superyacht sector.
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Networking & Knowledge: Beyond just product displays, Metstrade offers a full content programme with conferences, talks, and networking, making it a place to learn as much as to do business.
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Design Awards: The DAME Design Awards are part of the event, highlighting the most innovative product designs in leisure marine tech.
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Logistics: The event is poised to accommodate more exhibitors and visitors than ever before, thanks to its full use of the RAI venue and improved spatial planning.
Why it matters: Metstrade 2025 is not just a trade show — it’s a barometer for the future of marine technology. For anyone in the leisure marine industry (especially if you’re into superyachts or refit), it’s likely to be the must-attend event of the year.
If you like, I can pull together a preview of the top trends and companies to watch at Metstrade 2025 — do you want me to do that?
