I thought it was a great event. I would very much like to attend another.
Operational Manager, Svitzer Salvage
I found the process efficient and well organised
Purchasing Manager, Seabulk Tankers
It was a very worth while event & we had approx. 80% positive meetings. In fact, I would say I met more relevant people here than I would normally meet at a trade exhibition.
Sales Manager, Atlas Incinerators
The Meet The Buyer conference was by far one of the best if not the best conferences that I have ever attended. The quality of the buyers that I met with well exceeded my expectations. The appointments that were arranged for me were right in line with the product that I was presenting and the organized meetings taking place at this event were a tremendous savings to our company by eliminating the need spend the time and money to travel to the various countries and locations.
Regional Sales Manager - Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc.
Most of the suppliers I met requested to contact me for further discussions.
Purchasing Manager, ESNAAD Company
Very well organised and very time effective. Found out that we will work with a Supplier we met last year and we didn't have anything in common back then.
Designated Person Ashore, Alfons Hakans
Beneficial and informative platform for meeting new vendors and understanding new developments.
Supply Chain Manager, Serco Marine
The only thing that I can say is one word; PERFECT.
General Manager, Thrustmaster Europe B.V.
Very effective introduction into the Workboats Market.
Area Sales Manager, Kelvin Hughes
Great focus with like minded individuals. Better than any show.
Director, Sales & Engineering, Dometic
Istanbul was very cold but the meetings were very hot :)
Production Planning Manager, Engin Dortler Shipyard
Prior to attending the event I was quite sceptic about the result but as meetings had started to take place I totally changed my mind about the basis of the MTB philosophy
Contract Manager, Santierul Naval Constanta
In my opinion, every meeting is interesting
Deputy Managing Director, Via Nova Plants SRL
A very cost effective way of meeting both existing and potential clients in one place, with an efficient use of available time.
Area Sales Manager, Kelvin Hughes
Industrial 'speed dating' at its' best
Business Development Manager, CMP Products
It has been a useful event with good timely meetings arranged with vendors
Project Director, Neil Fernando & Company (pvt) Ltd.
Being a new shipyard and new visitor of MTB I found MTB Shipyards Singapore 2011 arrangement nice, precise and worth to attend. It's professional event management
Managing Director, Western Marine Shipyard Ltd.
Great opportunity to meet new suppliers & to network with fellow shipyards
Business Development Manager, Babcock Fitzroy Ltd
A very effective few days and much better than any exhibition
Managing Director, CS India Steel Pvt. Ltd
The event is well organised and i found it very effective, good enquiries to quote and several people to follow up on
Crestchic Loadbanks Ltd
This was my first event in Asia and I never met any of the people before. For me it was superb! Fantastic and a very effective event. Excellent opportunity to enter and to explore the Asian Market without too much travelling.
Sales Manager, Verhaar Omega
Excellent! Don't change! Just all needed now is a limousine service if we leave on day 2 :)
Technical Director, Co-trust Lt (China Oil Fields Liaison Office)
MTB is the most efficient event that i've ever participated in order to approach the right person
Executive Director, Pers Oil
Extremely Professional team with a great sense of responsibility
Director - Operations, Burdock Group
If is the most effective way that we need to continue the same
Managing Director, Heat Exchangers Specialist (S) Pte Ltd
This was my first MTB and I will propose it to other buyers and suppliers I know. I just want to underline the perfect service and hospitality.
Purchase Manager, Arcadia Shipmanagement Co. Ltd.
Brilliant, wish I had thought of this concept
Purchase Manager, Dannebrog Rederi AS
Last week's event was my first time attending MTB and I must say it was really worth it.
Purchasing Officer, Rolldock Shipping BV
MTB Marine Dubrovnik was a good event for me because I saw mostly new companies and had the chance to catch up with companies I had seen last year.
International Sales & Marketing, Chemo Hellas SA
Excellent arrangement in every aspect
Managing Director, Trans-it AS
Perfect Hotel, Perfect Bar, Perfect Food, Perfect Atmosphere and beautiful staff (even Thomas)
Global Sales Director, TurboNed Service B.V.
The Primary reason for attending MTB Workboats was to meet more Suppliers with more choices. My objectives were fulfilled.
Captain Ting Hien Liong, Shin Yang Shipping Corporation Berhad
This concept is very time efficient. This new concept is much more efficient than any traditional maritime exhibition.
Kimmo Lehto & Larri Andersson, Alfons Hakans
It was organised perfectly, all arrangements were made very well, we got the possibility to make some new connections which will benefit our business in the future.
Anna Nikitenko, CJSC RIMSCO
Intense and effective. Good return on investment.
Mathieu Reichardt, AIC Systems AG
Objectives achieved - meet to put faces to names, with the correct contacts at senior level and discuss future requirements/business opportunities.
Craig Butchart, Turner EPS
I was sceptical about this one, but the outcome was way over my expectations.
Bert Thijssen, B. Hepworth & Co. Ltd
Well organised, very professional and delivering value to buyers & suppliers
Technical Purchasing, Wallem GmbH & Co KG
Nice People - Right Place - Good Relationships
Vice Director, Vinalines Container Shipping Company
It is a 2.5 day very intensive program that save at least 21 days travel with a far lesser effect.
Group Procurement Manager, Vroon BV
After attending MTB Europe & Asia from the very begining I still firmly believe that it is cost effective
Marketing & Sales Manager, Aage Hempel-Marine Electronics
Very good business orientated idea and concept. Well organised. Delivers fast market situation overview and indicates direction of business for midterm period
Marine Project Manager, Jan Helbich
Besides knowing new firms and new businesses, it is also good ground to build better rapport with existing clients.
Area Sales Manager, Damen Schelde Marine Services Pte Ltd
Well organised event which helps buyers to find new contacts with suppliers and old contacts re-established
Vladimir Nechitaylenko, Unicom Ltd
Once again a very effective way of meeting suppliers- much better than exhibitions, while at the same time you can exchange information with other purchasers
Karin van Espen, J. Lauritzen A/S
Focusing two days on meeting new suppliers, it is something you can not achieve in any exhibition. That is the reason why "MTB" is so successful every year
Ria Xeneli, Queensway Navigation
Very Effective - worked well...highly productive, efficient and fun!
Richard Irvine, Strongwell
MTB is only one of the very few events in which you can effectively build up a network with many ship owners. It is a better investment than taking a stand at a trade fair if ship owners are your market
Henrik Gennissen, Kampers
It was my first MTB and I was impressed by the professional way the meetings were organised... Effective perfectly organised speed-dating between ship owners and suppliers.
Tanja Hoppmann, WISKA
The event was very effective with an excellent amount of global maritime players
Rob Langton, MMS Ship Repair & Drydock Co Ltd
A fantastic way to engage suppliers on a much more personal level. The environment is much more conducive
Aiden Platt, Austal Ships
Good opportunity to meet with so many suppliers in the same place
Chia Chuan Hak, Otto Marine Ltd
MTB - A revenue generating event, far exceeding expenditures
Petter Syse, Instrumental Marine Services
First time for me... Very successful, with solid enquiries
Derek Kirkup, Thrustmaster Middle East
A refreshing new alternative to trade shows. Time and money well spent.
Andy Tudge, BT Marine
We've been benefited from the meetings with suppliers as well as private discussions with other buyers.
Vahid Atashbari, PersOil Co.
Very professional management team, friendly and an excellent bunch of suppliers and buyers. Fantastic event.
Alexander Wood, Aiken Group Limited
I was able to touch all parts of the globe with the contacts I made at MTB 2010, Dubai, nearly every open item we have in our recent project development was filled.
John P. Perkins, Jaker Engineering
The "speed dating" format is very effective. The official timekeeping seemed to be a key ingredient and was handled quite professionally and in an unobtrusive manner.
Ralf Kabus, Igus GmbH
Format was very good. It is quite intense but in a good way as it is a total focus on product or services that one company can offer the other.
Bill Bailey, Trelawny SPT Limited
I liked it. 20 minutes was challenging, but forces you to stay on track. I liked the networking opportunities throughout the event. Very effective.
Leonard Pecore, Genoa Design International Ltd.
The format was just right and very effective
Rizwan Shabbag, Wilhelmsen Ship Management
An excellent opportunity to get aquainted with firms in the marine field that one did not know existed thus broadening areas for procurement
Muhammad Jawed Kamal, Marine Fleet Management PVT Ltd
I have booked 8 events, you do the math.
Bas Loohuis, Damen Schelde Marine Services B.V.
Overall, it was successful and fruitful for both the Buyers and Sellers whi have participated in the event. The company is satisfied with the new business leads established (approx 20 companies). Thus, we have signed up for the MTB Lisbon and MTB Hong Kong.
Gina Lau, MEP Systems Pte Ltd
Every year we find new suppliers and get news from existing ones which is exactly why we keep on coming.
Marjolijn van Tiel, Beltship Management
Attending the MTB for the third time I believe that it is getting better every year. Its contribution to shipping is valuable as it creates personal/friendly relationships between suppliers and buyers
Ria Xeneli, Queensway Navigation
A vey excellent way of seeing so many suppliers etc. in a short space of time- a bit like - productive speed dating!! very informative for myself - Brilliant! Beautiful Location!
Sandy Anstee, OSG Ship Management (UK) Ltd
It was the first time we participated in an MTB event...but not the last time. I found it very effective and met more potential customers/influents than we do at many exhibitions.
Torben Laursen, Clorius Controls A/S
I had 18 meetings and met an additional 10, most of them have possibilities.
Ronald Toes, Valveco
It was very interesting. A perfect way to meet people in the maritime branch in a formal as well as an informal setting.
Johan de Bruin, P.J. Brand
This is the best way to know who your suppliers are and also have an indepth knowledge of the goods and services.
Festus Okikiolu, Mavlin Projects Ltd
Reason for attending was to gain more exposure for AMEC Black & McDonald Ltd, to broaden Oil and Gas supplier base - valuable contacts were made.
Michele Beaton, AMEC Black & McDonald Ltd
Reason for attending MTB was to gain knowledge in market areas that were unfamiliar whilst making contacts in the industry - I believe that I will be able to form business relationships with many I met with.
Graham McDonald, Technip UK Ltd
Very effective, the 20 minute sessions were just the right length. Intimate atmosphere permitting all companies to get acquainted. Meticulously organised.
Manon Huard, Rayco Wylie Systems
Very effective and focused way to meet a lot of potential business partners within a couple of days. Beats any trade show easily.
Tuomas Lilleberg, Halton Marine
Allows the supplier to get the buyers complete attention and focus. Money and time well spent.
Wade Wnuk, White Star Pump
I think the format is very good. It is convenient to communicate and exchange important information face to face.
Ben Xu, Adani Shipping (China) Co Ltd
High intensity, useful, well thought through and well organised.
Edgar van Maaren, Vroon BV
Very well organised event. Really impressed with the concept. Achievement 100%.
Zakriya Jamadar, Lamnalco Group
Good show - see all the Buyers/Owners under the same roof - would recommend MTB to all serious Suppliers.
John King, Sandvik Marine Electronics
A very effective way to expand your network and get access to the decision makers.
Jakob le Fevre, Gertsen & Olufsen
It's a unique way to meet customers. Saves on cost of travelling to visit each of them. Saves time too. Networking opportunities are always available so you meet more than your assigned meetings.
Jonathan D Huertas, SMART Communications, Inc
Lots of mutual requests and even suppliers requested were good.
Marjolijn Tiel, Beltship Management Ltd
The time was sufficient for a first contact and it is very good to have a personal contact with suppliers you have never met before.
Ria Xeneli, Queensway Navigation
Much better than to meet at a stand on an exhibition.
Matti Fruchtenicht, Pronav Ship Management
Excellent! As an attendee of more than one year, it continues to yield high quality business contacts for future business.
Richard Irvine, Strongwell
Excellent first experience, which will for sure get a second ‘turn’.
Marco Bakhuizen, S.B.I
Many new contacts established, existing contacts strengthened, yet again MTB and the concept it uses proves that it is a must attend event for now and the future.
Simon Hayes, Bond Instrumentation
Extremely helpful for our company. We secured many contacts.
M.Jawad Shariff, Universal Navigation
I have yet to see such complex meetings’ arrangements made in such an excellent manner and so well coordinated.
Captain S.K. Gupta, Ambuja Cements Ltd
The most productive “conference” I’ve attended. Extremely time productive, complete focus from both buyer and seller and the relationship building as an “MTB” family was a most unexpected bonus.
Dr. Ruanthi De Silva, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement
This is not an exhibition but if you are looking for business within minutes, this is the place. Surprisingly effective.
Gunnar Selvaag, Alfa Laval Marine & Diesel
It exceeded my expectations.
Kurt Erlandson, Randive INC
Well planned and organized – very professional. No hesitation in recommending MTB to colleagues or friends.
Bill Galpin, OSG Ship Management
MTB is a good event to meet new vendors combined with good networking possibilities
Rob Scharff, Stolt- Nielsen
It was my first time and far better than expected. Would recommend this to others.
Bert Thyssen - B. Hepworth Ltd
Focused, snappy and highly productive meeting forum – a very efficient way to find quality new customers
Richard Irvine, Strongwell