Superyacht refit, Palumbo style, at Metstrade 2026

Only a few days remain before Metstrade 2026 opens. It is the world’s leading B2B event for marine equipment, and from 17 to 19 November it will bring together marine industry professionals at the RAI Amsterdam.

One feature of the event has stayed the same in recent years: the area dedicated to superyachts keeps growing, and it now takes up several halls.

This year the “Superyacht zone” will work in synergy with “The Superyacht Forum”, and the “refit clusters” are back. Both are in halls 7 and 8, which are connected by an elevated walkway. Italy and the Netherlands, the two main superyacht-building countries, will exhibit together in hall 7.

The “Refit clusters” area in hall 7 will bring together specialist manufacturers, service providers and experts. They will show solutions for yacht refit, professional training, maintenance and lifecycle optimisation.

Here captains, yacht managers and owners’ representatives can see complete solutions for renewing their vessels first-hand. Companies in this zone include major names such as Lürssen, Palumbo, Damen Shipyards Group and Pendennis.

Palumbo Upfit returns to Metstrade 2026 for the first time under its new identity. The company launched its rebranding in September and has since exhibited at the Monaco Yacht Show.

The Italian company will present its ecosystem of shipyards in the Mediterranean and its systemic Upfit approach. This model focuses on constant attention to the client, to ensure continuity as the vessel evolves.

Metstrade visitors will also find the world of Palumbo Chandlery. It is a network of physical shops inside the shipyards, alongside an e-commerce platform offering a selection of the best brands in the marine sector.

Palumbo Upfit staff from the Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Crew Concierge teams will be available to clients and suppliers to discuss future upfit projects.

Riccardo Masnata

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