Pacific Marine Expo Announces 2009 Seattle Show Dates; Exhibit Space is Selling Fast for West Coast's Largest Commercial Marine Tradeshow

    SEATTLE, WA, June 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The 42nd annual Pacific Marine Expo, which will bring maritime and fishing industry leaders from 40 states and 17 countries to Seattle's Qwest Field Event Center, will be held November 19-21, 2009. The Expo is the only trade event dedicated exclusively to the pacific maritime industry and is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast.

"If you're in the marine industry, the Expo is the place to be," said Mike Lodato, vice president, Diversified Business Communications, which produces the Expo. "It is the best opportunity of the year to reach key decisions within the commercial marine industry."

Pacific Marine Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors. The Expo gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the hottest products, innovative ideas and new services.

Lodato noted the 2008 Expo attracted nearly 500 exhibitors. He said visitors at Pacific Marine Expo are a loyal and powerful buying force; 87% are looking for new products and suppliers, 60% place orders at the show or within six months, and 51% attend only Pacific Marine Expo.

"Every year I get to see hundreds of current or potential customers," said Mark Hughes, North Pacific Fuel. "Where else can you do that in the maritime industry? And, it seems we always sign a huge new contract every year!"

Companies interested in exhibiting can view the 2009 Exhibitor Brochure at
http://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/09/custom/pdfs/pme09_eb.pdf. For further information,
Chris Dimmerling, Sales Manager, (207) 842-5666 or [email protected].

The 2009 Pacific Marine Expo will also feature a full conference program and a fun series of special events.

"Now More than Ever" is the 2009 Expo theme. "In this challenging economy, buyer behavior is changing," Lodato said. "They're exploring new supplier options, and putting more emphasis on price, quality and service than ever before. Being face-to-face is critical to keeping current customers and building new business."

For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

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Key Information Links:
www.PacificMarineExpo.com
Telephone: (207) 842-5508
Fax: (207) 842-5509

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About Pacific Marine Expo

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast and is annually held in Seattle. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors. The Expo gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the hottest products, innovative ideas and new services for a business. For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

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