METSTRADE 2015: Frigibar Headed to Amsterdam for November 17-19 Event

1115161647fFrigibar is excited to be exhibiting at METSTRADE, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, November 17-19 in Amsterdam. Over 1,300 exhibitors from over 40 countries will be in attendance, showcasing their products throughout nearly two-dozen pavilions. The event is the only international B2B exhibition for the marine leisure industry.

As the premier U.S. manufacturer of marine refrigeration products, Frigibar has been participating in local, regional, national and international events for 40 years, but this will be the company’s first appearance at METSTRADE. Frigibar President Shuly Oletzky will be traveling to the event and is looking forward to meeting with attendees to help them find the best solutions for their customers. There will be a Frigibar unit available to touch and learn about at the event.

“I am excited that Frigibar is going to be a part of the world’s largest marine equipment trade show. At METS, we will be able to provide access to and education about our products to attendees from over 40 countries. I am also thrilled for my first visit to Amsterdam,” says Shuly.  

Frigibar will be featured in the Superyacht pavilion at stand 09.705. “I could not think of a better location than the Superyacht pavilion for our METS debut. Frigibar crafts an attractive solution for the necessity of marine refrigeration. The level of sophistication and demand for quality products within the pavilion is very high, and we are honored to be among such fine company.” Exhibitors and attendees can schedule to meet with Frigibar ahead of time by contacting +1 305.757.7697, by emailing: info@frigibar.com.  View the full floorplan here.

To attend or for more information, visit metstrade.com. We hope to see you there and will be keeping you updated by sharing pictures and information straight from Amsterdam during the event. Follow Frigibar on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Meet with Frigibar at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show #FLIBS2015

The 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is just a couple of short weeks away! The five-day show will start on November 5th and go through November 9th.

Over 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand, and over 1,500 boats will be on display for the largest in-water boat show in the world, and since Uber is back in Broward County, transportation from location to location will be quick and easy. Asked about the variety of boats and other products on display at the show, Danny Grant of Pierson Grant PR said, “It’s got everything from stand-up paddleboards and kayaks to some of the largest yachts in the world all at one show.”  Visit the official FLIBS  website at ShowManagement.com to get a feel for the seven locations of the show and to plan based on what areas of the show you care about. Don’t miss this show!

Schedule Ahead to Meet with Frigibar

Frigibar will be exhibiting at the show and still has available time slots open to meet with you one-on-one during the show. Schedule a time to meet with Frigibar during the show by emailing us at info@frigibar.com or calling us at 305-757-7697. Whether you’re considering a marine refrigerator or freezer for your boat or just want to say hi to Frigibar President Shuly Oletzky, feel free to stop on by booth 541. View the full list of 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show exhibitors.

My Boat Show App

The My Boat Show App is the official event app for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and will help you navigate this large show to help you find and get to where you want to go. The app is free and available for both iOS and Android devices. Download here.

Tickets are available for purchase online, so avoid waiting in line on November 5 and consider purchasing now. Follow Frigibar on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to join in on the fun and get live updates from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. #FLIBS2015

2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: What To Expect

Few events are as unique and exciting as Fort Lauderdale’s International Boat Show. With over three million square feet of exhibit space, ground and water transportation options, and six marinas and a convention center, this show is the largest in-water boat show in the world. Entering its 56th year, the 2015 show will be unlike any other, and Frigibar is looking forward to being a part of the show as an exhibitor.

While most boat shows focus on one segment of the boating industry, the Fort Lauderdale show has it all. “It’s got everything from stand-up paddle boards and kayaks to some of the largest yachts in the world all at one show,” said Danny Grant of Pierson Grant PR. Danny says the show is where the “entire boating industry comes to do business,” and referred to it as the industry’s “Super Bowl.”

Show organizers have partnered with Starmark International, a creative marketing company, who will help create new digital branding efforts and give the show a fresh new look.

The show attracts more than 1,000 exhibitors. As an exhibitor, Frigibar has been a part of the event for over 40 years. “Exhibitors make the show. Without them, there is no boat show,” Danny stated. Event organizers go out of their way to make it an amazing and exciting event for exhibitors and attendees. Over 1,500 boats will be on display, and 100,000 people will attend the event, which will be held November 5-9. Asked why people should attend, Danny Grant said, “It’s fun to people watch, walk the docks, come with friends, enjoy a drink and see what’s new.”

Advice for Attendees

Those looking to be a part of the festivities should purchase tickets early to receive a discount and reserve a hotel room as soon as possible. Hotels near the show fill up months in advance.

Danny recommends attendees visit the show website at ShowManagement.com to get a feel for the seven locations of the show and to plan based on what areas of the show they would like to see the most. “If you’re coming for a certain thing, make sure you know how to get there.”

Make sure to stop by the Frigibar exhibit space at booth 541. We hope to see you there! Follow us @Frigibar on Twitter and Frigibar on Facebook to keep up to date with news and events.

Uber Back in Broward!

After not being available in the area since July 31st of 2015, Uber is coming back to Broward County. In an email sent on October 14th, Uber stated:

“We have always prioritized riders’ and driver-partners’ safety with rigorous background checks, a $1 million insurance policy, and accountability and transparency built into the Uber app. We are proud to have provided over one million safe rides here in Broward, and we look forward to providing millions more.

Thanks to Commissioners Bogen, Furr, Kiar, LaMarca, Ritter and Mayor Ryan for creating a modern regulatory framework that enables us to once again operate in Broward County.

We couldn’t be more excited to call Broward home again – and to get back to providing you with safe, reliable transportation at the touch of a button.”

Uber returning to Broward County is great news for attendees of the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and will help attendees and exhibitors get to and from each of the events on-site locations.

8 Inspirational Nautical Quotes to Live By

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You don’t always have to look for inspiration to find it. Sometimes, it finds you.

Just as we make sure we bring along a Frigibar freezer when travelling by water, we like to carry quotes with us when in need of a little boost of inspiration. Here are eight of our favorite nautical quotes.

  • A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships are built for. – John A. Shedd
  • I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Louisa May Alcott
  • You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf. – Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. – Mahatma Gandhi
  • We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Mother Theresa
  • Land is the secure ground of home, the sea is like life, the outside, the unknown. – Stephen Gardiner
  • The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea. –  Isak Dinesen
  • There are three sorts of people; those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea. – Attributed to Anacharsis, 6th Century BC

What’s your favorite nautical or ocean-themed quote? We’d love to hear from you. Email your favorite quote to Shuly.Oletzky@Frigibar.com.