STATEMENTS OF PESCARE SHOW 2017 EXHIBITORS
Gianmatteo Bernasconi, Managing Director, Daiwa Italy
"This edition of PESCARE SHOW recorded a significant turnout; in particular, the idea of combining the exhibition section in Hall 7 and the sales sections in the other areas was especially successful. We made agreements with some of the retailers in the sales area, and the fact that consumers, after visiting us, were able to act on their interest and buy what they had seen was important to us. The number of consumers in this sector is high, which justifies a dedicated trade show. The organizers have succeeded in making PESCARE SHOW the reference event. It is also an opportunity to network with other brands and exchange information on the market".
Raffaele Mascaro, Marketing Manager, Shimano Italy Fishing
"The feeling is that there has been an amazing turnout and attendance, despite a larger exhibition floor. Hall 7, used for the first time this year, is spectacular and adds value to this sector. There was a large participation of enthusiasts, especially young people, as well as customers, retailers and industry players. The event's format has improved in terms of visibility and quality as well as pre-fair services, with a very high level of attention to detail and customers. PESCARE SHOW is definitely growing - a leap that has impressed even our foreign colleagues".
Giambattista D'olivo, Managing Director, Italcanna
"This was our first time as exhibitors at PESCARE SHOW: we chose to come to Vicenza because it is the only event entirely dedicated to sports fishing. I am very pleased with the turnout and the quality of end consumers, who proved to be focused and competent and to be interested in meeting the manufacturer. We only produce items for sea fishing, and the fact that we had many visitors proves that the show was a success among fishers, who travelled here from several regions of Italy. Our company sells through distribution channels, stores and international wholesalers. At PESCARE SHOW we met many industry players, which is another thing that positively impressed us."
Domenico Magliano, Sales Manager, Plus Fishing
"This is our second year at PESCARE SHOW, and we have seen an increase in visitors, both fishers and industry professionals. We were very satisfied with the organization; I think it was brilliant to set up an exhibition path where people first visit the exhibitors and then move on to the sales area. We were also particularly impressed by the new Hall 7, with its beautiful mix of modern architecture and wood. We are distributors for Europe of 13 leading Japanese brands. During the show we hosted Tashinari Namiki, creator of one of our brands and worldwide renowned Japanese fisher, at his first visit to a trade show in Europe, who thought that the event's format and venue were truly remarkable".
STATEMENTS OF PESCARE SHOW 2017 BUYERS
Josep Antoni Collado Sanchez, Owner, Fishing Import – Spain
"For our company, which distributes baits of the leading Japanese brands, it was important to participate in PESCARE SHOW. This is my second year: I had already been very impressed the first time, this year I noticed a further growth of the event. The quality of the exhibitors is very high, I saw that the best-known brands in the market were in attendance, but I also had the opportunity to know new brands. Visitors were very interested in the product and in learning new techniques. For all these reasons, I believe further growth can be expected in the future".
Christoph Tuczai, Owner, Anglerwelt – Austria
"This is the second year I have participated in PESCARE SHOW, and this edition has been a great opportunity. It gave me and my customers, many of whom came from Austria, a chance to observe and physically touch the high quality products we usually see in catalogues, social media and other promotional materials. The exhibition path has been greatly improved, thanks in part to a brilliant concept that combines exhibition area, with major brands in attendance, and sales area with a large number of shop".
Daniele Cacco, Owner, Pesca Sport Cacco – Italy
"This show is useful, among other things, to bring young people into the world of sports fishing - something this industry really needs in view of the necessary generational turnover. From a business perspective, at PESCARE SHOW I found interesting new products to recommend to my customers. "
Maurizio Gamba, Owner, Gamba In Pesca – Italy
"It is always a pleasure to come to PESCARE SHOW, an important venue for presenting products to customers. What makes the Vicenza event particularly interesting is the fact that all types of fishing are covered, and this attracts a wider audience of enthusiasts".
Francesco Casini, Owner, La Peche – Italy
"I am very satisfied, this is my third year at the show, and I noticed that the turnout has grown year after year. Next year I will participate as an exhibitor with my store. One of the reasons I like PESCARE SHOW is that here I can find everything I am looking for, the offering is really comprehensive. "
David Serafeni, Owner, Motomarine B2C – Italy
"It was a good experience and it allowed us, among other things, to strengthen relationships with our suppliers and to introduce our company to new audiences. Also, I think PESCARE SHOW is an excellent opportunity to gain new skills due to the presence of many partners and seminars on a wide range of topics".