The world’s largest shipyard is now an official supporter of SEAQUIP, the B2B trade fair specialising in accessories that will be held in Milan in March 2026. By participating in the event, Azimut|Benetti Group intends to make an active contribution to promoting the development of technological solutions and innovative research in the yacht and marine equipment industry worldwide.
SEAQUIP – Mediterranean Yacht and Marine Equipment Trade Fair is delighted to announce that Azimut|Benetti Group, the world’s leading producer of yachts and superyachts, will have the status of official supporter at the event. The Shipyard will provide strategic and technical support for the initiative and, through its R&D division, actively promote a culture of innovation and the development of advanced solutions for yacht accessories. It’s a decision aligned with the Group’s mission to build the most beautiful, reliable, technological and innovative boats, and to provide them with support anywhere and at any time.
SEAQUIP, to be held from 4 to 6 March 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, is the first B2B trade fair dedicated to yacht and marine equipment to take place in Lombardy, a region that hosts one of the world’s most important nautical equipment districts. With a concept and organisation by Easyfairs Italy, the Italian office of one of Europe’s leading trade fair operators, SEAQUIP aims to become a strategic port of call for the European market, with a top-tier proposition that combines exhibition, networking and professional training. With the event still a year away, the latest figures – more than 60 exhibitors and over 1,300 sqm – confirm the industry’s interest in a platform designed to connect shipyards and suppliers and showcase technological innovations.
The excellence of the Azimut|Benetti R&D Department is recognised throughout the world. Based in Varazze, this team of 20-plus professionals and engineers has a mission to pursue research and technological advancement. This vision is reflected in a constant stream of new developments and new technologies, many of them patented, resulting from the integration of multidisciplinary skills and supported by close active collaboration with key players in the global yachting industry. The R&D Department’s areas of specialisation range from naval architecture and mechanical engineering to material sciences and applied information technology.
“Azimut|Benetti’s research and development division has always been one of the added values on which our Group’s leading position among yacht and superyacht builders is built. The extensive use of carbon fibre in the production of the Group’s new generation Low Emission Yachts and the continuous propulsion-related innovations developed with our partners are just some of our achievements. Every year we invest effort and resources to transform cutting-edge technological solutions into concrete results for our industry as a whole and for owners in particular, optimising performance at sea and improving the environmental impact of our products. SEAQUIP promises to be another opportunity to share ideas about fundamental issues for the industry, and as sector leader we want to make a constructive contribution to it,” said Alessandro Rossi, Chief Product Office at Azimut|Benetti Group.
Pier Paolo Ponchia, Managing Director at Easyfairs Italy, added: “Azimut|Benetti brings SEAQUIP even more content, know-how and authority. The initiative represents a concrete opportunity to shine a spotlight on technological developments in the yachting industry and to promote strategic partnerships that increase its global competitiveness.”
For more information visit the website at www.seaquip.it, or write to info@seaquip.it