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EFTTA announces<br />
first major new member<br />
since relocation<br />
The European Fishing <strong>Tackle</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> Association (EFTTA) has<br />
announced its first major member since it relocated its headquarters<br />
from the UK to Brussels.<br />
Netherlands-based Visdeal, a leading European fishing tackle<br />
e-commerce company, has become an active member, with managing<br />
director Willem Bontrup joining the board.<br />
Willem said: “For several years, I have followed the important work<br />
EFTTA has been doing and, with the recent changes, I feel it is the<br />
right time for Visdeal to become an active member. The tackle trade<br />
and recreational angling need all the support they can get, as there are<br />
many threats from all sides. I encourage all retailers and brands to join<br />
and ensure a bright future for the sport and business. I look forward to<br />
contributing with the years of experience that I have in the trade.”<br />
EFTTA has relocated to Brussels to enhance its lobbying<br />
capabilities and strengthen its voice on behalf of the European<br />
industry. It is working hard to increase membership to fund this<br />
essential work. Visdeal’s membership is seen as a positive step forward<br />
and sets an example for other companies in the industry to follow.<br />
EFTTA vice-president Ross Honey added: “Willem is well-known<br />
and respected and we are thrilled to have him join our board. With<br />
the exciting dynamic plans we have for EFTTA going forward, he will<br />
be a tremendous addition and help us achieve our goals.”<br />
CHINA FISH SET<br />
FOR TRIUMPHANT<br />
RETURN IN 2024<br />
Three years after the start<br />
of the Covid-19 pandemic,<br />
China has finally lifted<br />
all restrictions, meaning<br />
preparations can continue for<br />
China Fish 2024!<br />
With the resumption of<br />
visa applications for overseas<br />
visitors, planning has been<br />
underway to stage China<br />
Fish at the New China<br />
International Exhibition<br />
Centre in Beijing from<br />
February 21st to 23rd, 2024.<br />
It seems the industry can’t<br />
wait to get back to meet each<br />
other, chat with old and new<br />
friends, test and see new<br />
products in person at its Best<br />
Product Showcase or visit<br />
factories after the show.<br />
Organisers say 99 per cent<br />
of those scheduled to attend<br />
China Fish 2020 before its<br />
cancellation will return in<br />
2024. Booth reservations<br />
have just begun with visitor<br />
pre-registration open from<br />
June 1st.<br />
Li Jiang, president of China<br />
Fish, said: “What happened<br />
in 2020 was still fresh in my<br />
memory. When we received<br />
the governmental notice of<br />
postponement of all events<br />
in January 2020, just 12 days<br />
before the opening of China<br />
Fish, we were shocked, for<br />
everything and everybody was<br />
ready. This loss was huge. But<br />
more important for us was<br />
how to keep business contact<br />
with both suppliers and<br />
international buyers.”<br />
China Fish had to reinvent<br />
itself with an online show,<br />
e-marketing event, video-visits’<br />
plus its China Fish All-in-<br />
One Platform, with over 500<br />
suppliers and 7,706 products.<br />
www.chinafishshow.org
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