Setting Course for Amsterdam
As the world’s largest trade exhibition for marine equipment, materials, and systems, METSTRADE unites industry leaders shaping the future of maritime technology. Therefore, it remains the key meeting point for innovation in design, manufacturing, and engineering across the global marine sector. The event once again returns to Amsterdam this November.
Hepworth Group will once again be present at METSTRADE. This time, we highlight our continued commitment to clarity, precision, and reliability across our specialist divisions: Hepworth Marine, Monitor Marine, and Optical Wiper Systems.
Engineering Clear Vision at Sea
Reliable visibility is fundamental to maritime safety. From commercial ships and naval vessels to leisure craft and ferries, clear sightlines are essential. In turn, they ensure that crews can operate safely in all weather conditions.
Hepworth Marine’s wiper and wash systems are designed to perform under extreme environments – from the frozen decks of polar vessels to the salt-laden air of tropical routes. Each system is engineered to order. It combines robust mechanical design with precision-machined components and tailored control solutions.
Moreover, visitors to METSTRADE 2025 will have the opportunity to explore how Hepworth’s advanced wiper systems continue to evolve in response to new vessel designs and the growing demand for energy-efficient, low-maintenance solutions.
Learn more about our latest developments in Marine Wiper Systems.
Precision Deck Hardware from Monitor Marine
Complementing our visibility systems is a range of high-performance deck hardware from Monitor Marine, a division renowned for engineering excellence in the luxury and commercial yacht sectors.
Each product, from flush deck cleats and tie-downs to hatch handles and latches, is crafted from marine-grade stainless steel or aluminium. As a result, every fitting delivers both strength and refined aesthetics.
Discover more about Monitor Marine’s precision deck fittings.
Optical Wiper Systems: Clarity for Cameras & Sensors
Modern vessels rely increasingly on optical devices such as infrared sensors and navigation systems. Consequently, keeping these lenses clear is vital for safe operation, particularly in offshore and automated environments.
Optical Wiper Systems, part of the Hepworth Group portfolio, provides specialised wiper units designed specifically for these applications. Built to the same exacting standards as our marine systems, they maintain crystal-clear imaging through rain, spray, and salt build-up.
These compact, efficient solutions are suitable for optical housings, underwater cameras, and sensor arrays across both maritime and industrial sectors.
Explore the technology behind our Optical Wiper Systems.
Driving Innovation Together
Whether you’re a naval architect, shipbuilder, or system integrator, METSTRADE 2025 offers a clear view of how innovation in visibility and design continues to define the modern marine industry. Ultimately, the event showcases collaboration and progress across the sector.
Hepworth Group’s presence at this year’s event underscores our focus on delivering integrated solutions, combining mechanical precision with optical clarity and enduring performance.
For over a century, our philosophy has remained constant: to engineer visibility that withstands the world’s most demanding environments.