Celsus UK and KICKER Marine Audio Wrapped a Very Successful METSTRADE 2022

AMSTERDAM (11.21.22) – CELSUS UK, Poole based distributor for KICKER Marine Audio products in Europe, displayed three new speaker lines from the Oklahoma-based manufacturer at the METSTRADE 15th-17th of November at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. METSTRADE is the world’s largest event for marine professionals.

Celsus UK and KICKER Team members as the stand was set up on November 14th.
Chet Weddle, Paul Baker, David Glasgow and Mike Keenan (LtoR). Weddle and Glasgow traveled from KICKER’s US HQ.

David Glasgow (L) and Celsus UK’s Mark Baker finished setting the KICKER Marine display in place in the stand.

The expanding 2023 offerings featured an OEM focused flush mount classic grill style, horn loaded high output models and an entry level 6.5” coaxial. KICKER aims to give distributors, installers and boat owners more choices when configuring high-end performance audio systems.

The Celsus UK Team was joined by KICKER’s International Sales staff members David Glasgow, Chet Weddle and Aziz Masri. Glasgow, International Sales Manager, related “We were delighted to support Celsus UK at the METSTRADE and display some of our recently introduced marine speaker products. The event was a great chance for us at KICKER to meet with our European marine distributors and OEM’s to learn more about this important market.

Michael Brassat, Director of Sales and Marketing for BukhBremen, gives a big thumbs up on becoming the KICKER Marine Distributor in Germany. KICKER’s David Glasgow (L) and Kinga Leggett-Celsus UK’s Sales Manager for Northern Europe pictured in the Celsus UK stand.

New KICKER Marine Audio models introduced included this 6×9 that is set to ‘Go Overboard.’

The Celsus UK Team at METSTRADE included Paul Baker, Mark Baker, Mike Keenan and Kinga Leggett.

METSTRADE offered the industry a first look at the flush mount model which boasts all the performance that is expected of a KICKER Marine speaker with the added benefit of classic grill style aesthetics and very low profile flush mount fitment. Full RGB LED illumination is also featured in this model, giving it a subtle look that blends in with all styles of boats. White and Anthracite grill colourways available.

Mike Keenan and David Glasgow with dealers checking out KICKER gear on the display.

As the METSTRADE 2022 wrapped KICKER and Celsus UK staff members gathered for a group shot. David Glasgow, Mike Keenan, Chet Weddle, Aziz Masri and Kinga Leggett (LtoR). Keenan and Leggett are Celsus UK staff members who traveled from the UK to Amsterdam for METSTRADE 2022.

Paul Baker, CELSUS UK Managing Director, stated “KICKER is fast becoming a trusted audio brand in the European market and the latest additions to the range cements their reputation. We were extremely delighted to show the flush mount speakers to our customers as we believe this product gives KICKER the edge moving into 2023.