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Award-winner calls on EFTTEX to makes changes to revive show

Anthony Hawkswell August 5, 2026

An award-winning EFTTEX regular has called on the organiser to make changes to breathe new life into the event

Indonesia’s PT Central Sarana Pancing – owner of the Relix brand – believes that EFTTEX should encourage more of the industry’s big guns to follow in the footsteps of the world’s leading tackle supplier Pure Fishing and the iconic Mustad brand to take a booth at the show and help revive the fortunes of Europe’s premier trade event.

The company – a regular winner of awards at the show – registered its disappointment at the low number of visitors to EFTTEX in Barcelona. Business owner Rivai Susanto told Angling International: “Although we were lucky to meet a few potential customers, we were not happy with less visitors this year.

“From our perspective, increasing the attendance at the show should be a priority and I believe it is important that the organiser gets more large exhibitors on board and selects a city that is easily accessible and affordable to attract more visitors.

“EFTTEX remains an important platform for PT Central Sarana Pancing, particularly for brand exposure and building customer trust in our hight quality products.”

Susanto added that the highlight of the show for his company was success in the New Product Awards – the third year in a row that it has visited the winners’ podium at a European show. This time around it was the success of the Relix Nusantara Kancra Tor 502 BC in the Spinning and Baitcasting Rod category that gave cause for celebration.

“It gives us great pride in our development team, emphasising that ongoing innovation is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s market.”

Susanto added that his business has enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter of the year, primarily in its domestic market. This is despite ongoing challenges that have included rising material costs and shortages, which it has managed by increasing raw material inventories.

“We remain optimistic even amid global uncertainties,” added Susanto.

Relix roll of honour

Since COVID, PT Central Sarana Pancing’s Relix brand has enjoyed success in the spinning and baitcasting rod category in: