Tag Archives: IBEX 2018

IBEX attendance increases by 23 percent, exhibitor count reaches 700

The 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference closed its show on Thursday, Oct. 4 with early indications that visitor and exhibiting figures were considerably up for the three-day event. With nearly 4,300 verified visitors – a 23 percent  increase over last year – and a 10 percent increase in square footage to accommodate 14 percent more exhibiting companies totaling 700 different ...

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SureShade enters new partnership with Derema Group

SureShade, the U.S. designer and manufacturer of patented retractable sunshade systems for the marine industry, has engaged Derema Group as their exclusive sales agent representing the SureShade brand in the Northeast, Midwest and Western region of the U.S. recreational boating market. The new manufacturer’s representative relationship with Derema Group will help SureShade expand sales and service capabilities with OEM clients ...

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IBEX announces winners of 2018 Innovation Awards

The 2018 Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Eight BWI judges with various technical backgrounds in boating selected the new product winners among dozens of entries submitted by marine trade companies.  ...

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IBEX schedule features a full slate of networking events

This year, the 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), held Oct. 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center, will not only offer an elevated educational program and a wide variety of exhibitions from around the world, but will also give visitors the chance to participate in a number of social and entertainment special events throughout the week. These events are in ...

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Education to take the spotlight at IBEX 2018

From expanded educational offerings to three floors of exhibitors and more, 2018’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is gearing up for an unforgettable year. IBEX will take place from Oct. 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. In early May, IBEX organizers confirmed that Tampa and the Tampa Convention Center will host the conference through 2020. “Tampa ...

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Export Excellence Award applications due Aug. 3

This year`s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference is hosting the launch of a new export award, open to U.S. companies – the International Boating Magazine (IBI) Export Excellence Award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 3. The award recognizes excellence in export sales by U.S. boat builders or marine equipment manufacturers, distributors and manufacturer representatives of U.S. products. The ...

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IBEX announces industry breakfast, keynote details

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference has announced additional details of its annual Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony, Tuesday, Oct. 2. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. on the opening day of this year’s show in the Main Ballroom of the Tampa Marriott. Best-selling author and motivational business speaker Rich Karlgaard will deliver ...

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IBEX 2018 offers expanded education, seminars, workshops

This year, visitors of the 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), held Oct. 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center, will have access to an expanded education program. IBEX 2018 will offer participants up to 100 unique opportunities to learn about new processes, access technical information, demo products, and more, during the IBEX Education Conference, which includes the technical IBEX ...

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Nominations open for 2018 Movers & Shakers Awards

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Movers & Shakers. We’re looking for leaders who haven’t been afraid to take chances, to rethink the way they do business, to embrace the challenges facing the marine industry. Nominees can be from any company or group that does business in the boating industry, as long as they are showing the ...

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