IBEX 2018: VIDEO: Industry leaders speak with Trade Only Today

Author:
Eric Colby and Michael Verdon
Updated:
Dec 10, 2018
Original:
Oct 5, 2018

IBEX manager Anne Dunbar talks about this year’s show, how successful changes in the format were and about possible growth opportunities

MRAA president Matt Gruhn discusses the upcoming Marine Dealer Conference and Expo, the new show next year in Tampa and MRAA’s online courses.

ABYC president John Adey talks about the association’s mission, upcoming law seminar, online standards and compliance regulations.

David Wollard of Webasto shows the company’s new Breeze air conditioner for open cockpits.

Adam Schanfield, general manager of Nautic-On, talks about how telematics can lead the industry.

Lou Sandoval, Nautic-On national director of business development, talks about a seminar on the connected boat that he led with several manufacturers.

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The company announced that it purchased facilities in Hampstead, N.C., and Georgetown, Md.

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The yacht services company will move into a new, 15,000-square-foot location in West Palm Beach Fla., run by operations manager Tony Matherly.

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