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.

MarineMax

The deal adds 23 megayacht marinas, the Trident superyacht membership and management platform and Fraser Yachts and Northrop & Johnson to the company’s portfolio.

Coast Guard

The nonprofit is providing support to Coast Guard members and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Torqeedo

Fabian Bez assumes the CEO role while Heiko Veitmeier comes on board as CFO.

Dealer Outlook

Industry News

The America Boatbuilders Association was founded in 1992 with the objective of collectively buying engines, raw materials and manufactured products at better prices.

Correct Craft

Sometimes, to solve a tough problem, you need to get a different person in the room.

Industry News

The association is calling on every marine brand, employee and boat owner to file public comment by Oct. 31 over a sweeping regulation to protect North Atlantic right whales.