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Live Broadcast Posts From IBEX 2019
Day Three
Experiencing the smooth shifting of Ilmor One Drives
Irene Dros, Show Director Metstrade, talks about this year’s marine equipment show in Amsterdam
Anne Dunbar, IBEX show director, talks about this year’s show
Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA President, talks about his first days in the industry and what to expect in the year ahead
Ken Smaga, Vice President, Commar, talks about OEM and aftermarket sales
Triskel Marine’s Integrel wins an Innovation Award at IBEX. Here’s how it works
Michal Bak, Secretary General, Polboat, talks abut the rise of Poland’s boatbuilding industry
The ElectraSea system uses a new technology for keeping growth out of intake pipes
Grace Schmidt, Chairwoman, CEO and President, Boat Life, talks about running a second-generation company
Robby Holland, VP Sales and Marketing, Ritchie Navigation, talks about a traditional compass company in the digital age
Alan Gurski, president of Gougeon Brothers, talks about its 50 years in business
Matt Gruhn, President MRAA, talks about what is happening with Dealer Week
The latest in marine stereo innovations from Fusion
A new digital gauge from Veethree Electronics and Marine
Day Two
Bill Yeargin, CEO, Correct Craft, talks about sustainable and disruptive innovation
Capt Todd Sims Director of Project Sales at Torqeedo discusses new developments
Scott Clack, VP of Business Development for Indmar Products talks about expanding markets
Scott Deal, founder Maverick Boat Group, talks about his history in the industry and what he sees going forward
Chris Drees President of Mercury Marine talks about the growth of the company
Peter Kjellberg, Chief Marketing Officer, talks about the global marketing strategy for Dometic
Tom Schuessler President of Power Products talks about integration for boats
Carl Blackwell, Chief Marketing Officer NMMA and President of Discover Boating, talks about the IBEX marketing summit, Discover Boating initiatives
Garmin discusses new innovations at 2019 IBEX
Ben Speciale, President Yamaha Marine Business Unit US and Martin Peters, Senior Manager of Govt. Relations, talk about the outdoor recreation economy and sustainability efforts at Yamaha
Nona Pedersen, general manager, and Chris Baird CEO of Propspeed, talk about its entry into the North American market
Udo Kleinitz, Secretary General, International Council of Marine Industry Associations, talks about boat clubs, Brexit and hybrid engines
Alastair Crawford tells us about Boat Fix
Day One
Barry Kelley, Senior Vice President, Stores, Pro and Logistics, talks about West Marine Pro
Ken Seipel, CEO West Marine, discusses changes at the mass retailer
Dr. Thom Dammrich, NMMA President Emeritus, talks about the transition and ways the industry can move forward
Eric Fetchko, President Dometic Marine Americas, talks about new products and developments at the company
David Foulkes, Brunswick CEO, talks about the changes the company is making
Eifrion Evans in an illluminating chat about Lumishore
Ron Huibers, President and CEO, Volvo Penta of the Americas, talks about the history of the sterndrive and future projects
Brenna Preisser, President Business Acceleration, Brunswick, talks about the functions of the new division
Tracy Crocker President BRP Marine Group discusses innovation and new motors
Robert Brown, President GCM, and Todd Carroll, President Gulf Star Marinas, discuss new automated drystack system
Chuck Cashman, Chief Revenue Officer, MarineMax, talks about the Fraser acquisition and boat sales in the US
Eric Braitmayer, ceo president of IMTRA
Steve Langlais, President, Sea Ray Boats talks about the changes in the brand
Mike Conners, President, Land ‘N’ Sea
Jay Povlin, President, NauticStar Boats
Huw Bower
Margaret Podlich
