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IBEX 2014 REPORTS 47 PERCENT INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE

Organizers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) announced today the 2014 event, which took place in Tampa, FL September 30 through October 2, attracted 6,900 attendees, a 47 percent increase compared to 2013. IBEX, the industry’s premier trade show, drew marine industry professionals from around the globe to learn about and explore the newest in marine innovation from 558 exhibiting companies – a 15 percent increase in exhibitor participation compared to the 2013 show.

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RECORD NUMBERS OF EXHIBITORS HEADING FOR METS 2014

With just five weeks to go before METS 2014 begins on Tuesday 18 November, a record number of 1331 companies have registered to attend as exhibitors in the Amsterdam RAI complex. This figure already surpasses the total for METS 2013 (1320) and, as the final few places are filled, this leading three-day event for the global marine equipment sector is gearing up to be the biggest and best to date.

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KEITH STANLEY ASSUMES DUAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLEASURE CRAFT IN NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA

Stanley to assume position of Product Line Manager – Pleasure Craft for North/Central America – Maintains position of Engineering Manager. ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar LLC the North American arm of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Marine Propulsion Systems is pleased to announce that Keith Stanley has assumed the position of Product Line Manager

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IBEX 2014 SHOW REFLECTS BIG INCREASE IN INDUSTRY MOMENTUM

IBEX 2014, the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference concluded Thursday, October 2nd leaving a very positive impression for Tampa, Florida as a destination and with the clear feeling that the boating industry is really starting to recover the ground it lost in 2008 through 2011.

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TEN THOUSAND BUCKS AVAILABLE FOR THE BEST SAFE AND CLEAN BOATING OUTREACH PROJECTS

Apply for a BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grant – Available to both Canadian and US entrants

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VOLVO PENTA EARNS 11TH CONSECUTIVE NMMA CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD

Volvo Penta has received its 11th consecutive CSI award for excellence in customer satisfaction in marine sterndrive engines. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) presented the award to Volvo Penta at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Fla., Sept. 30.

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ENHANCED POWER ROOF SYSTEMS FROM TAYLOR MADE

Taylor Made Systems is introducing a new range of glass sunroof systems for the boating industry at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX).“Taylor Made has been a leading provider of power roof systems for boatbuilders for well over a decade,” said Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, Taylor Made Systems.

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BOATERS LINE-UP FOR DISCOVER BOATING HANDS-ON SKILLS TRAINING (HOST) SESSIONS

HOST officially launched in Canada this year with great success at the Montreal In-Water Boat Show from September 5-7, 2014. Registration for HOST sessions reached capacity before the opening of the show. In addition, before opening day there was a wait list of 47 people who wanted to participate.

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VICTRON ENERGY LAUNCHES BATTERY BALANCER

Victron Energy has launched its new battery balancer. Not all batteries are created equal, and when multiple batteries are combined to create one large battery bank, the small differences between the batteries can cause problems that substantially shorten the life time. The battery balancer prevents this by actively correcting the imbalance. Besides correcting, it is also equipped with an alarm function to give a warning in case of a large deviation. Its stunning simplicity and effectiveness is the result of Victron Energy’s extensive experience and knowledge, gained whilst working with both conventional and lithium batteries.

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MERCURY ENGINES PRODUCE THREE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX AWARDS

Mercury Marine received 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards this week in each of the three propulsion categories: outboard engines, sterndrive engines and inboard engines.

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BENETEAU AMERICA RECEIVES 2014 MARINE INDUSTRY CSI AWARD

Beneteau America was honoured with the 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award in the Sailboats category to acknowledge its efforts and excellence in customer satisfaction. The announcement occurred yesterday during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2014 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, FL.

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MIKE MAYNARD, NORTHERN LIGHTS VICE PRESIDENT AND NORTHEAST BRANCH MANAGER, HAS DIED

Mike Maynard, longtime Northern Lights Vice President and Northeast Branch Manager, died peacefully at his home on September 20, after a long bout with cancer. He was 62.

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IBEX KICKS OFF AT TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER WITH INDUSTRY BREAKFAST AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY BOB KNIGHT

A Variety of Prestigious Awards were Presented at Industry Breakfast. Over 650 marine industry professional packed into the Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony to kick off the 24th Annual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) taking place this week at the Tampa Convention Center.

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NEW ENGLAND BENETEAU DEALERS GEARING UP FOR A STRONG BOAT SHOW

Beneteau America announced last month that they are increasing their presence by 50% in the Newport International Boat Show, putting on display 16 boats both power and sail for visitors to tour and purchase. The increased presence is a direct result of demand in this market, but also of Beneteau’s conscious effort to continuously invest and introduce new products to the public.

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NMMA CANADA’S ADVOCACY EFFORTS HELP ALIGN RECREATIONAL BOAT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS BETWEEN CANADA AND U.S.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada (NMMA Canada) is pleased with the announcement of the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council Joint Forward Plan.

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SABRE BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON ITS LARGEST EVER YACHT

When Sabre first began building 28 foot sailboats in 1970, there were very few large, owner operated motor yachts in use. Over the past forty+ years the fleet of large, private vessels has grown dramatically with new operating systems allowing owner operators to be the masters of their own yachts. Sabre followers have watched as the size of the yachts we offer has shifted with the times.

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A LARGER, AND SMALLER, CLEAR START™ SAILING WATCH RANGE

Understanding that no two sailors are alike, Ronstan has just expanded its Clear Start sailing watch range with two new styles and five new models designed specifically for sailors. They include a new smaller size watch that is perfect for women and youth sailors, as well as two attractive new stainless steel models for sophisticated yet functional everyday use.

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IBEX TO OFFER RBFF SPECIAL SESSION ON ENGAGING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN RECREATIONAL BOATING AND FISHING

How to target and engage new or underserved audiences, including the Hispanic community, will be the main topic at a special session of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) on Wednesday, October 1 from 10:30 am – 12 pm. The session is sponsored by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), an organization with a well-established Hispanic outreach campaign, and co-sponsored by Soundings Trade Only.

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BAYVIEW YACHT HARBOUR AND DON HYDE MARINE NAMED AMONG TOP MONTEREY BOATS CSI DEALERS

Monterey Boats is proud to announce the top ten Monterey CSI Dealers for 2014! These dealers earned the highest marks from their returned Customer Service Surveys for the 2014 Model Year. The awards were presented during the Monterey Boats annual Dealer Conference held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.

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NMMA MERGES STRICTLY SAIL CHICAGO AND CHICAGO BOAT, SPORTS & RV SHOW TO CREATE ULTIMATE OUTDOORS DESTINATION

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced that it is combining the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show with Strictly Sail Chicago to create Chicagoland’s premier boating and outdoors event.

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