Feb 11, 2020
Julian Potter has joined E-Plex, the leading brand of multiplexing technology for vehicle developers and boat builders. Appointed as Head of Sales, Julian’s role will involve managing the company’s dealer network, overseeing new product introduction and identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Julian brings to the role a wealth of experience from marine and industry settings, moving to the role from Carling Technologies where he was Sales Manager EMEA Marine Systems. At E-Plex he will be working internationally across the marine and vehicle markets; supporting the worldwide dealer base and expanding the company’s distribution routes and sales.
Explains E-Plex Managing Director Paul Holland: “Julian brings with him a fantastic breath of knowledge of the E-Plex system which will contribute tremendously to our growth plans over the next few years. We are delighted to have him as part of the team."
Messe Düsseldorf decided on Thursday, 21 January, to cancel boot Düsseldorf for 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic and the associated worldwide lockdown measures. The next boot, as scheduled in the trade fair calendar, will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022. Under the given circumstances, an implementation on the planned date in April is no longer guaranteed, says Wolfram N. Diener, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf: "The continuing high level of infection and the fact that the end of the lockdown is not foreseeable for the time being make a resumption of trade fair operations at the end of April appear increasingly unrealistic. 
Yamaha also adds new flush, side-mount Digital Electronic Control (DEC) for Helm Master® EX and Saltwater Series II™ HP propellers to the product line.
