IBEX Show 2025 News

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that this year’s show, which closed on Thursday, October 9, saw year-over-year growth in attendance, reinforcing its position as North America’s premier marine event. From networking events to insightful seminars and bustling docks and booths, IBEX 2025 brought decision makers together to move the industry “Fast Forward.” South Florida marine technical programs IBEX 2025 welcomed 7600 prof...

Propspeed, a major innovator in biocide-free, foul-release coatings, announced the debut of its newest coating for various surface types, Foulfree Multi-Surface System, offering a foul-release solution to a wide range of components fitted to an expanded range of vessel types from RIBs to centre consoles and cruisers to pleasure yachts. Engineered to adhere to a wide range of substrates, Foulfree brings Propspeed’s proven performance to various underwater components. This system is pe...

RAD Propulsion, the UK-based innovator in next-generation electric marine propulsion systems, announced its expansion into the USA with the opening of an office in Charleston, South Carolina. This strategic move marks the next stage in RAD’s business plan, reflecting growing demand for sustainable, high-performance marine technology across North America. The expansion builds on RAD’s successful partnerships, including its ongoing collaboration with Zodiac of North America, a renowne...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced the esteemed list of judges for the 22nd IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the programme is one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honours recognising manufacturers and suppliers who brin...

IMTRA, the globally renowned manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced now it has been selected to be the exclusive distributor for Seaview Blinds in North America. Seaview is at the forefront of product innovation, bringing to market the next generation of shading products, including hatch blinds, venetian blinds, pleated blinds, roof blinds, roller blinds, and roman blinds, both manual and powered. Range of pleate...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced its slate of new presentations, panel discussions, and technical seminars as part of its world-class IBEX Education Conference. With a can’t-miss lineup of opportunities from Tech Talks to Main Stage events, the 2025 IBEX Education Conference features sessions for everyone from leadership to engineers. This year&rsquo...

The Soundings Trade Only Group, in partnership with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), is pleased to unveil the lineup of speakers and session topics for the 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX), an exclusive live event designed to spark fresh thinking, bold ideas, and actionable solutions for the future of the marine industry. MIX will take place at IBEX on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:30–10 a.m. EST at the Tampa Convention Center and will feature...