2015 IBEX Innovation Award Winners Announced

Story by Craig Ritchie Sep. 16, 2015

Winners of the prestigious International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards were recognized today at annual industry breakfast kicking off North America’s largest marine equipment trade show.

The Innovation Awards program recognizes significant contributions in marine industry innovation and product development. The winning products were selected from 90 entries by a panel of technical boating journalists from Boating Writers International (BWI).

“This year we received an overwhelming number of IBEX Innovation Award submissions, a signal that our industry remains focused on new product development and recognizes the importance of innovation in driving new sales ,” said Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association. “We are honored to recognize these companies as they help bring attention to the dynamic new products being offered across the marine industry — products that are showcasing boating’s place as a leading recreational activity.”

The 2015 IBEX Innovation Award winners are (by category, manufacturer and product):

Boatbuilding Methods & Materials: Xtreme Tower Products/ Marine Accessories Corp., Mixed Media Parallel Hinge Tower

Deck Equipment & Hardware: Dowco, Easy-Lift

Furnishings & Interior Parts: Syntec Industries, Elage

Mechanical Systems: Termodinamica SRL, Termodinamica VRV10

Electrical Systems: Bocatech Inc., BT1 5LEDSW – BF

Outboard Engines: Attwood Corporation, MotorGuide X5 with VRS Propulsion

Parts, Propellers: Mercury Marine, Flo Tor q SSR – HD

Boat Care & Maintenance: Reverso Pumps, Automatic Outboard Flushing System

OEM Electronics: Simrad-Navico, Halo Pulse Compression Radar

(Honorable Mention, OEM Electronics: Medallion Instrumentation Systems Malibu Surf Band)

Environmental Award: Blue Gas Marine Inc., Natural Gas Hybrid Fuel System