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State of the industry address delivered by NMMA President at the IBEX Industry Breakfast

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 18 Oct 06:20 PDT
IBEX Industry Breakfast © National Marine Manufacturers Association

Last week at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer opened the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast with a state of the industry address to a sold-out crowd of more than 950 marine industry professionals.

Hugelmeyer addressed the shifting economic and policy landscape, evolving consumer expectations, and the innovation opportunities ahead for recreational boating. "The future is ours to capture, but we must remain relevant, accessible and affordable," he said, emphasizing the importance of adaptation and collaboration as the industry navigates change.

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