13 companies honored with 2016 IBEX Innovation Award

Published On: January 1, 2017Categories: Industry News

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Innovation Awards in 11 areas of the marine industry. Winners were selected by a panel of judges from Boating Writers International (BWI), a professional organization consisting of writers, editors, publishers, photographers, broadcasters, public relations specialists and others in the communications profession.

The 2016 IBEX Innovation Award winners include:

Boatbuilding Methods and Materials: BANOVA, 3A Composites Baltek Inc.

Deck Equipment and Hardware: Dual winners—Roswell Marine, Triton Board Rack; T-H Marine Supplies, Snapflex LED Stern Navigation Light

Furnishings and Interior Parts: Kenyon International Inc., Texan Grill with IntelliKEN, Touch Control

Mechanical Systems: XYLEM, Rule Bilge Pumps

Electrical Systems: Mercury Marine, Electronic Steering Hel

Inboard Engines: Volvo Penta, Easy Drain

Outboard Engines: Honda Marine, BF6

Propulsion Parts, Propellers: Mercury Marine, VesselView Mobile

Boat Care and Maintenance: Pettit Paint, SeaGold

OEM Electronics: Dual winners—Garmin USA, Fantom 6; Wet Sounds Inc., SYN-DX 6-DSP

Environmental Award: Fireboy-Xintex Inc., CG/MA and GA 3M Novec 1230 Fixed Fire Extinguisher