On Monday, October 1, the marine professionals participating in the 2012 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), who are interested in more intensive education, can arrive one day earlier to benefit from the pre-conference all-day training sessions provided by four top marine manufacturers as well as their expert educators.
IBEX 2012, October 2-4
The pre-conference training sessions for 2012 are:
– Composite Infusion Technology Workshop, conducted by Composites Consulting Group, covering all aspects of the composite infusion process, including infusion concepts, manifold strategies, materials and equipment for infusion, virtual infusion and computerized flow simulation
– Fiberglass Boat Repair, conducted by West System Epoxy, covering basic repair techniques with epoxy, fastener bonding, composite technology, composite repair, fairing, gelcoat blisters and advanced composites
– ShrinkWrap University, conducted by Dr. Shrink, including complete product overview, safety practices, industry applications, marketing and advertising shrinkwrap services, how to handle insurance and hands-on training
– Problem Solving Skills for the Marine Industry, conducted by Marine Industry Training & Educational Council (MITEC), an interactive workshop on learning and applying problem-solving skills.
“The technical workshops provide intense hands-on training that would normally be taught at the factory, and the MITEC problem-solving sessions will teach valuable skills for success in business,” said Carl Cramer, IBEX co-director and publisher of Professional BoatBuilder magazine. “We’re offering them the day before the show opens, so IBEX attendees can take advantage of these unique learning opportunities.”
The price for the composite infusion, fiberglass boat repair and shrinkwrap workshops is $85 per person and includes lunch. The problem-solving workshop is free to MITEC members and $75 for non-members. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. For complete information on the Pre-Conference Workshops, or to register it is advised to visit the show web site.
IBEX, the premier trade show and networking event for marine professionals, will take place October 2-4, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
