AIMEX success at IBEX
By IBI Magazine
The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) led a group of Australian exporters to this year's IBEX trade show in Miami, Florida.
AIMEX chief executive MaryAnne Edwards said that while visitor numbers were down at the show, which ran from October 6-8, there were still positive outcomes for the Australian marine exporters.
"Several US distributors confirmed there is a continuing demand for Australian products," says Edwards. "And the current Australian dollar value makes our products extremely competitive on the global market."
AIMEX member Aqualuma Underwater Lighting picked up three new REM boat manufacturer customers at IBEX. Director Carl Amor said while the show was considerably slower than last year with lower attendances, Aqualuma did some very good business with people who were there.
Isoflex also achieved its goals at the US trade show, as did MultiPanel.
"Although numbers were down, we were able to spend a comfortable amount of time with interested clients," says MultiPanel CEO Tony Russo. "We spoke to several dozen companies who showed a high level of interest in MultiPanel."
Bob Young and Richard Chapman represented Coursemaster Autopilots and HyDrive Engineering at the show. They met their US sales representatives and a number of potential new distributors.
Other AIMEX members participating at IBEX included Austral Propellers, Evrsafe Marine Technology, FGI, GME, Marina Protection Systems Pty Ltd, Panelec, Poly Flex Australia, Ronstan International, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and Veem Propellers.
AIMEX is a non-profit, private sector marine organisation whose members encompass a huge range of marine products and services with manufacturers, designers, consultants, service providers and boat show organisers.
(22 October 2008)
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