Independent builders select Fusion as entertainment supplier choice

The Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) has chosen Fusion as its supplier of choice for marine entertainment components beginning in the 2020 model year.

The entire line of Fusion, a brand of Garmin International, will be available direct to IBBI members though 2024.

“We are extremely honored that IBBI has chosen Fusion to be a stereo supplier of choice,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales in a statement from the company. “IBBI members are some of the most innovative boat builders in the industry, and together with Garmin, Fusion is committed to supplying them with exciting new products and solutions, and first-class service that meet and exceed the needs of their customers.”

In addition, Garmin was awarded an extension to continue as IBBI’s exclusive marine electronics supplier for the next five years.

IBBI is a network of 19 independent boat brands that collectively build nearly 25 percent of all boats sold in the US.