A successful trip to Tampa highlights Horizon’s marine fuel tank expertise, innovative products, and commitment to the boating industry.
Horizon Manufacturing Group recently returned from the 2026 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), held October 6–8 in Tampa, Florida. As one of the marine industry’s leading technical trade events, IBEX brings together boatbuilders, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals to explore new technologies, discover innovative products, and build valuable business relationships.
For the Horizon Marine Solutions team, this year’s event was a great success, providing opportunities to showcase our marine manufacturing capabilities, introduce new industry contacts to our products, and strengthen relationships within the boating industry.
Showcasing Horizon’s Marine Manufacturing Expertise
As an experienced rotational molding manufacturer based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Horizon Manufacturing Group provides custom solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across multiple industries, including the marine market.
At IBEX 2026, our team highlighted Horizon’s Marine Solutions fuel tanks and the manufacturing capabilities that make us a valuable partner for boatbuilders and marine equipment manufacturers.
Our marine manufacturing capabilities include:
- Custom Marine Fuel Tank Design: In-house design capabilities to develop fuel tank solutions that meet specific OEM requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance: EPA- and CARB-certified fuel tank solutions, along with ABYC type-accepted products.
- In-House Tool Manufacturing: Greater control over tooling development, production quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Marine Water and Wastewater Tanks: Custom rotationally molded solutions for freshwater, gray water, and waste systems.
- Evaporative Emissions Components: Products designed to support marine fuel system requirements.
- Quality and Traceability: ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management processes and tank traceability to support consistent manufacturing standards.
These capabilities allow Horizon to work closely with marine OEMs, developing durable, practical products tailored to their applications.
Introducing RotoKAP to the Marine Industry
In addition to showcasing our fuel tanks, IBEX provided an opportunity to introduce more marine industry professionals to RotoKAP, one of Horizon’s proprietary product lines.
RotoKAP demonstrates Horizon’s ability to apply rotational molding expertise to innovative products beyond traditional OEM manufacturing. Sharing RotoKAP with attendees helped expand awareness of the brand while highlighting the versatility of Horizon’s manufacturing capabilities.
The response and conversations at IBEX reinforced the value of connecting directly with industry professionals, understanding their needs, and exploring opportunities for future growth.
Building Connections and Strengthening Relationships
While showcasing products is an important part of any trade show, the real value comes from the people and conversations.
Throughout the three-day event, the Horizon team had opportunities to meet with marine industry professionals, reconnect with existing contacts, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing today’s boatbuilders.
These conversations help us better understand evolving industry needs and identify ways Horizon can continue providing reliable, high-quality manufacturing solutions.
IBEX also offered an opportunity to see what’s happening throughout the marine industry, from new technologies and manufacturing approaches to emerging product innovations.
A Team Effort Worth Celebrating
A successful trade show requires much more than the people staffing the booth. Months of preparation, careful coordination, and plenty of behind-the-scenes work go into making an event like IBEX possible.
We want to extend a sincere thank-you to every Horizon team member who contributed to this year’s success.
From preparing and packing products to coordinating shipping, managing communications, organizing materials, and handling countless details along the way, your hard work made a difference.
Events like IBEX are a reminder that Horizon’s greatest strength is its people. Our team’s dedication, collaboration, and commitment to quality are what allow us to represent our company with confidence, both at trade shows and in the products we manufacture every day.
Looking Ahead
We’re returning from IBEX 2026 with valuable connections, new opportunities, and continued enthusiasm for serving the marine industry.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about Horizon Manufacturing Group and RotoKAP. We appreciate the conversations and look forward to continuing them.
Interested in learning more about Horizon’s marine manufacturing capabilities?
Whether you’re developing a new marine product, sourcing custom fuel tanks, or looking for a reliable rotational molding partner, Horizon Manufacturing Group is ready to help.
Contact Horizon Manufacturing Group to discuss your next project.
