Tampa, Florida – Sept. 22, 2025 – Piedmont Plastics, a full-line distributor of performance plastics for the marine industry, will exhibit at the 28th annual International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier trade show for boatbuilders, manufacturers, and suppliers. This year’s show will be held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida from October 7 –9.
Attendees can visit Booth 3-1247 to view Piedmont’s extensive inventory, including the exclusive Piedmont Marine Grade® (PMG®) portfolio. Featured products will include:
PMG Acrylics: Specifically manufactured for harsh marine environments, PMG Acrylics offer UV protection, optical clarity, ease of fabrication, and abrasion resistance for applications such as hatches, windshields, and consoles.
PMG Aqua-Plas®: Made from marine-grade materials such as PVC foam and recycled ABS, PMG Aqua-Plas brings superior formability, light weight, excellent staple and screw retention, and tremendous impact strength.
King StarBoard®: The original marine-grade polymer sheet, the King StarBoard product line is known for its UV resistance, ease of maintenance, and wide range of color options.
PMG AquaGlas®: Specially engineered for semi-rigid marine enclosures, this impact-modified acrylic sheet provides exceptional clarity, dimensional stability, and long-term weathering performance.
TUFFAK® Polycarbonate Sheet: Designed for marine enclosures, this material delivers terrific optical clarity, outstanding impact resistance, exceptional chemical resistance, and long-lasting weatherability.
“We’re excited to be part of IBEX 2025 and engage with members of the marine industry,” says Brian Malik, Marine Market Manager at Piedmont Plastics. “Our goal is to listen to builders’ challenges and work together to find product solutions that drive the future of boat design.”
By engaging with Piedmont Plastics’ marine experts, IBEX attendees will gain insights into emerging trends and learn how PMG products address specific industry challenges. Find out more by visiting our marine page.
Media contact: Amy Woodard, Marketing & Communications Manager (awoodard@piedmontplastics.com)
About Piedmont Plastics
A trusted name since 1968, Piedmont Plastics is a leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film products. With over 55 locations and a team of experienced product experts, Piedmont provides tailored solutions to meet diverse industry needs, from custom cut-to-size services and fabrication to specialized film conversion.
Across its U.S. and Canadian branch network, Piedmont Plastics delivers industry expertise, local inventory, wholesale distribution, and competitive pricing on a wide range of materials, including sheet products, foamboard, marine-grade materials, film products, and graphic substrates. Find out more information by visiting our homepage!