Tampa, Florida – Sept. 15, 2026 – Piedmont Plastics, a premier distributor of performance plastics, will showcase a range of materials for marine applications at the 2026 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) from Oct. 6–8 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.
Attendees can visit Booth 3-1247 to explore Piedmont's marine-grade plastic solutions, including its Piedmont Marine Grade® products, and learn how the right materials can help support quality, performance, and durability in boatbuilding. Featured materials include:
King StarBoard® Marine-Grade HDPE: Used for docks, hulls, floating platforms, swim platforms, steps, anti-skid panels, cabinetry, hatches, doors, and trim
Marine-Grade PVC Foam: Used for backer plates, decking, interior panels, coring applications, and upholstery substrates
Marine-Grade Acrylic: Ideal for windows, windshields, cabin and companionway doors, consoles, hatches, hulls, and dash panels
Polycarbonate: Terrific for windows, windshields, electrical casings, canopies, and navigation equipment housings
Marine-Grade Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): Well suited for structural components, bulkheads, utility boxes, backer plates, coring applications, and housings
Marine-Grade Polyolefin: Great for cabinetry, hatches, seating, consoles, trim, panels, and upholstery substrates
“IBEX gives us the opportunity to connect directly with boatbuilders and better understand the challenges they’re facing,” says Brian Malik, Marine Market Manager at Piedmont Plastics. “We’re looking forward to sharing our material expertise and helping attendees identify solutions that meet the performance, durability, and design requirements of their applications.”
By connecting with Piedmont Plastics’ marine experts at IBEX, attendees can gain insights into industry trends and learn how Piedmont’s material solutions can address specific boatbuilding 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 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. Learn more by visiting our homepage!