Time to Stop Settling for more of the same: Barantech brings elegance, modernity, durability and interoperability at IBEX and METSTRADE 2026
by Izzy Bromberg13 August 20262 min read
Barantech's Cruzo Marine Control System Adds NMEA 2000-Certified Smart Relay Ahead of IBEX and METSTRADE 2026 • Clifton, NJ – August 10, 2026 — Barantech, a manufacturer of solid-state HMI switching and control systems for marine, industrial, and mobility environments, will unveil its latest Cruzo System upgrades at IBEX 2026 (October 6–8, Tampa Convention Center, 3-638.) and METSTRADE 2026 (November 17–19, RAI Amsterdam, Booth 01.503).
Barantech continues to add more functionality and durability to the Cruzo Family of products from added functionality to remote firmware updates and configuration changes. It installs into both new builds and legacy retrofits, giving OEMs a lower-friction path to networked switching.
What's new across the Cruzo System:
• Cruzo Configurator — boat builders can now configure their smart relays as well as configure panels with new panel functionality.
• Cruzo Smart Relay — NMEA 2000-certified, fully programmable, drop-in compatible with new and legacy boats.
• Cruzo Config Tool – giving OEM’s the ability to make configuration changes to their Cruzo products.
• Cruzo Panels — the Cruzo panel is now fit with new thicker glass front; added functionality – such as a safety lock for buttons.
See it in person Barantech will run live demonstrations of the full Cruzo lineup — the Cruzo Control Panel, Cruzo Smart Relay, Cruzo Connect mobile app, and the Cruzo Vision MFD — at both shows.
• IBEX 2026 — October 6–8, Tampa Convention Center, Booth 3-638.
• METSTRADE 2026 — November 17–19, RAI Amsterdam, Booth 01.503
High-resolution product images and demo video are available on request.
Barantech’s VP Business Development, Izzy Bromberg, added: “Today’s boat are modern, slick and elegant. Why should a boat builder settle for the same switches and panels they have been using for 30 years. The time has come to move to Cruzo. Come visit us at IBEX and METSTRADE – you won’t be disappointed!”.
See the System in Action
To schedule a demo or booth meeting, visit marine.barantech.com or contact Sales@Barantech.com.
About Barantech: Barantech has spent over three decades designing, customizing, and manufacturing solid-state switches, keypads, and control panels for marine, industrial, and mobility applications. Its Cruzo product line brings NMEA 2000-networked, app-connected control to the leisure marine market, built for the durability and reliability harsh-environment operators require.
What's new across the Cruzo System:
• Cruzo Configurator — boat builders can now configure their smart relays as well as configure panels with new panel functionality.
• Cruzo Smart Relay — NMEA 2000-certified, fully programmable, drop-in compatible with new and legacy boats.
• Cruzo Config Tool – giving OEM’s the ability to make configuration changes to their Cruzo products.
• Cruzo Panels — the Cruzo panel is now fit with new thicker glass front; added functionality – such as a safety lock for buttons.
See it in person Barantech will run live demonstrations of the full Cruzo lineup — the Cruzo Control Panel, Cruzo Smart Relay, Cruzo Connect mobile app, and the Cruzo Vision MFD — at both shows.
• IBEX 2026 — October 6–8, Tampa Convention Center, Booth 3-638.
• METSTRADE 2026 — November 17–19, RAI Amsterdam, Booth 01.503
High-resolution product images and demo video are available on request.
Barantech’s VP Business Development, Izzy Bromberg, added: “Today’s boat are modern, slick and elegant. Why should a boat builder settle for the same switches and panels they have been using for 30 years. The time has come to move to Cruzo. Come visit us at IBEX and METSTRADE – you won’t be disappointed!”.
See the System in Action
To schedule a demo or booth meeting, visit marine.barantech.com or contact Sales@Barantech.com.
About Barantech: Barantech has spent over three decades designing, customizing, and manufacturing solid-state switches, keypads, and control panels for marine, industrial, and mobility applications. Its Cruzo product line brings NMEA 2000-networked, app-connected control to the leisure marine market, built for the durability and reliability harsh-environment operators require.