Atlantic City, New Jersey – Hosted at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino & Marina, the event brought together hundreds of marine and outdoor-recreation dealers, suppliers, and factory representatives for a week of intensive hands-on learning and professional development.
“We were thrilled to return to the Golden Nugget to offer our dealers another year of world-class training in their premier facilities,” said Brian Swanke, CEO of CWR. “With technologies constantly changing, we place immense value on ensuring our dealers have the technical insights and manufacturer support needed to remain competitive”.
The 2026 Dealer Training & Expo featured a robust lineup of educational resources designed to equip industry professionals with technical expertise and product knowledge. Highlights of the event included:
Professional Certification: Attendees had the opportunity to earn NMEA Basic Marine Electronics Installer Training (BMEI), Basic NMEA 2000 Network Installer Training (BN2K), Advanced Marine Electronics Installer Training (AMEI), or Advanced NMEA 2000 Network Installer Training (AN2K), essential credentials for the evolving marine marketplace.
Manufacturer-Led Training: Representatives from over 125 vendor lines, including industry leaders such as Lowrance, Simrad, Garmin, and Raymarine, conducted specialized sessions on new product applications and installation techniques.
Strategic Networking: The Golden Nugget’s expo hall served as a hub for face-to-face conversations between dealers and factory experts, facilitating business growth and industry partnerships.
Exclusive Incentives: While focused on education rather than direct sales, the event offered attendees various show specials, raffles, manufacturer incentives, even raffling off a brand-new Yamaha Golf Cart courtesy of Siren Marine and Bennett Marine.
For more information on CWR’s Dealer Training and Expo events please contact CWR Wholesale Distribution at 732-237-9300 or email TeamCWR@cwrdistribution.com.
About CWR Wholesale Distribution
CWR Wholesale Distribution is a full-service distributor of marine, outdoor, and consumer recreational products. With competitive prices and superior customer service, CWR continues to be a leader in wholesale electronics and outdoor products. CWR provides each of its dealers with the newest products from today’s top manufacturers in the industry, with orders shipping directly from the on-site warehouses in New Jersey and Florida. As an additional service, CWR will drop ship electronics to your customer, using customized shipping labels and packing slips. CWR is a wholesale-only distributor that proudly serves the marine, fitness, automotive, golf, camping, RV, and hunting industries.
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