Lippert / Taylor Made Plant Tour and Seminar
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
1:45pm - 5:00pm
Lippert / Taylor Made
1900 47th Terrace E. Bradenton, FL 34203
Agenda:
- 1:45pm - Check-in
- 2:00pm - Plant Tour of Lippert / Taylor Made
- 3:00pm - “Manufacturing Labor Disrupted” Seminar
- 4:15pm - Networking at Motorworks Brewery - Registration includes a drink ticket and appetizers at Motorworks
Plant 113-A is a key facility within Lippert’s marine division, specializing in the manufacturing of marine furniture and SureShade retractable shade systems.
Our plant supports cut-and-sew operations and assembly, producing comfort-driven seating and sun protection solutions for boats and watercraft. With a focus on craftsmanship, durability, and innovation, plant 113-A helps deliver high-quality marine lifestyle products to OEM partners and aftermarket customers across the U.S.
Manufacturing Labor Disrupted Seminar:
The “Silver Tsunami" Hits Florida First - and Harder
- What is coming.
- What to expect.
- How to prepare.
The last of the Baby Boomers hit "Peak 65" retirement age. Institutional Knowledge, AI Automation, Competition not just for labor, but for talent is going to escalate. This can be an opportunity or a threat depending on how ready your company is for this disruption.
Who should attend:
- Business Owners
- Executives
- Human Resource Professionals
- Managers and Emerging Leaders
Things are going to change in 2030 and beyond, are you prepared.
Marc Simms is Founder of Right Performance Management (2006) and an approved “Preferred” Partner of Florida Makes. He has earned his BS in Management Science with a Minor is Psychology along with accreditation of being Master Certified in DISC, Motivators, Acumen, and Emotional Intelligence. As a behavioral analyst he bring a unique perspective on how this “Silver Tsunami will impact manufacturing and our workforce.
