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CONNECT by IFAI hosts workforce development event
October 13th, 2021
CONNECT by IFAI will be hosting an Ask Me Anything on Workforce Development event with textile industry recruiter Doug Coley of Coley Company on Oct. 19. Coley is a seasoned recruiter with more than 25 years of recruiting success in the apparel, textile and nonwovens industries. Prior to his recruiting career, Coley worked directly in […]
Dimension-Polyant achieves climate neutrality goals, furthers sustainability initiatives
October 13th, 2021
Dimension-Polyant, a leading sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has developed a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built around climate-neutrality, sustainably sourced materials, longevity of its products and recycling methods for its used materials. Since 2021, […]
2022 MFA Conference schedule released
October 12th, 2021
Registration is open, and the full conference schedule is available for the annual Marine Fabricators Conference being held Jan. 13-15, 2022, at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C. The conference features three full days of education and networking designed to help marine fabricators cultivate industry connections, improve their efficiency and increase revenue. […]
MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline approaching
October 11th, 2021
From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 30, 2021. Winners will be announced at the 2022 MFA Conference at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C., […]
IBEX Innovation Award winners announced
October 7th, 2021
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the IBEX Innovation Awards for the 30th Anniversary Show. The IBEX Innovation Awards program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 11 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions among dozens of […]
Norwalk Boat Show reports strong attendance
October 6th, 2021
The 2021 Progressive Insurance Norwalk Boat Show, which ran Sept. 23-26, marked the return of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in-person boat and sport shows—and came back strong, according to the NMMA website. Attendance reached 12,976, which is up 1 percent compared to 2019. Organizers say the show saw an uptick in first-time attendees […]
IFAI introduces member benefit program and Expo discount offer
October 5th, 2021
IFAI has announced a new benefit for IFAI members in the United States: the IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program. IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance The IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program gives all IFAI members access to a dedicated team of experts who are ready to help find the best health and nonmedical benefit coverage to fit […]
IBEX in-person attendance strong
October 5th, 2021
The 30th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that attendance exceeded expectations with the return of an in-person event, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. IBEX saw more than 560 exhibitors, including 80 new exhibiting companies, and more than 3,200 visitors. The IBEX docks were sold out with 29 boats on display, […]
ExactFlat offers digital patterning webinar
October 5th, 2021
Digital software company ExactFlat will present a webinar for custom canvas fabricators on how to make better patterns faster using the Prodim Proliner, Rhino 3D and ExactFlat. The webinar will take place on Thursday Oct. 7, 2021, at 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. It will cover the three main phases of the full digital workflow for customer […]
Upcoming IFAI webinars include fabric cleaning and effective marketing
October 4th, 2021
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is presenting the webinar “Cleaning Awnings and Other Outdoor Fabrics” on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. Speaker Scott Massey, president of Awning Cleaning Industries and APCO Products, will discuss whether to add cleaning awnings to your service offerings and how changing from awning cleaning to awning maintenance makes […]