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Wisconsin DNR solicits resident input on rec opportunities
April 11th, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource (DNR) and Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) is seeking public input on a variety of natural resource and outdoor recreation-related questions and proposed rule changes. The survey closes on Thursday, April 13. All Wisconsin residents and outdoor recreationalists are encouraged to carefully consider each of the questions posed by the […]
NMEA announces 2023 conference dates
April 6th, 2023
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has announced that its 2023 Conference & Expo will be held at the Orlando Doubletree Hotel at Universal, Sept. 18–22. This event will be focused strictly on marine electronics. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in more than 20 different NMEA manufacturer technical training sessions ranging from one- […]
Biden administration awards 19 states with boating infrastructure grants
April 5th, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $20 million in grant funding for 19 states to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. Under the BIG program, more than $2.8 million will fund projects in 19 states under the […]
Chris-Craft opens new manufacturing facility
April 4th, 2023
Chris-Craft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Fla. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50 percent and spans more than 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start to finish. Using the latest manufacturing equipment and technology, Chris-Craft will […]
2024 MFA Conference call for speakers
March 30th, 2023
The 2024 Marine Fabricators Conference will take place Jan. 25–27, 2024, at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The call for speakers is an opportunity for fabricators and their organizations to help develop valuable and worthwhile content that conference attendees are eager to hear. The conference will feature a variety of education […]
2023 IAA Awards submissions portal now open
March 29th, 2023
The 2023 International Achievement Awards (IAA), which recognize design excellence and technical skill in specialty fabrics, are now open for entry. The awards recognize outstanding and innovative projects in 42 categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric structures, geosynthetic projects, marine and tent, and there are many subcategories. Sponsored by IFAI (now […]
Glen Raven phases out PFAS chemicals
March 28th, 2023
Glen Raven Inc. announced it has begun to phase out PFAS chemicals across its global fabric portfolio. The company began incorporating optimal non-PFAS solutions into production in February, and all production will be transitioned to non-PFAS by the end of 2023. In addition, all new fabric designs, including for the company’s flagship Sunbrella® brand, will […]
2024 Marine Fabricators Conference location chosen
March 23rd, 2023
The 2024 Marine Fabricators Conference will take place Jan. 25–27, 2024, at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The conference will feature a variety of education and networking events including hands-on technical education, classroom presentations on business topics, a welcome reception, awards dinner, and an extensive show floor. The conference is designed […]
Canada study predicts job losses and lower sales revenue due to luxury tax
March 22nd, 2023
The Canadian government’s proposed “luxury tax” on new recreational boats valued above $250,000 CAD went into effect September 1, 2022. This month, the Canadian Department of Finance released a study and analysis on the economic impacts of the tax, which predicts a severe drop in sales revenue and hundreds of job losses from the federal […]
Onboard Interiors acquires Hood Marine Canvas
March 21st, 2023
As reported by the Marblehead Current, Marblehead, Mass., Krisha Plauche', owner of Onboard Interiors and a marine fabricator who has been in business for 20 years, will acquire Hood Marine Canvas Co. to create a one-stop shop for Marblehead boaters and sailors by combining her showroom and canvas manufacturing. “For the last 20 years, everyone […]