In March of 2010, we received a phone call from the City Marina and Boatyard in downtown Charleston asking if it was OK to give our company’s name and email address to the owners of a boat that would be arriving in Charleston in a few weeks. I was told that it was a sailboat [...]

Fabricators know that successful marine products are made from many components. But, for their customers, the finished product is all about the fabric. Does it look good? Does it keep water out? Will it last? It’s up to the fabricator to select the best fabric for the project and the customer, based on the fabric’s [...]

Miami Corporation offers Fastmount™, an innovative panel mounting system that allows panels to be easily removed and refitted to exactly the same location over and over again. Fastmount is one system for multiple panel types that allows for panel flex and movement. Installation and removal tools are supplied for consistent installation and quality performance. Kits [...]

New boat sales increased by 4.3 percent for the first quarter of 2011 for the average dealer tracked by consulting firm Spader Business Management. “Although it’s still a small percentage of the entire year’s business, it does represent a quarter of the year and can be a good indicator of what the year will be [...]

The revamped Harbor-Time and Sea-Spraé fabrics from Tri Vantage offer improved hand, greater rub-off resistance, enhanced weathering and water resistance, and a more consistent face-to-back coating appearance. Harbor-Time is an acrylic-coated polyester. It is resistant to mildew and UV rays, making it ideal for a wide range of marine applications, including biminis, T-tops and travel [...]

Vicar International now distributes Renolit pressed-polished PVC sheets. The sheets are sewable, RF weldable and solvent bondable, store easily and will not break or crack when folded. The clear sheets are 50-by-100 inches and are available in 30 or 40 gauge. Sample boards are available. SOURCE Vicar International

J. Ennis introduced four marine vinyls. Hopscotch’s mix of matte and patent finishes creates a checkerboard design, bringing a unique texture to upholstery. It is available in 13 colors. British Sterling provides the look and feel of fabric with the durability and cleanability of vinyl. Gran Reserva’s subtle grain recreates the look of leather. It [...]

Mist-er-Comfort misting system installs easily to biminis, T-tops and hardtops, lowering cockpit temperatures by as much as 25 degrees on the hottest days. The standard system kit installs to an 8- to 10-foot boat beam using an existing boat water system or optional self-contained 6-gallon tank with pump. System includes three mister heads, mounting straps, [...]

Top Value Fabrics launched a new website geared toward both new and returning customers. The user-friendly site includes information on the company’s extensive collection of fabrics and makes it simple for visitors to request information and contact individual sales consultants. Visitors can sign up for e-mail marketing programs.

American Cord and Webbing (ACW) expanded its facility. With design and manufacturing services now under one roof, the company can better accommodate growing customer demands. The company added two members, Stephan Yardan and Wendy Horowitz, to its R&D team. The additions allow the company to better serve customers with in-house, rapid product development and production for [...]