March 2012

  • Published On: March 28, 2012

    Patterns are first to meet Silver level compliance with NSF-ANSI 336 Sustainable Assessment Standard Taking advantage of new technology in the contract textile industry, Robert Allen Contract is bringing to market the first Sunbrella Contract collection. This group of outdoor fabrics debuts Sunbrella’s first contract-grade upholstery and is garnering sustainability kudos. Two patterns in the [...]

  • Published On: March 22, 2012

    Canvas Designers, Inc., a custom marine canvas shop, will display marine misting systems manufactured by Mist-er-Comfort, Inc., at the 2012 Palm Beach International Boat Show (Land space 772, March 22–25). A Mist-er-Comfort misting system can lower cockpit temperatures as much as 25 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing boaters to go boating comfortably—even on the hottest days. All [...]

  • Published On: March 19, 2012

    Bedding and upholstered furniture manufacturers say they are bracing for foam price hikes that are expected to hit double digits. “With significant price increases, products would need to be de-speced or bedding prices would go up,” said Therapedic president Gerry Borreggine. He also said the timing would be “most inopportune” for his group, which just [...]

  • Published On: March 14, 2012

    Registration for the American Boating Congress is now open and spaces are rapidly filling. Registration began just after the addition of two more event cohosts, the National Marine Bankers Association and the Michigan Boating Industries Association, bringing the total to 11. Committed cohosts to date include the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the Marine Retailers Association [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award| Nickle Ink Upholstery | Sumner, IA This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers 27 feet and up category. The customer wanted a custom pontoon cover that could be in place while they were occupying their boat and without letting air in the sides. Project data Designer: [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award | Bennett Custom Canvas Inc. | Toronto, Canada This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers 27 feet and up category. A tight-fitting travel/storage cover that is quick to put on and take off, lightweight and durable. Project data Designer: Mike Bennett Fabricator: Mike Bennett Project manager: [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Award of Excellence | Canvas Experts Inc. | Ocean City, MD This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the cockpit cover category. The client requested a cover to protect the boat while it was not in use, keeping the interior area dry and clean. Project data Designer: Doug Kilsheimer Fabricator: Dale Tingle [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award| Brandt Canvas and Upholstery | Bedford, KY This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the cockpit cover category. A cockpit cover for a 32-foot Fountain powerboat. A repeat customer wanted a snap-on cockpit cover to protect the boat when it’s in a storage building between uses. Project data Designer: [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Award of Excellence | Riverside Covers | Fort Myers, FL This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the rigid enclosures category. Fabricate a three-sided rigid enclosure for helm area on 375 Pursuit made with 80g impact-modified clear rigid acrylic and trimmed in vinyl. The panels are attached to the existing track and [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award| Canvas Experts Inc. | Ocean City, MD This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the rigid enclosures category. The customer wanted a full enclosure. We fabricated a 15-panel, four-sided enclosure for the boat. Project data Designer: Ed Kime Fabricators: Justin Huggans, Dale Tingle Wise Project manager: Michael Varga Installers: [...]