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January 2008 Issue

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Features

Semi-rigid windows offer profitable opportunities

Semi-rigid marine window products offer long-lasting—and profitable—options for enclosures.
Cash in on classic boat upholstery

Restoring classic boat interiors to original condition proves profitable—in more ways than one.

News

Report suggests 2008 to be boating market transition year

A report from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital Markets suggests 2008 may be a transition year for the boating industry, and 2009 will bring more stability.
CMMA, NMMA Canada to consolidate

The Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association (CMMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will combine their efforts and resources to address the growing needs of the Canadian recreational marine industry.
Ten products win awards at IBEX 2007

The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International honored 10 marine manufacturers for innovative achievement at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX).
IBEX breaks attendance records

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) drew more boat builders and marine professionals from around the world than it ever has before, even in spite of a flat economy.
C.F. Stinson wins design award

C.F. Stinson’s AgION upholstery collection earned the Nightingale Award at the Health Care Design ‘07 Conference in Dallas, Texas.
O'Sullivan announces new manufacturing site

O’Sullivan Films, producer of flexible vinyl and olefin films and sheeting, started a new pressed polished sheet manufacturing site in Winchester, Va.
Sattler fills regional sales manager position

Sattler North America Corp. appointed Richard Morelle as regional sales manager for their Suntex Division of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics.
Taylor Made celebrates 100 years

The Taylor Made Group, supplier of OEM glazing systems and marine aftermarket accessories, celebrates 100 years of business this year.
Marine Accessories Corp. fills leadership positions

Marine Accessories Corporation (MAC), leading manufacturer of marine canvas and wakeboard towers and accessories, recently filled two leadership positions in its canvas solutions and tower solutions divisions.
Grow Boating Television debuts

The National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) is introducing Grow Boating Television (GBTV), an online communications tool to reach boating industry stakeholders.
Contender UK increases efficiency after move

Sailcloth distributors Contender UK announced an increase in efficiency and market growth after the company moved to Segensworth South, Fareham.
NorthStar Yachts moves production to China

NorthStar Yachts, a small yacht company in Kalama Ore., moved its production to China to lower labor costs.
Carlyle buys Zodiac

Carlyle Group of Luxembourg was granted clearance from the European Commission to buy the marine division of French aircraft cabin and boat equipment maker Zodiac.
New WeatherMax supplier

WeatherMax, high-performance fabrics produced by Safety Components, will now be carried by the Miami Corporation.

Products

Vinyl line combines bold colors with exotic textures

Exotica, a new vinyl line from SilverState Fabrics, combines bold colors with exotic textures to form a racy new covering suitable for multiple applications, including marine.
Material ideal for draperies and cushions

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics introduces Sunbrella® Shade.
Staple-in tube designed for marine applications

Astrup now offers the Steel Stitch™ Round Staple-in Tube designed for marine applications.
Hook-and-loop fastening system secures seats and cushions

Aplix inter-mold® washers use a patented method of integrally molding fastening hooks within an injection molded component.
Retractable canvas boat top offers variety of mounting options

SureShade™, a power-driven, retractable canvas boat top, is available from Rodan Enterprises.
Marine prep kit includes vinyl product cleaner and protectant

CMI introduced NBT Marine Prep Kit, a vinyl product cleaner and protectant.
Solvent cleans and removes adhesives and sealants

Marine Formula is a patented solvent formulated to clean and remove adhesives and sealants used in marine applications.
Tower system introduced for hardtop boats

Taylor Made Systems introduced the Integrated Tower System (ITS) for hardtop boats.
Folding arm awnings installed on luxury cruise

East Coast Shade Design installed a folding arm awning onto a $3.5 million Princess cruiser.
Streamlined marine hatch coated for rust protection

From Taylor Made Systems is the Flush Hatch, a deck-recessed marine hatch.
Flagging system works with the push of a button

The Smart Flag from Haybella Tech Innovations Inc. is a power-driven flagging system that offers the same flagging notifications as a human flagger.