July 2010 Issue

• 

  $12.8 million awarded to promote clean water

  $12.8 million will be granted to 31 states this year under the CVA grant program.

• NMMA’s new customer and product research program

  NMMA announces research program focusing on customer and product research.

• SBA and Google join forces

  Google and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have teamed together in hopes of raising awareness of free online tools that can help small businesses.

• Jacobs’ brands to release new models in fall

  Larson, Seaswirl, FinCraft and Triumph Boats to introduce 2011 products in September.

• Oil spill cleanup tips for contaminated boats

  Interlux and Awlgrip have released several tips for cleaning contaminated boats.

• Tax-free health coverage for children

  The Obama Administration is asking employers to adopt the Affordable Care Act’s requirements allowing children up to 26 to be covered under their parents’ health insurance plans.

• Losses slow for powerboat segments

  All boat segments were up in March, according to a recent Bellwether Report.

• Tri Vantage breaks ground on new distribution center

  Tri Vantage began construction of a centralized distribution center in the North Carolina Industrial Center in Mebane, N.C.

• MFA winners use Strataglass

  Strataglass and Crystal Clear 20/20 products were used in 18 winning projects.

• Trident debuts new website

  Trident Industrial Products, an industrial fabric supplier to the military and commercial industries, introduced a new website designed to meet customers’ fabric and accessory needs.

• Sunbrella embraces social media to connect with customers

  Facebook and Twitter are helping Sunbrella fabrics connect with its customers in new ways.

• Outdura launches new website

  Outdura fabrics manufacturer debuted a new 45–page website.

Back to Top

• 

  Fabric with antimicrobial protection

  Victor Group adds new fabrics featuring Agion to their Eco Intelligent line.

• 

  Durable, eco-friendly cushion fabrics

  GeoBella is a line of fashionable, eco-friendly outdoor cushion fabrics.

• Moisture barrier backing protects foam

  X–Protect Barrier Backing prevents stains and substances from reaching foam.

• 

  Joiner securely fastens tubing

  Lever Lock Joiner provides secure, easily-adjusted grip for adjustable support poles.

• 

  Easily install zippers with zipper jig

  The ZSJ Zipper Jig from makes installing sliders on YKK zipppers a breeze.

• 

  Innovative leather cutting system

  Hide recognition and leather cutting system offers affordability and versatility.

• Motorized screen protects outdoor spaces

  The Solair Power Screen, a motorized screen enclosure system from Tri Vantage, is now available in new frame and rail colors and two new fabrics.

• 

  Specially-designed upholstery pliers

  The Pro Upholstery Pliers are designed for stripping down auto, boat and furniture upholstery.

• 

  Life-saving technology for boaters

  ORCAdsc is the first–ever recreational and civilian Man Overboard Indicator.

• 

  New products to combat oil spills

  Centek Industries offers three products to help contain, protect against and clean up oil.

Back to Top

• 

  Versatile marking tool

  Draw even, neat and accurate seam allowances and cut lines.

• 

  Fabricating bimini enclosure corners

  I have been on so many boats with gaps to the outside at the bimini corners. These gaps allow water to enter the enclosure, which is unacceptable in quality canvas fabrication.

• 

  Make a wrinkle-free corner on a cushion

  I’m often asked about making a good-looking corner on a cushion. The answer depends on the cushion style and the materials you are using.

Back to Top

• 

  New hiring incentives in a troubled economy

  The 2010 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, which was recently signed into law, includes a whopping $17.6 billion in tax breaks for businesses, while pumping an additional $20 billion into highway and transit programs.

• 

  Hit the road with a mobile shop

  Mobile shops accelerate business opportunities and drive new customers.

• 

  Fabricating with virtual vision

  Katie Bradford uses computer imaging to fabricate hard-to-design projects.

• 

  Small jobs, big profits

  More than just patches and stitches, fixes and repairs can build your business.

Back to Top