September 2010 Issue

• NMMA releases recreational boating statistics

  NMMA reports estimated $30.8 billion was generated in boating sales and services in 2009.

• New boat sales slip

  At the end of April, year-to-date new boat sales were down 6.8 percent from last year.

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  La. governor takes a "Fearless" tour

  Governor Bobby Jindal toured oil spill-affected estuaries of Grand Terre aboard the 40 Fearless.

• Certification program for FPFs

  Foam manufacturers offer flexible polyurethane foams that meet stringent guidelines.

• MarChem debuts new website

  MarChem CFI's new website details its product line and helps educate fabric users.

• Contender UK introduces new fastener

  Contender UK announced that it is now distributing the Q-SNAP fastener in the United Kingdom.

• Centek releases online catalog

  Centek Industries released a new downloadable catalog on the company’s website.

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  On-site textile materials testing

  Laser die cutting from Spartanics allows immediate on-site, no-cost materials analyses.

• Unifi invests in recycling technology, renewable energy

  As a producer of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns, Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., has positioned itself as a leader in sustainability and green initiatives.

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  Erasable urethane

  Erasable urethane that withstands stains, drips, marks and drops, and stays like new.

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  Mold and mildew resistant vinyl

  Silvertex is an antifungal, anti-stain and abrasion-resistant line of upholstery vinyl available from Spradling.

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  Eco-friendly fabric

  The Touch Textiles collection features a new line of weatherproof upholstery fabrics.

• Additional acrylic colors

  Recasens USA announced the addition of two new colors to its 47-inch Recacril line.

• Stain-resistant vinyl

  Graffiti-Free vinyl by PointeShield provides the look of leather, while offering an easy-care, stain-free surface.

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  Fabric technology

  Product innovation adds value to projects and meets the demands of customers.

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  Adhesive snap components

  YKK Snap Fasteners America Inc. introduced its plastic adhesive snap components.

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  The hard facts on marine hardware and components

  Create better products with the latest in fabrication technology.

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  Rotary cutter

  The Advanced Rotary Cutter (ARC) from Foster Keencut has been designed to include a yellow clamping strip that allows for increased visibility of the cut line.

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  Automatic boat cover

  Automatic cover for free-standing lifts, DC and AC drive lifts and modular floating docks.

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  Rod holders

  Tigress, a manufacturer of sport fishing equipment, introduced two new rod holders.

• Marine products released

  J. Ennis Fabrics introduced several new marine products for the 2010 season.

• Solvent-free cleaner

  PF AquaForte, from PT Technologies Europe, is a water-based, non-toxic, non-flammable and eco-friendly cleaner.

• Fiberglass boat repair book

  “Fiberglass Boat Repairs Illustrated” is a guide to making repairs to a fiberglass boat.

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  Covered smile windows

  At Hood Canvas, we put a storm flap over all our “smile” windows.

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  Designing an inside curve

  Sometimes the most difficult portion of an upholstery job is the inside corner or curve.

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  Simple, convenient storage

  Organize multiple rolls of webbing and Velcro.

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  Making sense of health care reform

  What it really means to your business and your employees.

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  Repairing, depreciating or writing off equipment for tax purposes

  In today’s economy, the question is not whether to fix or replace equipment, fixtures, business assets or even the building housing the marine fabrication business, but rather which path will be the most affordable.

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  Fabric technology

  Product innovation adds value to projects and meets the demands of customers.

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  The hard facts on marine hardware and components

  Create better products with the latest in fabrication technology.

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  Simple, convenient storage

  Organize multiple rolls of webbing and Velcro.

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• Liability insurance

  Obtaining liability insurance and how much to get.

• Gold Line straps

  Gold Line is a trade name and the rubber straps are distributed through several channels.

• Product barcodes

  Many retailers and other entities that sell use barcodes, a Universal Product Code that appears as bars of black and white.

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