September 2011 Issue

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  EPA finalizes fueling guidelines

  EPA guidelines outlne gas pump warning label and other misfueling controls for E15.

• Coast Guard addresses engine cut-off switch regulations

  The Coast Guard inquired about if it should require engine cut-off switches for safety.

• Outdura earns Oeko-Tex certification

  Outdura Corp. earned Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification.

• Miami Corp. boosts mount track line

  Miami Corp. added Coata Track and Flex-A-Rail to its mount track product line.

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  MarChem CFI products in space

  MarChem CFI donated its Odyssey IV fabric to NASA'S 2011 Space Habitat Competition.

• Boat market is improving

  CDF issued its 2011 mid-season marine industry update and is pleased with the results.

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• Noise reduction material

  Acoustiblok reduces unwanted noises and is heavy and yet extremely flexible.

• Coated nylon

  Coverlight CSM Coated Nylon resists aging, ozone and ultraviolet light.

• Urethane seating upholstery

  Dolce urethane seating upholstery is a poly carbonate urethane faux leather that offers seating options for marine, RV, auto, healthcare, commercial and residential interiors.

• Cutting tools

  Medoc Retractable Safety Knife provides easy grip activation and automatic blade retraction.

• Shop scissors

  The Clauss® 12-inch Hot Forged Bent Trimmer with SureSet® is a heavy-duty, hot-forged bent trimmer with wide body blades.

• Barnacle remover

  Barnacle Buster dissolves scale, barnacles, zebra mussels, calcium, rust, and other deposits.

• LED light bar

  LED light bar produces a 6,880-lumen beam that reaches over 750 feet in usable length.

• Boat soap

  GreenClean Boat Soap is a concentrated solution that is tough on dirt.

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  Fabricating a Navy top

  In this article, we head back to the shop to develop our pattern and fabricate the top and side curtains together.

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  Precision is key to upholstery graphics

  Designing new graphics into an upholstery job can be the most rewarding part of the job.

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  Price jobs to make money

  You’re in business to make money. That means knowing costs and pricing jobs realistically.

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  Nine things you need to know about business credit

  Credit plays an important part in business. Used wisely, it can be a profitable friend.

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  How to choose interior and upholstery fabric

  Fabric selection for marine interior and upholstery work starts with communication and education.

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  Sewing techniques for marine applications

  Proper techniques and regular machine maintenance lead to efficiency and profitability.

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  Simple but effective tools

  Three simple tools aid fabricating efficiency.

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