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May 2012 Issue

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Window products provide visibility and profits

Clear window products give your customers—and your shop—increased visibility.
Are your customers making you profitable?

Any business owner who believes in holding on to every customer may never see the business reach its maximum earning potential.
Inventory management

Fabricators rely on a variety of techniques to solve the balancing act of supply and demand.

Waterfront Challenge to return in 2012

Interlux awarding organizations that create sustainable waterfront improvements.
Florida tax cap shows promise

Florida collected well above projected sales tax revenue due to new maritime laws.
Collisions ranked top marine accident

Collisions between powered and non-powered watercraft are a serious concern.
PFA recycling reference

Comprehensive discussion of the U.S. flexible polyurethane foam industry.
Open Fuels Standard oppostion letter

NMMA signed a letter urging senators to voice opposition to the “Open Fuels Standard.”
Legislation addresses recreational fishing

NMMA proposed legislation to address two threats to the recreational fishing industry.
Miami Corp. to open Texas branch

Miami Corp., a distributor of marine trim products, plans new branch in Arlington, Texas.
SureShade launches award program

Award recognizes boat dealers who sell or install the SureShade retractable systems.

Snap marine carpet

Snap Down Marine Carpet made from solution-dyed fibers that resist sun, salt and moisture.
Untreated canvas

Dye-free cotton canvases suitable for boat covers and tarps to totes and tents.
Eco marine carpet

Deck Master made from Eco-fi, polyester made from 100-percent post-consumer plastic bottles.
Star bobbin

Eliminate bobbin winding, increase production, produce less waste with pre-wound Star Ultra D92 G-Type bobbin.
Zipper stop

Zipper Stops easily shorten a finished zipper or a continuous chain zipper.

Finishing small windows

Sandwiching window material between two layers of fabric.
Techniques for installing marine carpet

It’s that time of year when the trailered boats get hauled out and the projects begin. Almost every boat has carpet.
Custom design fits boat's style

This project won 2012 MFA Award of Distinction in the exterior upholstery category.
Restoration of 1913 New York 50

This project won 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category.
Full cockpit redo on a small budget

This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in exterior upholstery.
Curved lounge, matching helmseat

This project won 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the salon/dinette upholstery category.
Facelift for Weekender

This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in salon/dinette upholstery.
Jaguar topped in waterproof fabric

This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in unique and different.
Matching top and rear deck awnings

This project won 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the miscellaneous category.
Cockpit cover transforms into awning

This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in miscellaneous.
Cover and storage for dinghy

This project won 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the miscellaneous category.

Are your customers making you profitable?

Any business owner who believes in holding on to every customer may never see the business reach its maximum earning potential.
Sales success 101

Here are eight keys to help you achieve your sales goals.
Window products provide visibility and profits

Clear window products give your customers—and your shop—increased visibility.
Inventory management

Fabricators rely on a variety of techniques to solve the balancing act of supply and demand.
Shop talk with Cindy Boersema of The Nautical Needle

Cindy Boersma gives the lowdown on her marine fabrication shop.