Hardware & findings

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  • Flexible connections

    January 1, 2012

    Flexi-Hinge™, from Positive Design, securely joins nearly any combination and length of fabric, vinyl, film, mesh, leather, rubber and neoprene.

  • Grommet-free lacing

    January 1, 2012

    Offray Specialty Narrow Fabrics introduces E-Z Lace Supreme™, a patented grommet-free lacing system.

  • Lever lock joiner

    January 1, 2012

    Intermold’s Lever Lock Joiner connects adjustable support poles of standard 3/4-inch tubing to 7/8-inch tubing without the need for modifications, eliminating the risk of scratching the tubing when adjusting screws.

  • Plastic adhesive snap components

    January 1, 2012

    SNAD fasteners flex and conform to tubing, boat hulls, decks and more, allowing you to place snaps where screw-in studs won’t work.

  • Quick-release buckles

    January 1, 2012

    The Strap 'n Hold quick-release buckles attach in seconds with no sewing or loops required.

  • Self-fit terminals

    January 1, 2012

    STA-LOK self-fit terminals easily and efficiently terminate wire ropes.

  • Waterproof zippers

    January 1, 2012

    Paskal ’s GLOCK and SLOCK waterproof zippers feature interlocking offset teeth that block water.

  • Xtreme Seal Pro Seal

    March 1, 2011

    Xtreme Seal’s Pro Seal edge seal features Dual Durometer technology not seen before in the marine industry.

  • Edge seals

    January 1, 2011

    In a continued effort to bring the best edge seal product to marine fabricators, Xtreme Seal added to the White Xtreme Seal product line with the new White V Seal.

  • Hinged jaw slide

    January 1, 2011

    Intermold Corp.’s new hinged jaw slide is ideal for on-site boat top installations and other applications.

  • Marine tools

    January 1, 2011

    Molex Inc. offers tools specifically designed to work with its connectors.

  • Metal fasteners

    January 1, 2011

    Stimpson offers a wide range of metal fasteners for marine applications.

  • Plastic adhesive snap components

    January 1, 2011

    SNAD plastic adhesive snap components from YKK Snap Fasteners America Inc. offer an alternative to metal screw studs, and increase application possibilities.

  • Plastic eyelets and pneumatic setting machinery

    January 1, 2011

    Sinclair Equipment Co. introduced 1/2-inch inner-hole diameter, transparent plastic grommets that provide a smooth finish to the construction of boat covers and other fabric-related products.

  • Self-piercing grommets and setting equipment

    January 1, 2011

    George N. Jackson Limited offers a complete line of self-piercing grommets and setting equipment, eliminating the time consuming and costly process of pre-cutting holes for your grommets.

  • Using social media to promote business offerings and connect with customers

    The explosion of social networking websites has created the ability to communicate and get information instantly through the internet without any cost. You may be missing a great opportunity if you are not using social media to promote your business' services. There are hundreds of social networking websites available for you and your customers to use that can be helpful in sharing information and creating relationships.

    Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are all great social media websites that can help you connect with your customers, create buzz and gain more business. It's free to become a member of each, and it's easy to create a profile and enter information about your company. Each site also enables you to post pictures, videos and website links for additional information.

    Some fabricators have found these social media websites to be very successful marketing tools. Awnings of Tulsa, in Oklahoma, utilizes Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to promote its business. It has helped them gain new customer contacts and create brand awareness to potential customers in their region.

    Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are just three of several social networking websites available for you to use to promote your company. For tips on how to use these sites, click here.

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