• Home

Search Results

• Creating a dream shop

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  A combination of space, location, equipment and employees creates the ideal shop.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_f2_ideal_shop.html

• Owners share what tools they'd like to see in their shops

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  Shop owners who have built up businesses from the garage, patio or basement can be proud of their accomplishments.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_f2side2_shop_tools.html

• Marketing in the digital age

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  Fabricators chart new courses online.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_f3_modern_marketing.html

• Handling online criticism

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  The right—and quick—response can salvage your digital reputation.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_st3_online_criticism.html

• Shop talk with Barb Czarnecki of Bayside Custom Canvas

  Marine Fabricator | from the May 2013 issue
  Barb Czarnecki runs a one-woman shop producing top-quality products.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0513_stk_bayside_canvas.html

• MarChem CFI becomes Marlen Textiles

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  MarChem CFI, now a stand-alone entity, changes its name to Marlen Textiles.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_nw3_marchem_marlen.html

• New trends in marine fabrics

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  Customers want bright, new fabrics—but providers are cautious not to be victimized by ‘trends.’
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_f1_nine_yards.html

• Selling through to the end

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  Solid customer relationships is the underlying goal in successful sales.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_f2_selling_end.html

• Simple steps to an effective sales and marketing strategy

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  Charlene Clark, co-owner of Signature CanvasMakers shares tips for a succesful campaign. 
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_f2side_sales_marketing.html

• Little white lies at work

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  Where do you stand on the 'fib index'?
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_st3_white_lies.html

• Shop talk with Greg Smith and Tom Matson of Afton Marina & Yacht Club

  Marine Fabricator | from the March 2013 issue
  Greg Smith and Tom Matson share thoughts on customers, scheduling and the market among other things.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0313_stk_afton_marina.html

• Welcome to the Water on National Marina Day seeks industry involvement

  Marine Fabricator | February 25, 2013
  Events will be based on local market, boating opportunities and industry partners.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/022513_national_marina.html

• West Marine's Repass and Eisenberg receive NMMA 2013 Charles F. Chapman Award

  Marine Fabricator | February 18, 2013
  Award recognizes individuals that have provided protection to the sport of boating.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/021813_chapman_nmma.html

• John Robert Long receives NMMA 2012 Alan J. Freedman Award

  Marine Fabricator | February 14, 2013
  Award recognizes individuals who have made contributions to the marine accessories industry.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/021413_nmma_freedman.html

• Cruising on the web

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2013 issue
  Small businesses are finding the best ways to improve their online presence.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0113_f2_website_sales.html

• First contact with customers

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2013 issue
  The first transaction with a new customer can lead to profitable sales.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0113_st3_first_contact.html

• EZ Frame software

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2013 issue
  Clearwater Canvas' new EZ Frame Plus uses cloud technology to allow for more access.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0113_nps3_ezframe_software.html

• Real Time Monitoring System software

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2013 issue
  New software increases the efficiency in high-frequency welding departments.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0113_nps9_monitoring_system.html

• Shop talk with Terri Madden of Sand Sea and Air Interiors

  Marine Fabricator | from the January 2013 issue
  Terri Madden of Sand Sea and Air Interiors shares tips on scheduling, handling customers and more.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0113_stk_sand_sea.html

• NMMA discusses potential impact of the fiscal cliff

  Marine Fabricator | December 6, 2012
  The meeting addressed the potential impact of the fiscal cliff on U.S. small businesses.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/120612_nmma_boehner.html

• Glen Raven's Allen E. Gant Jr. receives the IFAI Chairman's Award at IFAI Expo 2012

  Marine Fabricator | December 5, 2012
  The award capped the festivities and member recognition at IFAI’s annual meeting in Boston.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/120512_glen_raven.html

• IFAI announces Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013, new Advanced Textiles Conference

  Marine Fabricator | November 5, 2012
  Premier textile event will co-locate with SGIA Expo 2013.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/110512_fabrics_expo.html

• Four NMMA boat and sportshows recognized as Top Public Events

  Marine Fabricator | October 18, 2012
  Criteria for the awards ranged from customer service initiatives to innovations in marketing.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/101812_nnma_iaee.html

• Dammrich to headline discussion at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

  Marine Fabricator | October 11, 2012
  Dammrich will be joined by other experts to discuss trends in the recreational boating industry.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/101112_nnma_discussion.html

• Hearing investigates marine growth

  Marine Fabricator | from the September 2012 issue
  The hearing covered HR 1439, regulatory actions by the Department of Labor and more.
  http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0912_nw6_marine_growth.html