O’Sullivan Films, producer of flexible vinyl and olefin films and sheeting, started a new pressed polished sheet manufacturing site in Winchester, Va. The facility will more than double O’Sullivan’s current sheet capacity. While new business is being targeted in North America, O’Sullivan also emphasizes Europe, Asia and Australia. New products are also being developed for [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International honored 10 marine manufacturers for innovative achievement at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). The 79 new products entered in the Innovation Awards program were judged based on distinction, benefit, practicality, cost-effectiveness and consumer availability. Boatbuilding Methods & Materials category G/flex Epoxies from West System: [...]

C.F. Stinson’s AgION upholstery collection earned the Nightingale Award at the Health Care Design ‘07 Conference in Dallas, Texas. The juried health care design award acknowledges products that contribute to health care quality improvements. C.F. Stinson’s upholstery contains products that resist germs without the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association (CMMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will combine their efforts and resources to address the growing needs of the Canadian recreational marine industry. The CMMA Board of Directors approved the plan to consolidate the CMMA’s work in government relations, statistics, membership and communications with NMMA Canada, which [...]

A report from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital Markets suggests 2008 may be a transition year for the boating industry, and 2009 will bring more stability. The RBC reported that sales of mid- to high-end boats are down nearly 20 percent. According to the RBC, numbers are down due to a higher level [...]

Iverson’s Design, Olympia, Wash., United States Yellow Enclosure on Beneteau 353 The purpose of this dodger and enclosure is to provide more useable space on this Beneteau 35 sailboat throughout the year. The client wanted to be able to enjoy the use of the enclosed cockpit on rainy and windy days while sailing or at [...]

Compiled by Juli Case Question: Due to the weather and saltwater in Florida, we use a plastic #10 separating zipper with locking pulls. The locking pulls give our installers and customers difficulty. The pin drags and sticks. We use a popular brand and have tried a non-locking pull from another supplier, but that didn’t work. [...]

Iverson’s Design, Olympia, Wash., United States Extra-large Dodger For this extra-large canvas dodger on a Jeanneau 49 sailboat, the client and his family wanted protection from the elements on their two-year sailing voyage at sea. This dodger is unique in its size—the largest dodger the company has built. It was a challenge to build it [...]

Aplix inter-mold® washers use a patented method of integrally molding fastening hooks within an injection molded component. The hooks are integrally molded onto the Inter-mold washers, which are used to secure items like seats and cushions. These washers could replace adhesive-backed hook fasteners, which can delaminate over time due to moisture. Inter-mold washers are also [...]

The Smart Flag from Haybella Tech Innovations Inc. is a power-driven flagging system that offers the same flagging notifications as a human flagger. Smart Flag works automatically by pushing a button. It mounts on a tower with an Allen screw and is visible from 360 degrees. Smart Flag will be available in March 2008. SOURCE [...]