July 27, 2010
Former Glen Raven president Roger Gant Jr. has died at the age of 86. Gant served Glen Raven Inc. for 55 years in a variety of management positions and as president and board member. He also led the Glen Raven team that created Glen Raven’s Sunbrella® brand of performance fabrics in the early 1960s. “It …
July 12, 2010
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently announced entries are being accepted for the 2010 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards, one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors. The Awards presentation takes place during the show’s annual Industry Awards Breakfast on September 28. IBEX Innovation Awards are judged by Boating Writers International …
July 1, 2010
Being on site in a marina with a van, truck or trailer emblazoned with your canvas business’ name on the side is one way to build business. It’s a valuable marketing tool, one that people can see with their own eyes. The primary reason many fabricators set up mobile shops is to avoid wasting time …
The ORCAdsc (Digital Selective Calling) is the first–ever recreational and civilian model Man Overboard Indicator from Briartek and the only licensed and approved Maritime Survivor Locator Device (MSLD) of its kind. ORCAdsc is worn on a life vest or as a lanyard, and begins transmitting a signal to the user’s VHF radio within seconds of …
The Solair Power Screen, a motorized screen enclosure system from Tri Vantage, is now available in new frame and rail colors and two new fabrics. The system creates a ventilated yet protected environment for a variety of outdoor spaces. The new frame and rail colors include Black, Brown, Bronze, Bright White, White, Desert Sand, Gray, …
Victor Group, a leading textile company specializing in sustainable fabrics, introduced new fabrics featuring Agion as a part of their Eco Intelligent line of products. Agion uses silver and copper ion technology to offer long-lasting protection and minimize the impact of destructive micro-organisms on the fabrics’ protected surface. The recycled polyester fabrics offer an eco-friendly …
Autometrix introduced a new hide recognition and leather cutting system designed with affordability, ease of use and versatility in mind. The system is capable of meeting both large and small production needs and is offered in several size configurations. The system begins with first capturing a digital image of the hide using the Autometrix Vision …
The Lever Lock Joiner from Intermold provides a secure, easily-adjusted grip for adjustable support poles. The joiner connects standard 3/4-inch tubing to 7/8-inch tubing without having to modify the tubing or use screws. The Lever Lock Joiner is molded from high-strength composite materials with a stainless steel hinge screw. SOURCE Intermold
The ZSJ Zipper Jig from Manart Hirsch makes installing sliders on YKK zipppers a breeze. Attach the jig to any table with the winged screw, place the slider in the slot, feed both sides of the zipper into the slider and pull forward. Sliders can be inserted backwards on zippers. SOURCE Manart Hirsch
More than just patches and stitches, fixes and repairs can build your business. by Jay Hanks Most canvas shops offer repairs but sometimes underestimate the value of them. Unfortunately, due to the tight economy, many fabrication shops are looking to shore up their business. By offering an alternative to new canvas, repair work can not …