Marlen Textiles products meet UPF 50+ rating

September 24th, 2014

Taking note of the public’s increasing awareness to the dangerous, potentially skin-cancer causing effects of the sun, Marlen Textiles has had its entire line of products reviewed for UPF protection under the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ AATCC 183 testing protocol. After testing, all products were certified as having an Ultraviolet Protection Factor […]

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MFA regional workshops announced

September 23rd, 2014

The Marine Fabricators Association offer dynamic learning experiences designed exclusively for marine fabricators. These regional workshops offer a variety of practical solutions that allow fabricators to focus on what’s most important to their business-exceeding expectations and generating revenue. Among the benefits of attending are: Learning new techniques and tricks of the trade from industry experts […]

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Life-jacket contest offers winner $10,000

September 18th, 2014

The BoatUS Foundation, along with the Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association and the National Marine Manufacturers Association, have teamed up to seek out new technologies and design ideas with the Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition. The competition opened in August. A $10,000 cash award awaits the winning design. Deadline to submit ideas is April […]

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Canada, U.S. reach boating certification pact

September 12th, 2014

Boating advocates in both the United States and Canada have reached agreement on standards and certifications that will help reduce duplication of work and reduce burdens on boat manufacturers. Transport Canada, the national transportation agency, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) have developed a Memoranda of Understanding […]

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Herculite launches new website

September 11th, 2014

Emigsville, Pa.-based textile manufacturer Herculite Products Inc., has launched a new website: herculite.com. The company says the new site will feature blog articles and download opportunities for informational product documents and white papers. Herculite makes PVC-based textile composites for the awning, marine, digital media, tent, performance fabrics and healthcare markets.

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RBFF Releases Special Report on Fishing

September 9th, 2014

More than 4 million new anglers took the bait in 2013, adding almost 1 million to the ranks, according to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the Outdoor Foundation’s “2014 Special Report on Fishing.” According to the report, there were 4.1 million newcomers to fishing in 2013, an increase from the 3.5 million […]

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NMMA merging Chicago shows

September 5th, 2014

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced it is combining the Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show with Strictly Sail Chicago. The event will be known as the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show and is scheduled for Jan. 14-18, 2015. The association says the combination of the shows is a […]

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Got you covered

September 2nd, 2014

Liability insurance protects shop owners from being swamped by possible misfortunes. Predicting the future is like forecasting the weather. You think you know what’s going to happen—then it doesn’t. There has been a great deal written in the past few years concerning the legal liability of companies, usually in terms of a weather-related crisis or […]

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MagicEzy

September 2nd, 2014

Australia-based MagicEzy offers a trio of new nanotechnology-based boat repair products that feature a three-year repair guarantee. MagicEzy 9-Second Chip Fix is a nano filler that structurally fixes and colors chips, scratches, nicks and gouges in fiberglass boats in seconds—without harsh fumes or the need for mixing two-part formulas.  MagicEzy Hairline Fix is a nano […]

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Fabric guard & aerospace protectant

September 2nd, 2014

303 Fabric Guard This formula restores fabrics’ lost water and stain repellency to factory-new levels. Protects against both water- and oil-based stains. Does not alter fabric color, feel, flammability or breathability, and keeps fabrics dry helping to impede mildew formation and comes recommended by Sunbrella. 303 Aerospace Protectant Provides superior protection against harmful UV rays […]

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