September 2017

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    When excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel go up in California this fall, the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) will receive a small portion of the new revenue. Fuel excise taxes have not been increased in 20 years. Legislative analysts expect the increased excise taxes, as well as significantly higher car registration [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Boating Industry magazine announced its 40 Under 40 winners, a list of the top young leaders from across the marine industry. The honorees were chosen from among 200 entries for their outstanding work in the industry and the potential seen in them to continue to carry the marine industry forward. For a list of the [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Designed to help avoid corrosion, stains and rust and provide lasting durability under harsh conditions, Scovill Stainless Steel Grommets and Washers, made of nonporous 304 SAE stainless steel, are also UV and scratch resistant. Photo courtesy of Scovill Fasteners. Using the right fastener is critical for solving problems rather than creating them. As [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Fil-Tec Inc., Hagerstown, Md., a leading industrial thread manufacturer, announced that Tom Koster is joining its sales team as senior sales representative for the Midwest region. He will handle sales and service as well as new account development. Koster has more than 36 years of experience in sales and management.

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga., January 25 -27, 2018 The annual Marine Fabricators Conference is designed to help you cultivate industry connections, improve your efficiency and increase revenue. This three-day event features a variety of education and training from hands-on to classroom presentations, business and more! To register, visit ifai.com/marineconference.

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Homer Alaska-based NOMAR started in 1978 in a converted school bus with a barrel stove and one sewing machine. In 1995 the business moved into a 10,000-square-foot building with room for production facilities and a retail store. In 2007, Kate Mitchell set up a 10-year plan to transition her business on the Alaskan [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2017

    Vicar’s handheld die cutters are the perfect tool for neatly cutting holes into heavy fabric and vinyl. This can save many hours of hand-hammering with conventional cutters and mallets because all holes are punched neatly at the same time. Excellent for marine and RV fabricators on the road. Models available for either Vicar Turnbuckle (Common [...]