Consumers remain confused about the multiple fuel product offerings in the marketplace, says a new study commissioned by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and conducted online by The Harris Poll among more than 3,000 U.S. adults. The study, which has been conducted annually for seven years, shows lack of education, inadequate labeling and dangerous [...]

We understand concerns about COVID-19/Coronavirus are top of mind, and we want to be as transparent as possible and share information about what we are doing to prepare for the Geosynthetics Conference: CASE STUDIES 2020 in North Charleston, SC USA. Many of our exhibitors will be onsite soon to setup for the show, and we [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) President, Frank Hugelmeyer, issued a memo to all members of the association regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the communication, NMMA is currently proceeding with all upcoming shows and events as scheduled. Full memo: "NMMA, like the general public, is closely monitoring the impact that the coronavirus outbreak is having [...]

Registration is now open for the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Fabricators Conference and Showcase—Spring 2020, which takes place April 30–May 1, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. The conference will offer session topics on cutting rooms, industrial sewing machine maintenance, business processes, shade sails, CAD/Digitizing and more. There will be opportunities to expand industry knowledge and [...]

Selecting the right flooring and fabric is often about balancing something fresh with something that will stand the test of time. Project by WBC Design. Photo: Forrest Johnson. Embrace new design materials with knowledge and caution. by Sigrid Tornquist “Customers are always looking to us, the materials manufacturers, to guide them on trends while bringing [...]

Exhibitors and attendees at the 2020 MFA Conference in Daytona Beach, Fla., enjoyed spirited interactions. New this year were in-booth show floor product and technique demonstrations that provided more in-depth opportunities for learning. The 2020 Marine Fabricators Conference that took place Jan. 9-11 in Daytona Beach, Fla., created a vibrant buzz among the 269 registrants, [...]

How do you define business success? While there is no single definition, most people consider business success to be a combination of factors, some more obvious than others. Financial rewards are typically part of the mix; a profitable business is an important motivator for hard work, risk taking and persevering through failure. For many, the [...]

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The Marine Upholstery Collection is a curated line of products designed to provide the best selection of fabric options for any marine upholstery project. The collection’s four fabric options—Sunbrella® Horizon™, Causeway™, Seaquest, and Nautolex® Capitano™—are available in an extensive range of prices, colors, patterns and textures, and all meet or exceed industry performance standards, including [...]

Fastmount’s new SL-SF15A builds on the Stratlock Range, which enables flexible installation yet extremely secure panel mounting to aluminum framework on walls and ceilings. Combining the flexible load chassis and the dual indent mechanism of the Stratlock Range clips, the SL-SF15A expands the types of substrates that can be used. It was developed without the [...]