March 2021

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Charlene Clark says she “took a leap of faith” and left her job in the hospitality industry to help Chandler Clark run Signature CanvasMakers. “We didn’t realize back then that working together and having a common focus to build a successful business would ultimately bring us closer as a couple,” says Chandler. A Juggling Act [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    In a former life I managed a large team of writers and editors. My job, as I saw it, was to remove obstacles that prevented the team from being successful. These obstacles were the same for every person on the team: a lack of focus, perfectionism, poor time management, difficulty with conflict and a lack [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Darren Arthur in his New Jersey-based shop, Nautilux Custom Canvas. Arthur says his focus is on incorporating and developing technology standards for the industry while maintaining the craft. By Darren Arthur So, what is all this buzz about technology within the marine canvas industry? Some use it, some don’t, but within the next few years [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Award of Excellence/Award of Distinction (Upholstery) Marine Exterior Upholstery B's Kustom KreationsJefferson City, Mo. U.S.A. www.bkkllc.com This elegant project by B's Kustom Kreations won an Award of Excellence in the Marine Exterior Upholstery category and an Award of Distinction in the Upholstery category. The project included recovering the upper side panels, buckets seats and rear seats, [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Sunguard+ UVR bonded polyester thread goes through a state-of-the-art twisting, bonding and dying process to ensure the highest quality of colorfastness and performance. It provides protection against cleaning chemicals, UV rays and seam leakage. It is resistant to mold, mildew, chlorine and bromine. Added nanotechnology prolongs the life of the thread outdoors and helps meet [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Here are the keys to achieving sustainable growth. By Charlene Clark, IFM The concept of scaling a business is not interchangeable with growing a business.  Consider this scenario: You are experiencing exponential growth, revenues are up, work is pouring in the door and you decide to hire more people. You and your team work longer [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    Take the project space into consideration when offering recommendations to your customers, especially the size and repeat of materials with large patterns. by Terri Madden and Alayna Wool A frequent challenge of our job as marine fabricators is making new marine interiors look like they could be featured in a Hollywood movie. Custom jobs require [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    TRIO® by Sattler has applications for furniture, boat and car covers with a durable top coat of 100% solution-dyed acrylic, a middle construction of a microporous breathable waterproof membrane and a bottom layer of soft knit tricot headliner that won’t scratch or damage the covered surface. Available in six popular colors, it is water, oil [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    ExactFlat’s new Scan to Pattern product bundle makes digital patterning faster, easier and more accurate using a simple workflow process to scan in 3D, convert the scan to a 3D CAD model and turn the 3D CAD model into a finished 2D flat pattern file in minutes. The bundle includes a 3D Scanner with 0.1 [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2021

    March 18, 2021MFA Virtual Series Free to members, online two-hour education sessionmarine.ifai.com/virtualseries April 7–11, 2021Atlantic City Boat ShowAtlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City, N.J.www.acboatshow.com Sept. 10–12, 2021Tampa Boat ShowTampa Convention CenterTampa, Fla.www.tampaboatshow.com Sept. 23–26, 2021Norwalk Boat ShowNorwalk Cove MarinaNorwalk, Conn.www.boatshownorwalk.com Nov. 2–4, 2021IFAI Expo 2021Music City Center Nashville, Tenn.www.ifaiexpo.com Jan. 13–15, 2022MFA Conference 2022 Wild Dunes, Charleston’s Island ResortIsle [...]