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  • Meijer donates $250,000 to Detroit-based Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center

    May 9, 2024Industry News, News

    Meijer, a family-operated retailer that operates 500 supercenters, grocery stores, and neighborhood markets throughout the Midwest, announced a $250,000 donation to the Industrial [...]

  • ABYC report shows safety standards reduce boating accidents

    May 8, 2024Industry News, News

    New research shows that boats certified to American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards are 43% to 47% less likely to be involved [...]

  • Become an IAA Award judge

    May 7, 2024ATA News, Awards, News

    Advanced Textiles Association is looking for judges for its 2024 International Achievement Awards program (IAA). Award programs are important for the industry as [...]

  • ATA 2024 IAA Awards open for submissions

    May 2, 2024ATA News, Awards, News

    Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th [...]

  • NY state has new boating safety regulation

    May 1, 2024Industry News, News

    New York State is reminding boaters of a new regulation that took effect this year. The regulation, commonly known as “Brianna’s law,” requires [...]

  • Future proofing

    May 1, 2024Editorial

    The term “future proofing” loosely means anticipating the potential shocks and stresses of the future and developing methods to minimize their effects. It’s [...]

  • Regional Marine Workshop Registration opens soon

    May 1, 2024News

    he 2023 MFA Great Lakes Workshop held at Chicago Marine Canvas (left) and the MFA Northwest Regional Workshop held at Oyster Creek Canvas [...]

  • New members join MFA

    May 1, 2024News

    The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) provides resources and programs for marine fabricators and establishes standards of excellence for business practices, products and craftsmanship. [...]

  • Marine Industry Events

    May 1, 2024Events

    All calendar events are subject to change. Please check websites for updated information. Sept. 24–26, 2024Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim, Calif.advancedtextilesexpo.com Oct. [...]