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Mike Erickson wins 2026 Fabricator Olympics
January 15, 2026NewsThe Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) ran its annual Fabricator Olympics Thursday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga. First place [...]

Tom Hunter dies at age 78
January 14, 2026NewsPhoto: Dignity Memorial Tom Hunter, MFC, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Born October 30, 1947, Hunter [...]

Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026
January 14, 2026ATA News, Industry News, NewsRegistration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a [...]

Marine Fabricators Conference hosts 2026 costume party
January 14, 2026NewsThe Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Marine Fabricators Conference Jan. 8–10, 2026, in Savannah, Ga. After the first day of sessions and a shop tour, [...]

MFA names 2026 Rookie of the Year and Attendee’s Choice
January 13, 2026NewsAttendees of the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference voted for "Midnight Special" as the Rookie of the Year and Attendee's Choice. Photo: Lavigne's Canvas [...]

2026 MFA Fabrication Excellence Award winners announced
January 12, 2026NewsThe Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga. Honorees received awards in 11 different categories; one Award [...]
PFAS laws in several U.S. states take effect
January 8, 2026Industry News, NewsSeveral U.S. state laws related to the use of PFAS in products, such as bans and warning label mandates, went into effect Jan. [...]

NMTA awards grants to 10 boating organizations
January 6, 2026Industry News, NewsThe Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating grants to 10 nonprofits and community programs working to expand boating [...]

We need YOU!
January 1, 2026MFA UpdateVolunteers make events like the Marine Fabricators Conference possible. Photo: Advanced Textiles Association This seems like a perfect spot to place the old [...]

