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  • West Marine files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    May 18, 2026Industry News, News

    West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 17. The chain retailer of boat accessories and parts filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]

  • Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition [...]

  • Close-up of a retractable roof made from Stamoid Light fabric, overlooking boats.

    Serge Ferrari North America names The Miami Corporation U.S. distributor

    May 14, 2026Industry News, News

    Serge Ferrari North America announces a new distribution partnership with The Miami Corporation, a supplier serving the marine, awning and upholstery markets across [...]

  • Crowd of attendees walking through a modern convention center, with registration signs and booths visible in the background.

    Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo

    May 13, 2026ATA News, Expo News, News

    Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center [...]

  • Logo featuring stylized blue initials "SC" and the words "safety components" in gray, set against a white background.

    Safety Components launches redesigned website

    May 13, 2026Industry News, News

    Image: Safety Components Fabric Technologies Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., a technology-driven fabric solutions provider, has announced the launch of its [...]

  • Black spool of marine thread with a wide orange base, displaying a textured surface and tightly wound strands.

    Strong marine thread

    May 12, 2026News, Products

    PTFE Thread is sold in 1-pound cones and available in white, clear and black. Photo: American Plastics PTFE Thread is best suited for [...]

  • U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

    May 8, 2026Industry News, News

    Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump [...]

  • Steven Wayne shows a demonstration to a standing crowd of fabricators.

    Registration opens for 2026 MFA regional workshops

    May 6, 2026ATA News, News

    Registration is now open for this year’s Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Workshop will be held Sept. 11–12, 2026, [...]

  • BoatUS offers state-approved boating course in Utah

    May 5, 2026Industry News, News

    Utah boaters now have access to the state’s only free approved boating course, launched by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.   [...]