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  • USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

    March 16, 2026Industry News, News

    U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. [...]

  • Nylon straps arranged horizontally, featuring black, green, blue, red, orange and purple textures with yellow stitching detail.

    Strong under pressure

    March 10, 2026News, Products

    he webbing features a chemical structure that imparts flexibility and resilience, intended to withstand stress and strain without compromising shape or functionality. Photo: [...]

  • 24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump

    March 9, 2026Industry News, News

    Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, [...]

  • Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days

    March 9, 2026Industry News, News

    On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in [...]

  • Herculite appoints Lyle Shipley director of innovation

    March 6, 2026News

    Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products announced that Lyle Shipley is joining Herculite as the company's new director of innovation. In this role, Lyle will [...]

  • A SunDeck boat on the water.

    USCG launches 2026 boating survey

    March 5, 2026Industry News, News

    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently launched the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS). This nationwide survey collects comprehensive recreational boating [...]

  • Rolls of textured fabric in shades of gray, beige and white, with water droplets, arranged on a smooth gray surface.

    Delicate marine environments

    March 3, 2026News, Products

    Hydrofend® Soft is available in Bold Black, Desert Beige, Meteor Grey and Iron Grey. Photo: Trivantage Hydrofend® Soft is a cover fabric designed [...]

  • Brown cushioned seating surrounds a polished wooden table on a boat, with a white backdrop and marina in the background.

    2026 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards

    March 1, 2026Features

    Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are [...]

  • Hand holding a pair of shiny scissors cutting through patterned fabric on a wooden surface.

    What fabricators should know about handheld cutting tools

    March 1, 2026Features

    Right-handed blades allow right-handed users to see their line/pattern because the top blade does not block the user’s sightline. Photo: Fiskars® Brand Inc. [...]