Inspiration

January 1, 2023  |  Awards, Projects

The clients wanted to make adjustments and add to their current stainless steel dodger and bimini frames to create a more functional cockpit area for cruising. They asked that strong, high-quality materials be used so the final result would be suitable for offshore cruising. A significant challenge …
Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards submission deadline extended

November 2, 2022  |  Awards, IFAI news, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submission deadline has been extended to Nov 15, 2022. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release •Recognition on the MFA website New this year: •A new catego…
International Achievement Award Winners Announced at IFAI Expo 2022

November 1, 2022  |  Awards, IAA, IFAI news, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the winners of the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at IFAI Expo 2022, Oct. 12-14, in Charlotte, N.C. ATA’s goal with the IAA is to promote awareness of the specialty fabrics used in thousands of products and applications in the rapidly …
2022 IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced

October 28, 2022  |  Awards, Industry News, News

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected ten Innovation Aw…
Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline approaching

October 26, 2022  |  Awards, IFAI news, MFA Excellence Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline is Nov 1, 2022. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine •A personalized plaque and press release •Recognition on the MFA website New this year: A new category called Transformations (Before…
2022 IFAI Expo Show Stopper winners list includes marine entry

October 24, 2022  |  Awards, Expo News, IFAI news, News, Show Stoppers

Bainbridge International’s Nauti Carbon Pole™ won a 2022 IFAI Expo Show Stopper Award in the Hardware, Findings and Accessories category. The new telescoping pole is made from black carbon fiber and is an excellent solution for lightweight shade supports. The pole can be used for marine awnings,…
Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards open for entry

August 9, 2022  |  Awards, IFAI news, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is now open for entries. The deadline to submit projects is November 1, 2022. All MFA members will receive a code to allow one free entry if used by September 1. Fabrication Excellence Award Winners receive: •A featured spot in Marine Fabricator magazine …
IAA Award deadline extended to June 30

June 20, 2022  |  Awards, IAA, IFAI news, News

The deadline to submit a project to the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) has been extended. Entries will now close on June 30. The IAA awards recognize the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. Awards are given in seven major categories and 42 subcategories and are judged b…