• 2023 MFA Conference registration now open

    Published On: August 2, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Registration is open, and the full conference schedule is available for the annual Marine Fabricators Conference being held Jan. 26-28, 2023, at the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, La. The conference features three full days of education and networking designed to help marine fabricators cultivate industry connections, improve their efficiency and increase revenue. Educational [...]

  • MFA Tools, Tips and Tricks contest open

    Published On: June 27, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News, Shop Talk

    The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest is now open for submissions. Submissions can include anything fabricators do to save time, money or perform a job in a unique way. Even the simplest solutions are a great help to other shops. Submission ideas include using a tool or piece of equipment [...]

  • May 15 deadline for 2023 MFA Conference speaker submissions

    Published On: May 10, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Organizers of the 2023 Marine Fabricators Conference, which will be held Jan. 26-28, 2023, at the Sheraton New Orleans, in New Orleans, La., are looking for conference speakers. Speaker proposals must be free of commercial content, and conference organizers are especially interested in educational sessions that provide hands-on demonstrations covering topics such as patterning, business [...]

  • Hotel block now open for MFA Conference 2023

    Published On: April 19, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    The Sheraton New Orleans is the headquarters hotel for the Marine Fabricators Conference 2023. All conference activities, except potential shop tours, will be held on the hotel’s property. Located on Canal Street, the hotel is steps away from the buzz of the French Quarter. The hotel is offering conference attendees an early-bird rate of $169. [...]

  • May deadline for 2023 MFA Conference speaker submissions

    Published On: April 5, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Organizers of the 2023 Marine Fabricators Conference, which will be held Jan. 26-28, 2023, at the Sheraton New Orleans, in New Orleans, La., are looking for conference speakers. Speaker proposals must be free of commercial content, and conference organizers are especially interested in educational sessions that provide hands-on demonstrations covering topics such as patterning, business [...]

  • Call for 2023 MFA Conference speakers

    Published On: March 16, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Organizers of the 2023 Marine Fabricators Conference, which will be held Jan. 26-28, 2023, at the Sheraton New Orleans, in New Orleans, La., are looking for conference speakers. Speaker proposals must be free of commercial content, and conference organizers are especially interested in educational sessions that provide hands-on demonstrations covering topics such as patterning, business [...]

  • 2022 MFA Conference brings energy, excitement and relief

    Published On: January 25, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Attendees at the 2022 MFA Conference participated in numerous education sessions. After a year’s hiatus, the 2022 Marine Fabricators Conference that took place Jan. 13-15 at Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, S.C., came roaring back with laughter, learning and gratitude. With a total of 220 attendees, a record 90 first-time attendees and [...]

  • Submit Tools, Tips and Tricks ideas

    Published On: January 5, 2022Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Organizers of the Marine Fabricators Conference 2022, being held Jan. 13–15, 2022, at the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C., are seeking tips, how-to ideas and DIY techniques that benefit the marine fabrication industry. Qualified entries appear in Marine Fabricator magazine, and prizes for first, second and third place are presented at the Awards [...]

  • Submit Tools, Tips and Tricks ideas

    Published On: December 22, 2021Categories: ATA News, Events, Marine Fabricators Conference, News

    Organizers of the Marine Fabricators Conference 2022, being held Jan. 13–15, 2022, at the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C., are seeking tips, how-to ideas and DIY techniques that benefit the marine fabrication industry. Qualified entries appear in Marine Fabricator magazine, and prizes for first, second and third place are presented at the Awards [...]

  • MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline extended

    Published On: November 2, 2021Categories: ATA News, Awards, Marine Fabricators Conference, MFA Excellence Awards, News

    The deadline for the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards has been extended to November 15. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Winners will be announced at the 2022 MFA Conference at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, [...]