The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2023 Recreational Boat and Marine Engine Exports and Imports report is now available as a part of the 2023 Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. This section offers a comprehensive analysis of Canada's recreational boating industry’s international trade from 2014 to 2023. In 2023, the Canadian recreational boating industry experienced [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) September Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Report includes several economic indicators, such as the U.S. Manufacturing PMI Index—which varies between 0 and 100, with a reading above 50 indicating an overall increase—was down 6.2% to 48.5 month-over-month, a sign of cautious optimism in what has been a down cycle [...]

The Biden Administration announced it had finalized certain Section 301 tariff increases on imports from China. In particular, the administration has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum products coming in from China. The administration also placed a 25 percent tariff on lithium-ion non-electrical vehicle batteries, which is planned to go into [...]

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are [...]

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place Oct. 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, has announced its full schedule of events. The special sessions and networking events planned for the show include opportunities to connect with colleagues, come together to do business, meet with current suppliers and build new partnerships. Networking events are [...]

Registration is now open for the Advanced Textiles Association Women in Textiles Summit, taking place March 31–April 2, 2025, at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. This event will feature keynote events with visionary leaders, opportunities to connect with fellow textile professionals, exclusive tours and hands-on workshops designed to inspire, energize [...]

The winners of the 13th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and [...]

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings. The winner will be announced at the ABYC Foundation’s Educator Forum on Jan. 22, [...]

A Leadership Essentials online course will take place on Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, at 11:30am-1pm CT, as part of the Catalyst Courses for Professional Development from Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Each course will be taught by Jenea Smith, an instructional designer who conducts in-depth job task analyses and needs assessments to identify business goals [...]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the industry navigate those challenges, Advanced Textiles [...]