Photo: Syre Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Syre has announced that Tim King has been appointed as CEO. "We have built a strong foundation, and our focus is to continue turning that into an industrial reality" says King. "I am excited to take on this responsibility and privileged to be working with an exceptional team, supportive [...]

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that the 2026 show closed with year-over-year increases in attendance and show-floor traffic. Held Oct. 6–8 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., IBEX brought marine professionals together to evaluate new products and address the challenges facing their businesses in an ever-evolving landscape. The 2026 show [...]

New Mexico appealed a preliminary injunction against the state’s PFAS labeling requirement Oct. 16. The preliminary injunction was issued by U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland Sept. 21, temporarily halting the state’s PFAS labeling rule following a lawsuit filed in July challenging the regulation. If the preliminary injunction is lifted, the rule will take effect Jan. [...]

Chicago Marine Canvas announced Oct. 16 that the shop’s quality management system (QMS) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certification. “It represents another step toward building a company that serves its customers better and is prepared for more demanding manufacturing opportunities,” said Vince Innocenzi, president of Chicago Marine Canvas. ISO 9001 is a foundational QMS [...]

The Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 app is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. The app allows attendees to view the show's full schedule, including special events and educational sessions, the show floor map, exhibitors by booth location and product category, and more. It also allows attendees to build their own [...]

Advanced Textiles Association released the digital edition of the Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Show Guide, detailing everything attendees need to know about this year's show in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5. The guide features the show's full education schedule, including the Emerging Technologies Conference Nov. 2, in addition to information about exhibitors and products, show floor [...]

SG fabrics come with a soft backing for an extra level of scratch and scuff protection. Photo: WeatherMAX® The WeatherMAX® Surface Guard (SG) outdoor fabric line has added Captain Navy as a new color to its portfolio. The SG collection is a versatile, classic option for marine and outdoor applications, resisting water and UV rays. [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has issued a call for speakers for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit, taking place April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. ATA is seeking speakers to present fresh perspectives and ideas on topics such as personal and professional development, career and business growth, and technology and manufacturing. Proposal submissions Speakers must [...]

Image: Herculite Products Inc. Herculite Products Inc. announced that Humberto Medrano has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Southwest to develop and grow relationships with end product manufacturers and related sales personnel for all awning and marine brands. Medrano holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering from DeVry University. He has more [...]

The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the winners of the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards recognize outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and responsible boating to help [...]