ATA Women in Textiles Summit speakers announced

November 28, 2023  |  ATA Events, ATA news, Events, News

The speaker and activities schedule for the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit taking place Feb. 12–14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., is August 3, 2023, has been announced. The event is an opportunity to share expertise and empower others by engaging with industry members who …
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NECPA 2024 Conference and Expo registration now open

November 14, 2023  |  ATA Events, ATA news, Events, News

Registration is now open for the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) 2024 Conference and Expo being held January 18-20 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick in Warwick, R.I. The annual event provides a peek into the latest and greatest products and services for the awning and marine canv…
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New online sourcing directory

November 13, 2023  |  ATA news, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announces VISTA by ATA, a new online sourcing directory platform specifically designed to provide information on sourcing products, services and suppliers in the textile industry year-round. “Sourcing is an important benefit for our membership and VISTA allows f…
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Deadline for MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submissions extended until Nov. 14

November 6, 2023  |  ATA news, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The deadline to submit projects to the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards has been extended to Nov. 14, 2023. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program showcases projects that represent the breadth of the industry—f…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2023 Show Stoppers

November 1, 2023  |  ATA news, News

Here are the 2023 Show Stopper Awards recently announced at the Advanced Textiles Expo in Orlando, Fla. The Show Stopper program is designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo (formerly IFAI Expo) exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innov…
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Deadline for MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards submissions in one week

October 24, 2023  |  ATA news, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The deadline to submit projects to the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards is Oct. 31, 2023. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program showcases projects that represent the breadth of the industry—from tops and cover…
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Register now for the MFA Great Lakes Regional Workshop

October 10, 2023  |  ATA Events, ATA news, Events, News

Registration is still open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Great Lakes Regional Workshop taking place Nov. 17–18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. This event offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting. Education topics incl…
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New ATA podcast about marine wake boat cover business

September 27, 2023  |  ATA news, News

The most recent episode of the Advanced Textiles Association “Talking Textiles” podcast is entitled “Canvas Life: Navigating the Wake Boat Cover Business.” Host Kyle Van Damme, co-owner of Marine Tops Unlimited Inc. in Omro, Wis., sits down with guests Justin Jones and Clint Halladay of SewL…
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