Fasnap makes leadership changes

August 25, 2023  |  Company News, News

Fasnap Corporation, which has been serving the industrial fastener industry for more than 40 years, announced changes in management positions at several levels of its corporate office in Elkhart, Ind. Jeff Kendell, a key salesman for Fasnap for more than 20 years, will assume the role of president a…
Glen Raven names Bret Kelley president of Trivantage

July 18, 2023  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven Inc., a global leader in performance fabrics, has named Bret Kelley as the next president of its Trivantage LLC distribution business following the retirement of Steve Ellington, on Jan. 1, 2024. Kelley and Ellington, a former ATA (then IFAI) board chairman, will work closely during the t…
Miami Corp. hires new sales rep for the New England region

June 27, 2023  |  Company News, News

Jim Newman has joined Miami Corp. as its regional sales representative. Newman brings 22-plus years of experience working in the awning and marine industries. Prior to joining Miami Corp., Newman handled sales, customer service and general technical support for fabricators throughout the northeast r…
Brunswick Corp. experiences IT security incident

June 20, 2023  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Brunswick Corporation recently experienced an IT security incident that has impacted some of its systems and global facilities. The company said it has activated its response protocols, which include pausing operations in some locations, engaging leading security experts and coordinating with releva…
Glen Raven announces new structure

May 16, 2023  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves. The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group…
Trivantage promotes Keith Purves to business development and training manager

April 26, 2023  |  Company News, News

Trivantage announces the promotion of Keith Purves, MFC, current outside sales representative in the Florida region, to business development and training manager. In his new role, Purves will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio of products and leading internal and external product applicati…
TACO Marine names new Carolinas sales rep

April 25, 2023  |  Company News, News

TACO Marine, a manufacturer of sport fishing equipment and boating accessories, has appointed Josh Henderson as Outside Sales Representative for North and South Carolina. A licensed captain, Henderson is a member of the Liquid Fire Fishing Team, one of the most successful professional fishing teams …
Chris-Craft opens new manufacturing facility

April 4, 2023  |  Company News, News

Chris-Craft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Fla. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50 percent and spans more than 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start …