Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and [...]

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybersecurity program. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing an existing [...]

From left: Bunki Yano, president, Morito Scovill Americas; Shane McEntyre, chief sales officer, Morito Scovill Americas; and David Segal, president, Edward Segal Inc. Image: Morito Scovill Americas Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to [...]

The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Applications are due Aug. 31, 2026. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and [...]

Port Tampa Bay announced registration is open for its second annual Maritime Expo. The expo will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 at Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 6 in Tampa, Fla. The expo aims to introduce young people from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to the maritime industry. Students in grades 9–12 are invited [...]

Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, its properties and how it can benefit the U.S. textile [...]

Stimpson hosted students in the Machining Technologies program at Atlantic Technical College for a tour and Q&A session. It was a part of the company's long-standing outreach efforts to show students how what they're learning translates to the real world. Image: Stimpson On July 17, 21 students from the Machining Technologies program at Atlantic Technical [...]

Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, announced he has gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust (PPT). This PPT is the largest in the U.S. since Patagonia’s in 2022 and a first for the marine industry.  Smith will be gifting control and ownership of the company to the Grady-White Boats PPT and [...]

Image: Safety Components Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, WeatherMAX®, has released a new series of product infographics and educational guides. Designed for manufacturers, fabricators, dealers, designers and consumers, the infographics simplify technical information into clear visual references that can be [...]