The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule outlining amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which regulates the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS. The regulation requires manufacturers and importers of PFAS between 2011 and 2022 to report certain data to the EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. [...]

The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is now accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards. The deadline to submit is Dec. 11, 2025. The annual awards honor excellence and innovation in new marine products, highlighting advancements that move the recreational boating industry forward. This year’s competition features five product categories: [...]

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabric to finished sewn products, applauded the Donald Trump administration’s announcement of plans to reinstate duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods from Guatemala and El Salvador under the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Roadshow ran Nov. 7 on the final day of Advanced Textiles Expo. This multi-session education serves as a taste of what attendees can expect at the Marine Fabricators Conference, held annually in January.  This year’s roadshow began with an overview of marine fabric by Ron Paratore, senior account manager at [...]

NMMA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Canada’s recreational boating industry. Nominations are open to all individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of achievement and commitment to strengthening recreational boating in Canada. Eligible candidates may come [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary in later October, covering data through July 2025. Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 8.9 percent compared to the same seven-month period in 2024, totaling 162,813 units. Over the rolling 12-month period from August 2024 through July 2025, total powerboat sales [...]

The 2025 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops offered practical advice that fabricators could bring back to their businesses from an engaging lineup of speakers. The Southwest regional workshop was held Sept. 12–13, 2025, at Paul’s Custom Canvas in Denver, Colo., and the Great Lakes / Northeast Regional Workshop was held Oct. 3–4, 2025, at [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding U.S.-China trade relations. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will lower its cumulative tariff rate on Chinese imports by 10%, beginning on Nov. 10. In addition, the country's heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports will be suspended until Nov. 10. [...]

Autometrix announced that Eric Sevy has joined the team as the company’s new West Coast sales representative. Autometrix was founded by John Palmer under the name Marine Computer Systems. The company provides pattern development, cutting and photo digitizing software to the industrial fabrics market. Sevy previously worked at SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah, for 27 years. [...]

Image: Microban International Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. "Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban's goals and how to bring them to fruition," says Scott Beal, CEO at Barr Brands International, parent company of Microban. "We [...]