Tony Cimaglia Jr. Image: Serge Ferrari Group Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern North America, to Serge Ferrari North America’s team. In his new role, Cimaglia will support the company’s continued expansion in the solar protection market by collaborating with North American-based fabricators and strategic [...]

The Sailrite® Blade™ Cordless Foam Saw kit includes two blade options, a protective carrying case and two fast-charging batteries for continuous operation in the workshop, on-site or outdoors. Photo: Sailrite The Sailrite® Blade™ Cordless Foam Saw is built to offer portability and precision for upholstery projects. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, it cuts high-density foam [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, which covers the full year in 2025. The data shows new boat retail unit sales declined 8.8 percent year over year, totaling 215,237 units, compared with 236,070 units in 2024. Freshwater fishing boats showed the greatest stability for new sales, with a [...]

RIP-STOP 18 is suited for industrial, protective or high-performance environments. Photo: Eastex Products LLC RIP-STOP 18 is a heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester engineered for strength and long-term performance. Its reinforced ripstop construction provides resistance to tearing, peeling and wear, with built-in fire-resistant and antimicrobial properties for demanding applications. Designed for durability, this fabric is suited for [...]

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will [...]

he webbing features a chemical structure that imparts flexibility and resilience, intended to withstand stress and strain without compromising shape or functionality. Photo: Bally Ribbon Mills This new nylon webbing line is suited for shoulder straps, harness webbing, chin straps, helmet suspension, binding tapes, lap belts and shock-absorbing webbing. It was built for high energy [...]

Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argue [...]

On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries without International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and must [...]

Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products announced that Lyle Shipley is joining Herculite as the company's new director of innovation. In this role, Lyle will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions, and supporting growth across the organization. With over 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, Shipley has a background in [...]

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) recently launched the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS). This nationwide survey collects comprehensive recreational boating data in the U.S., which helps inform safety standards, security efforts, law enforcement programs and boating policies on waterways. The survey is conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, a nonpartisan [...]