From Taylor Made Systems is the Flush Hatch, a deck-recessed marine hatch. The fully welded cover subframe and mainframe are made with 6063 alloy and finished with weather-resistant polyester powder coating for rust protection. Hinges are integrated into the subframe and a recess is incorporated into the deck molding for the hatch and drainage. The [...]

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics introduces Sunbrella® Shade. The material is available in 15 colors and is fade-resistant, durable and easy to clean. Sunbrella Shade drapes well, blocks 85 percent of the sun, yet still allows light to shine through, and dries quickly, making it ideal for draperies, umbrellas and cushions. SOURCE Glen Raven

The Smart Flag from Haybella Tech Innovations Inc. is a power-driven flagging system that offers the same flagging notifications as a human flagger. Smart Flag works automatically by pushing a button. It mounts on a tower with an Allen screw and is visible from 360 degrees. Smart Flag will be available in March 2008. SOURCE [...]

Aplix inter-mold® washers use a patented method of integrally molding fastening hooks within an injection molded component. The hooks are integrally molded onto the Inter-mold washers, which are used to secure items like seats and cushions. These washers could replace adhesive-backed hook fasteners, which can delaminate over time due to moisture. Inter-mold washers are also [...]

A report from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Capital Markets suggests 2008 may be a transition year for the boating industry, and 2009 will bring more stability. The RBC reported that sales of mid- to high-end boats are down nearly 20 percent. According to the RBC, numbers are down due to a higher level [...]

The Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association (CMMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will combine their efforts and resources to address the growing needs of the Canadian recreational marine industry. The CMMA Board of Directors approved the plan to consolidate the CMMA’s work in government relations, statistics, membership and communications with NMMA Canada, which [...]

C.F. Stinson’s AgION upholstery collection earned the Nightingale Award at the Health Care Design ‘07 Conference in Dallas, Texas. The juried health care design award acknowledges products that contribute to health care quality improvements. C.F. Stinson’s upholstery contains products that resist germs without the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International honored 10 marine manufacturers for innovative achievement at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). The 79 new products entered in the Innovation Awards program were judged based on distinction, benefit, practicality, cost-effectiveness and consumer availability. Boatbuilding Methods & Materials category G/flex Epoxies from West System: [...]

O’Sullivan Films, producer of flexible vinyl and olefin films and sheeting, started a new pressed polished sheet manufacturing site in Winchester, Va. The facility will more than double O’Sullivan’s current sheet capacity. While new business is being targeted in North America, O’Sullivan also emphasizes Europe, Asia and Australia. New products are also being developed for [...]

Sattler North America Corp. appointed Richard Morelle as regional sales manager for their Suntex Division of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics. Morelle is responsible for the marine and awning market sectors throughout the Northeastern United States. Morelle has more than 20 years of industrial textile sales experience and serves on the board of the North East Canvas [...]