• Big machines equal big decisions

    Big machines equal big decisions

    Marine fabricators invest in big machines to improve efficiency, increase production and maintain competitiveness. Of course, these large investments are not simple decisions due to the high upfront costs, required training to operate and ongoing maintenance expenses. Fabricators need to mitigate the risks of large machine investments through a combination of operational strategies, financial planning and even phased integration.

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  • Close-up of three stacked layers of marine-grade foam in a textured, light yellow shade.

    Marine-grade foam

    October 6, 2026News, Products

    The Dry Fast Antimicrobial Foam is an open cell, reticulated foam with antimicrobial properties. The open pores in the foam allow water and [...]

  • Middle-aged man with short gray hair, wearing a blue plaid blazer and white shirt, seated in an office setting with a neutral background.

    Morito Scovill Americas promotes Shane McEntyre to CEO

    October 5, 2026Industry News, News

    Shane McEntyre. Image: Morito Scovill Americas Morito Scovill Americas (MSA), a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in [...]

  • Group of seven individuals at an event, standing together in front of colorful banners, displaying a mix of casual and professional attire.

    MFA announces advisory board nomination

    October 5, 2026ATA News, News

    The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Nominations Committee met to review nominations for this year's advisory board election. The committee announces Brandon Altman, product [...]

  • Logo featuring "ATA" in bold black letters, accompanied by colorful circular accents in red, green, and blue, with "ADVANCED TEXTILES ASSOCIATION" below.

    Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills

    October 2, 2026ATA News, News

    Registration is open for the ETLFs - Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and [...]

  • Graphic featuring a bold exclamation mark above the letters "PFAS," set against a black background.

    Connecticut releases additional information on PFAS in Consumer Products Law

    October 1, 2026Industry News, News

    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a document with additional information about the state's PFAS in Consumer Products Law. [...]

  • BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA launch safety and education partnership

    October 1, 2026Industry News, News

    BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water President Heather Lougheed and NASBLA Executive Board Chair Christopher Jones have signed a Memorandum of [...]

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