If yours is a typical manufacturing shop, workers’ compensation costs—or the threat of them—can quickly become a major expense. Almost every business in the United States that has employees must deal with the cost of workers’ compensation, so you’re not alone in this potentially damaging liability. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help [...]

Neutrals still dominate, but customers are slowly embracing bolder patterns and colors that pop, especially on pillows, cushions and other soft furnishings. Today’s interior designs of marine vessels represent a curious amalgam of styles and trends. This is a function of boat owners wanting to experiment with new looks as well as a [...]

Heytex and BondCote Corporation, Pulaski, Va., providers of coated, laminated and composite fabrics, announced the hiring of Steve Moses as the purchasing/materials manager. Moses will assume the responsibilities of cross-plant global purchasing strategy of Heytex and BondCote, manage the division materials activities and process, and participate in the global purchasing strategy, supplier rating process and [...]

Marine Fabricators Association welcomes the following new members. For complete contact information, visit www.ifai.com/marine. Duneland Custom Canvas LLC James Torres Portage, Ind. Design Techniques LLC David Weatherly La Conner, Wash.

http://smallbiztrends.comSmall businesses are spending a lot of time and money on federal taxes, a new survey has found. According to the National Small Business Association 2017 Small Business Taxation Survey, federal tax burden is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses. The report finds the majority of small businesses (67 percent) are spending more [...]

The Crypton® Companies, Bloomsfield Hills, Mich., providers of performance fabrics in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets, announced that Berkley Capital LLC has acquired a majority stake. Berkley Capital is the private equity investment vehicle of W. R. Berkley Corp., a Fortune 500 property and casualty insurance company. Company co-founders Craig and Randy Rubin, [...]

Exterior mattress that sat next to a Jacuzzi. An exterior mesh cover over Dri-Fast® foam could have prevented the deterioration of the vinyl cover over polyfoam. Stagnant water grew mold and the seams allowed the water and mold to seep into the polyfoam. All marine fabricators who provide products for cushions, bedding and [...]