• Molding seal

    Published On: January 1, 2014Categories: Products

    Answering multiple requests from customers, Madison, Wis.-based Xtreme Seal announces Xtreme Seal Ultra Seal is now available in white. This new molding provides a weather-tight seal for white and other light-colored fabrics in all marine applications. Xtreme Seal is ideal for compound curves and angles, awnings, convertible tops, side curtains, camper enclosures, clear vinyl panels, [...]

  • Decorative acrylic fabric

    Published On: January 1, 2014Categories: Products

    Ovation and Venues collections are the latest decorative offerings from Sattler Outdura. Action Upholstery Supply is a fully stocked distributor of these beautiful and durable fabrics. These 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fabrics offer long lasting color and strength, water and stain resistance. Outdura fabrics are easy to clean, resistant to rot and mildew, all with [...]

  • Diversify your portfolio and capture new markets

    Published On: January 1, 2014Categories: Interiors & Upholstery, Projects

    Photo 1: Seating area before As a general upholstery shop that also does marine work rather than a marine canvas specialist, Trevor and I are constantly asked to do all types of jobs, which can be nice for handling the off-season or weathering recessions. One week we can be working on custom helm [...]

  • When business slumps, bear away

    Published On: January 1, 2014Categories: News

    Dismal economic news sends shivers of fear throughout the business world. When sales and dollars dwindle, many business owners and managers have a tendency to circle the wagons and plot ways to defend declining profits. But the secret of success during challenging times is pushing forward: strengthening markets, creatively retooling sales efforts, and exploring new [...]

  • Shop talk with Heartland Awning & Design Inc.

    Published On: January 1, 2014Categories: In the Shop, Industry News

    How did your shop get started? We wanted to diversify, and market research indicated a void in marine fabrication. Omaha doesn’t come to mind as a huge boating community, but it is home to quite a few boat owners. Our research turned up limited options for either them or dealers who wanted to work with [...]

  • Off-season options to keep up on downtime

    Published On: September 1, 2013Categories: Features, Interiors & Upholstery, New Markets

    Turn on the radio, read the newspaper, or watch the evening news and you’d be hard-pressed not to find articles and news segments discussing the ongoing financial woes our nation is facing. Many financial aficionados will agree the past two years will go into the economic history books as unforgettable, as progress toward a renewed [...]

  • Eye of the needle

    Published On: September 1, 2013Categories: Features, Management

    Bread and butter. Life blood. Members of the family. Call them what you will, industrial sewing machines are fabricators’ best friends—or, perhaps on a bad day, their worst enemies. Fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers tell us what’s new and what’s still working. Opinions abound about lubricants and thread and buying used machines. They share invaluable advice [...]

  • Tax relief for equipment

    Published On: September 1, 2013Categories: Features, Management

    Thanks to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, managers, executives and owners who have hesitated or postponed making capital investments for their marine fabrication businesses through the recent economic downturn might now want to consider how the use of those tax incentives and others already on the books can substantially reduce the cost of [...]

  • Alaxi presents “Color Carnival”

    Published On: September 1, 2013Categories: News

    Alaxi has launched a new collection called “Color Carnival.” Made from 100 percent solution-dyed Sunbrella acrylic, it is guaranteed to withstand the elements. An interpretation that hopes to capture nature at play, the collection features darting “Minnows,” “Foliage” swaying in the summer breeze and the opening of an oversized flower in “Masquerade.” The bold, graphic [...]

  • Enduratex expands Vineyard Collection

    Published On: September 1, 2013Categories: News

    Enduratex has introduced Roble to its Vineyard Collection. Roble delivers a leather-like fabric with rich, braided grain developed to the same performance specifications as sister Vineyard collections Crianza, Rancio and Gran Reserva. Developed to give the appearance of genuine leather from both front and back, the soft hand, micro-fiber backing and subtle grains emulate the [...]