NECPA: A century of survival

July 1st, 2020

Lessons from three canvas companies that have survived for a century and continue to thrive. By Cathy Broberg In January 2020, the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA), a trade organization for the canvas and outdoor fabric industry, marked its 100th anniversary. Members celebrated at its annual conference with a gala and by touring a […]

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NECPA celebrates 100 years at Expo

January 1st, 2019

The North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) is celebrating its 100th anniversary at its annual expo and conference taking place Jan 16-18, 2020, in Worcester, Mass. The expo theme is “Then and Now” in honor of the many multigenerational NECPA member companies whose roots, in many cases, go back to the 1800s. The NECPA list […]

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