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SHIMA SEIKI launches yarnbank web service
December 4th, 2020
Flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI Mfg. Ltd. of Wakayama, Japan, has announced the launch of its “yarnbank” digitized yarn database and sourcing web service. Yarnbank is an online web service for searching and viewing the latest yarns, developed with cooperation from yarn companies around the world. Registered users have free access to the yarnbank […]
Gleistein switches to bio-based Dyneema® fibers
December 3rd, 2020
Gleistein, a manufacturer of ropes, is switching its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema® to be manufactured exclusively from bio-based Dyneema fibers. The fibers offer the same strength and reliability of their conventionally sourced counterparts, but contribute y to climate protection due to their renewable, bio-based raw material which results in a significant reduction […]
MFA Marine Workshop 2021 registration open
December 3rd, 2020
Registration continues for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Marine Workshop 2021 being held Feb. 18–19 at the Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla. The workshop will offer hands-on training and marine fabrication education, networking opportunities with like-minded business owners and opportunities to solve manufacturing and sourcing issues with expert advice from suppliers and industry professionals […]
2022, 2023 MFA conference dates and locations set
December 2nd, 2020
Despite the cancellation of the 2021 Marine Fabricators Conference, plans for future conferences are picking up steam. The 2022 Marine Fabricators Conference will be held Jan. 13-15, 2022, at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C. For those disappointed about not attending the 2021 conference in New Orleans, take heart because the 2023 […]
Mahaffey recognizes Pretsch and DeVore
December 2nd, 2020
In a nod to Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals’ positive impact in support of a wide-ranging customer base, Mahaffey chairman William (Bill) Pretsch has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Vistage Worldwide, a global CEO group. “The Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award signifies Bill’s inspiring leadership, business wisdom and track record of making bold yet sound […]
Boat manufacturing slows in September
December 1st, 2020
The latest Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) shows new boat manufacturing activity in September, pulled back for the second consecutive month following a summer of elevated growth. However, says Vicky Yu, NMMA's director of business intelligence, shipments are likely to rebound as new parts are delivered to fulfill the […]
DuPont Biomaterials sponsors fashion program
December 1st, 2020
DuPont Biomaterials has announced its sponsorship of the fashion undergraduate BA Fashion Design program at Central Saint Martins (CSM) in London. Renowned for its fashion curriculum, Central Saint Martins is among the best fashion schools worldwide and considered one of the most prestigious, spawning some of the greatest fashion designers in the past few decades. […]