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Nichols joins Herculite
March 16th, 2021
Herculite Products Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, announced that Geoff Nichols has been hired as manager of business development. Nichols comes to Herculite with many years of successful sales, business development and manufacturing experience in lamination, extrusion and printing industries. He has been highly effective in developing and […]
Last MFA Virtual Series session is March 18
March 16th, 2021
The final session in the MFA Virtual Series will take place Thursday, March 18, and will include a presentation by Darren Arthur, Nautilux Custom Canvas, on “Next Generation Technology.” The session will include more giveaways, a virtual tour of Marine Tops Unlimited, networking, and exhibitor spotlights. It will take place from 3–5 pm EST, and […]
Take IFAI’s State of the Industry survey for a chance to win!
March 15th, 2021
A year into adapting to a global pandemic, an in-depth understanding the state of the industrial fabrics industry is more crucial than ever. IFAI’s State of the Industry survey is a valuable tool for gauging the successes and challenges of the industry at large. The survey deadline has been extended and will close at 11:59 […]
2020 was record year for Canadian outboard engine sales
March 12th, 2021
2020 was a record-breaking year in Canada for outboard engine retail sales as Canadians took to the water in unprecedented numbers, according to data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada. Outboard engine retail sales in 2020 reached a total of 44,000 units, up 17% over 2019, marking both the highest annual sales volume […]
Laminated fiber reinforced plastic market outlook
March 12th, 2021
According to a new market research report published by Global Market Estimates, the laminated fiber reinforced plastic market will grow with a high CAGR value during the forecast period of 2021–2026. Laminated fiber reinforced plastics are lightweight, anti-corrosive, non-conductive and magnetic composites that are versatile for a large number of industrial applications. An increase in […]
Nance joins Colorado Yurt Company
March 11th, 2021
Colorado Yurt Company has hired Chris Nance as Director of Product. He will lead product development, improvement and innovation as the company focuses on strategic growth opportunities and customer connections to the outdoors. Nance has extensive product development experience. Most recently, he was Product Development Engineer for Black Diamond Equipment in Utah. Colorado Yurt Company […]
Boat builders face hurdles filling backorders
March 11th, 2021
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) December Monthly Shipment Report, wholesale shipments of new powerboats during December gained momentum compared to November to close out 2020 down 15% for the year compared to 2019. The report notes that manufacturing of personal watercraft, outboard boats, jet boats and sterndrive boats ramped up in December, […]
South Carolina vaccinations now open to manufacturing employees
March 10th, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning March 8. Among those included in Phase 1b is all South Carolina manufacturing workers. “South Carolina remains focused on protecting the lives and health of […]
Devan’s allergen control technology effective against pollen
March 10th, 2021
Devan’s allergen control technology, known as Purissimo™, has been found effective against allergens from pollen. The technology had already been proven to significantly reduce the amount of allergens from house dust mites and pets. Purissimo is a natural allergen control technology that is based on encapsulated probiotics, which are naturally occurring microorganisms similar in kind […]
Archroma partners with The BHive
March 9th, 2021
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that it has become a The BHive® partner to help foster chemical compliance and management across the textile supply chain. The BHive is an innovative digital chemical management platform that provides at-a-glance information about chemical products to its users. It was developed by GoBlu […]