Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. “Registering for the 2027 conference will be an easy decision to make with this year’s conference offering new and diverse [...]

Fenn Crypton® blends the tactile properties of bouclé yarns with a softly distressed pattern, and the presence of the Crypton fluid barrier enhances durability. Photo: Designtex Amble, Fenn Crypton® and Marra patterns are designed to create environments that feel deliberate, welcoming and comfortable while meeting the rigorous performance demands of high-traffic settings. Amble is a [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest sales trends report for cruisers, watersports, fishing boats and trailers. This report is part of NMMA’s 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract and covers retail unit sales for each category and by application. According to the report, in 2025, the U.S. recreational boat market recorded 220,397 new powerboats [...]

Crownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats headquartered in West Frankfort, Ill., announced that is has been acquired by Whisper Marine LLC. This is Whisper Marine’s second acquisition in six months, following the December 2025 purchase of Qwest Pontoons. The company says it expands Whisper Marine’s portfolio into a new category [...]

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge. The first program available through this initiative is the Fundamental Nonwovens series of e-courses, which offers flexible, accessible learning from anywhere [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026. According to the report, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 5.6 percent year to date to 38,052 units. Performance across key segments remained mixed through the first quarter. Sales of new freshwater fishing boats and personal watercraft [...]