boot Düsseldorf will display over 1,500 boats beginning January 18, 2025. Photo: boot Düsseldorf. Starting on Jan. 18, Germany will once again host boot Düsseldorf for nine days. The show will include 1,500 exhibitors in 16 exhibition halls and more than 1,000 boats and yachts. Companies from over 60 countries will be on board, showcasing world [...]

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2025. The awards program will begin accepting entries on April 11, 2025. For more than 75 years, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and manufacture incorporating specialty fabrics. The 46-category competition, sponsored by [...]

Advanced Textiles Expo has opened its call for presenters for the 2025 expo and will accept submissions until Feb. 28, 2025. Advanced Textiles Expo is organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. on Nov. 5-7, 2025. Emerging Technologies pre-conference will be held on [...]

Do you have innovative tips, clever how-to ideas or DIY techniques that could make a big impact in the marine fabrication industry? Even the simplest idea can make waves. The Marine Fabricators Conference is accepting submissions for their annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest. Organizers are looking for simple solutions to share with the industry that save time and [...]

This marks the seventh consecutive year the BEA has tracked the sector. Recreational boating plays a vital role in the outdoor recreation industry, driving economic activity, innovation and outdoor enjoyment. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data highlighting outdoor recreation’s contribution to the U.S. economy. The industry generated a [...]

Join Madeleine MacRae, CEO and co-founder of Legacy Leadership Institute, for Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA) upcoming webinar, 4-Dimensional Leadership: Unlocking the Full Spectrum of Effective Leadership, on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1pm CT. Most leadership development training focuses heavily on how leaders influence their teams and achieve results. While these aspects are crucial, they only [...]