The team for Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures gathers in St. Louis, Mo. The company has been 100 percent employee-owned since 2015. Photo: Lawrence What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them — on the shop floor, among [...]

The collection comes in three patterns — Drift, Bramble and Cricket — with multiple color options per pattern. Photo: Sunbrella® The Kelly Ventura x Sunbrella® Collection is an assortment of fabrics that marry artistry with durability. The fabrics can be layered together to create depth, dimension and personality across a wide range of applications and [...]

Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, announced he has gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust (PPT). This PPT is the largest in the U.S. since Patagonia’s in 2022 and a first for the marine industry.  Smith will be gifting control and ownership of the company to the Grady-White Boats PPT and [...]

Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a cleanly made yarn — that still meets outdoor performance standards. It is designed to keep up with customers while sailing, partying and picnicking as well as offering kid-proofing features. Available in 40 [...]

Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot and ultraviolet exposure. Photo: Strataglass® Latitude is an American-made marine fabric that blends aesthetics and durability. It uses a specially designed vinyl film technology that provides a soft feel while ensuring the durability needed for tough marine environments. Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is accepting entries for its annual Tools, Tips & Tricks contest. The 2027 contest is sponsored by Keyston Bros, Serge Ferrari Group and Robeco. Marine fabricators do myriad things in their shop every day to save time or money, or to do a job in a unique way. This contest aims to share these ideas [...]