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2016 Marine Fabricator Conference Video
May 5th, 2016
Watch video highlights from Marine Fabricator Association's three-day conference held in Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort Suites on Sand Key in Clearwater, Fla., Jan. 16-18, 2015.
2016 IFAI International Achievement Awards
April 25th, 2016
IFAI’s 69th annual International Achievement Awards (IAA) honor and acknowledge aptitude and fine craftsmanship within the specialty fabrics industry. IAA entries get unbeatable publicity: Be featured in Specialty Fabrics Review and other IFAI publications and marketing material throughout the year. Be viewed online in the IAA Winner’s Gallery and IFAI Division Websites. Be seen by […]
2016 Fabrication Excellence Award Announced
February 10th, 2016
(Clearwater, Fla. – Jan. 18, 2016) Winners of the 2016 Fabrication Excellence Awards were announced at Marine Fabricators Conference, held at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort Suites on Sand Key in Clearwater, Fla., Jan. 16-18, 2015. Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the program has recognized excellence in design and craftsmanship in the marine […]
MFA wraps up a successful Marine Fabricator Conference 2016
January 27th, 2016
The Marine Fabricators Conference took place Jan. 14-16, 2016, in Clearwater, Fla. The annual event attracts the marine fabricators industry throughout the United States. This was a record setting year in attendance with a total registration number of 260. Of the 260 registered 191 were attendees and 69 were exhibitors. Exhibitors were extremely happy with […]
The State of the Industry 2015
July 1st, 2015
Jeffrey C. Rasmussen • July 1, 2015 The world economy: key statistics It was a recovery year, to be sure, but an uneven global rebound kept the lid on the world economy. For the past three quarters of the year in 2013 and 2014, the United States has been an economic island, showing noticeable improvement […]
Shop safety checklist
July 1st, 2015
Shop operators should consider these items: Automated external defibrillator Proper workspace ventilation for paints, solvents and other chemicals Respiratory protection Eye protection Gloves Operating fire extinguishers Shop evacuation plan and procedures Find more on shop safety with “Better safe than sorry” in our July 2015 issue of Marine Fabricator. More shop-safety information is available online […]
MFA’s annual meeting gets a new name
July 1st, 2015
Jim Tarbox • July 1, 2015 A bit of in-house business first: You’ll soon see a slight change in the way the Marine Fabricators Association presents itself. Our parent group—IFAI—is undergoing a new branding effort that will bring all of its member organizations under a more-unified image. The aim is to simplify and drive decision-making […]
Coast Guard reports boating deaths down in 2014
June 29th, 2015
June 29, 2015 Citing 610 boating deaths, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that 2014 saw the second lowest number since records have been kept starting in 1972. Only 2013, with 560 recorded boating deaths, fared better. The Guard’s “2014 Recreational Boating Statistics” notes that the number of accidents increased by two, to 4064, and resulted […]
Serge Ferrari names Beterams to lead North America operations
June 17th, 2015
June 17, 2015 Pompano Beach, Fla.-based textile maker Serge Ferrari North America has named Ilse Beterams general manager, effective July 1. Ilse will oversee all aspects of Serge Ferrari operations in the United States and Canada, including sales, finance, marketing, shipping and inventory management. The parent company, Serge Ferrari, is headquartered near Lyon, France. Beterams […]