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2019 MFA Conference date, location set
February 1st, 2018
The 2019 Marine Fabricators Conference will be held onboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif., on January 10-12, 2019. Registration for next year’s conference will open in August of 2018. The opening night welcome party theme is gangsters—begin your costume planning now!
2018 MFA conference breaks attendance, exhibitor records
February 1st, 2018
The 2018 Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga., on Jan. 25-27, attracted more than 300 attendees breaking the 2017 record of 266--with more than 100 of the 2018 conference attendees participating for the first time. The conference also featured a sold-out exhibitor show floor packed with equipment, fabrics, threads and hardware components. Both attendees and […]
Carver Industries appoints new sales manager
February 1st, 2018
Carver Industries has appointed Johnny "JT" Thomerson to the newly-created position of national sales manager. Thomerson, a 45-year veteran of the marine industry most recently with Lenco Marine Solutions, will play a key role in the development of OE and aftermarket accounts for the company and expand its force of sales representatives. Located in Landrum, […]
LCI to acquire Taylor Made
January 23rd, 2018
Lippert Components, Inc., a supplier of windows and other components for the leading original equipment manufacturers of recreational vehicles and adjacent industries, will acquire Taylor Made Group, LLC. Taylor Made, Headquartered in Gloversville, N.Y., is one of the recreational marine industry’s largest, most diversified suppliers to boat builders and the aftermarket, as well as a […]
IFAI Webinar: Smart Fabrics Market, Current Developments
January 9th, 2018
January 17, 2018 | 1 p.m. CST $29 Members; $79 Non-Members This IFAI webinar provides a comprehensive overview of recent smart fabric applications used in a number of government, commercial, medical and consumer market segments. The discussion will cover developments in the military, law enforcement, safety and protective markets, the wearable electronics consumer retail market, the […]
2018 Boat Show Award entries being accepted
December 14th, 2017
Entries are now being accepted for the 2018 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Innovation Awards. Winners will be announced at the boat show on February 16. Deadline for entry is January 8. Full program details and requirements can be found at www.miamiboatshow.com/show-awards. The Innovation Award program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association […]
New powerboat registrations up in October
December 12th, 2017
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) New Powerboat Registrations Report has been updated through October 2017. Advance data show new powerboat registrations were up 4.7 percent year-over-year (YOY) for the rolling twelve-month (R12M) period through October. Highlights from the report include: Nearly all segments were up through October (R12M YOY). Growth in registrations was led […]
New videos help fight aquatic invasive species
December 5th, 2017
CD3, a company dedicated to providing resources to fight aquatic invasive species, is sharing free videos on its website to educate boaters and industry professionals. These include videos for battling invasive species on specific boat types including cruisers, ski boats, fishing boats and pontoon boats. In addition, videos on the CD3 website offer instruction on […]
Warrior Sailing Program going strong
November 30th, 2017
Since its start in 2013, the Warrior Sailing Program (WSP) has taught more than 250 former military men and women to sail. WSP coaches visit more than 40 sailing clubs around the country each year to run basic and advanced multi-day sailing camps, all at no cost to the participants. The coaches use an assortment […]
BoatUS Foundation seeking donations to support safety, clean water
November 28th, 2017
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is asking for donations to help support its efforts to reduce boating accidents and increase waterway stewardship. The organization is calling Nov. 28 “Give Way to Giving Tuesday” to kickstart the season of charitable giving. Since 1981, the 501(c)(3) Foundation has offered the country’s largest life […]