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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 accepting speaker proposals
December 19th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, the premier industrial, specialty and advanced textiles event in the U.S., is now accepting presentation applications for the 2024 show. Organizers are looking for presenters to share their knowledge and market advice in the following categories: Advanced Textiles and Smart Fabrics Shade and Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics […]
MFA divisions participate in upcoming events
December 5th, 2023
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) will have a presence at these upcoming Zone Partner Events: Canvas Products Association (CPA) Zone 7 Conference The Canvas Products Association (CPA) Zone 7 Conference is being held Dec. 6-8, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio, at The Westin Great Southern. The conference features sessions on transitioning away from PFAS, and sessions […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit speakers announced
November 28th, 2023
The speaker and activities schedule for the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit taking place Feb. 12–14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., is August 3, 2023, has been announced. The event is an opportunity to share expertise and empower others by engaging with industry members who are passionate and engaged in their career, education, […]
NECPA 2024 Conference and Expo registration now open
November 14th, 2023
Registration is now open for the North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) 2024 Conference and Expo being held January 18-20 at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick in Warwick, R.I. The annual event provides a peek into the latest and greatest products and services for the awning and marine canvas industry. Fabricators have an opportunity to meet […]
Register now for the MFA Great Lakes Regional Workshop
October 10th, 2023
Registration is still open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Great Lakes Regional Workshop taking place Nov. 17–18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. This event offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting. Education topics include shop safety, patterning, preparing a digital pattern for a bimini top […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo preview 2023 webinar
September 26th, 2023
A free Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar is being offered October 4, 2023, from 1–2 pm EDT, that will give a show overview, address concerns and answer questions about the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo being held Nov. 1-3, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. For more than a century, Advanced Textiles Expo has been the textile industry's […]
ATA launches Leadership Academy
September 11th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to offer advanced training to professionals across all levels, with training options for ATA member companies of all sizes. The ATA Leadership Academy exemplifies the Association’s commitment […]
Great Lakes marine workshop registration now open
September 6th, 2023
Registration is now open for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Great Lakes Regional Workshop taking place Nov. 17–18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. This event offers exclusive educational opportunities as well as hands-on training in a shop setting. Education topics include shop safety, patterning, preparing a digital pattern for a bimini top […]
ATA webinar will discuss 2024 insurance and investment outlook
August 15th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will present a webinar discussing the market outlook for group benefits, health insurance and retirement plans as 2024 approaches. The webinar will be held August 23, 2023, from 1–2 pm ET and is free for ATA members and nonmembers. Given rising interest rates, high inflation, and a possible recession looming, business […]
Speaker deadline this week for ATA Women in Textiles Summit
July 31st, 2023
The deadline to submit speaker presentations for the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit taking place Feb. 12–14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., is August 3, 2023. This is an opportunity to share expertise, empower others and shape this event with bold and valuable content. Event organizers are seeking speakers who support the Women […]