ATA offers succession planning webinar

April 23rd, 2024

ATA will offer a webinar that gives an overview of succession planning for business families May 8, 2024, at 1–2 pm ET. The webinar is free for ATA members and is $39 for nonmembers. Webinar attendees will get ideas about the succession planning process and learn techniques for having effective discussions with family members about […]

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ATA hosts free sourcing webinar

April 18th, 2024

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will host a free webinar for both members and nonmembers on how to use textile industry directories to source products and connect with potential partners on April 24, 2024, from 1–2 pm ET. ATA will demonstrate its new VISTA Online Sourcing Directory, Member Directory and Buyer's Guide and host the Office […]

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Call for speakers at MFA Conference 2025

April 16th, 2024

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is hosting the Marine Fabricators Conference 2025 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 9–11, 2025. The call for speakers is an opportunity for individuals and their organizations to help develop valuable and worthwhile content attendees are eager to hear. Conference organizers are looking for hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and presentations. This […]

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 registration now open

April 9th, 2024

Registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2024. This year’s show takes place Sept. 24–26, 2024, with education from happening Sept. 23–Sept-26, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. This event brings together more than 4,500 decisions makers in the advanced textiles, specialty fabrics and shade and weather protection industries for three-plus days […]

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ATA IAA Awards now open for entries

March 19th, 2024

Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or […]

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ATA offers leadership training opportunities

March 14th, 2024

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance […]

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Advanced Textiles Association IAA Awards return for 2024

February 26th, 2024

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will open for submission in March for the revamped, reimagined awards program. The International Achievement Awards recognize design excellence and technical skill for outstanding and innovative projects in a variety of categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric […]

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New ATA podcast features marine fabricators

February 5th, 2024

Host and marine fabricator Kyle VanDamme, MFC, co-owner of Marine Tops Unlimited Inc., sat down with Keith Purves, MFC, of Trivantage, Jeff Newkirk, MFC, Precision Custom Canvas, and Johannes Lombard, marketing manager for Canvas Designers, recently at the Marine Fabricators Conference in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The guests shared stories from their different backgrounds—from what […]

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Submit a presentation proposal to Advanced Textiles Expo 2024

January 22nd, 2024

Now is the time to submit a presentation proposal to share your expertise with thousands of industry leaders at Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 taking place Sept. 24-26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, is the premier industrial, specialty and advanced textiles event in the U.S., […]

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NECPA 2024 Conference and Expo registration still open

January 15th, 2024

Registration is still 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 […]

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