The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on www.nmma.org. This report examines 24 years of historical data on the different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and exported from the U.S. each year. Key insights [...]

Titan is thrilled to continue its research partnership with McGill University’s Geo-Group in Montreal, Que., Canada, a group made up of graduates, researchers, technical and academic staff involved in geotechnical engineering research and teaching. Titan proudly supports this industry initiative through in-kind financial contributions, testing materials, and technical support from the company’s chief technology officer [...]

Ascend Performance Materials has received the General Motors (GM) 2020 Supplier Quality Excellence Award for its Pensacola, Fla., polyamide 66 plant. The award recognizes GM suppliers who meet or exceed the company’s rigorous quality performance criteria and support multiple functions across GM’s organization. Ascend, the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, produces materials [...]

Messe Stuttgart announced that their new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo 2021 in the form of expert talks, open discussions and more. IFAI Expo 2021 will still take place Nov. 2–4, [...]

Armada, a durable marine fabric, has been further enhanced with Forbid SRT, a proprietary topcoat from Enduratex. Armada, a durable, cost-effective line of coated marine fabrics has been further performance enhanced with the addition of Forbid SRT®, a proprietary topcoat by Enduratex. Adding the topcoat increases the performance value and longevity of the fabric's upholstery [...]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently announced that more than $4 million in grant funding will be awarded to 23 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and Recreation Division's waterways grant program, which began in [...]

Enduratex has hired Jim McKeon as Territory Sale Manager, a newly created position in the company. He will manage the Enduratex contract business in the Northeast, Eastern Canada and strategic accounts in the Midwest and along the East Coast. McKeon comes to Enduratex with more than 15 years of experience in the coated fabrics industry. Prior [...]

By Ben Campbell, P.E., Propex Earth anchors come in all shapes and sizes and are made from a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel and ductile iron. Earth anchors are also used for many different purposes. Propex primarily uses percussion-driven engineered earth anchors (EEA) to create an artificial deep root system for ARMORMAX. The ARMORMAX [...]

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) announced the selection of veteran technology executive, engineer and longtime NSBE member Janeen Uzzell as its chief executive officer, a newly created position for the society. Uzzell will move from her current post as chief operating officer of the Wikimedia Foundation to join NSBE on July 7, taking [...]

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, recently announced the recipients of its annual shipyard safety awards. SCA honors shipbuilding and repair organizations with the “Excellence in Safety,” “Improvement in Safety” and “Significant Safety Achievement” awards each year for enhancement of operations and promotion of [...]