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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 accepting speaker proposals

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 [...]

By |2023-12-18T11:37:59-06:00December 19, 2023|

MFA divisions participate in upcoming events

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 [...]

By |2023-12-04T09:46:57-06:00December 5, 2023|

ATA Women in Textiles Summit speakers announced

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, [...]

By |2023-11-27T09:43:57-06:00November 28, 2023|

Advanced Textiles Expo Attracts Thousands to Orlando for Successful Event

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, FL USA. This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and [...]

By |2023-11-15T15:34:50-06:00November 15, 2023|

NECPA 2024 Conference and Expo registration now open

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 [...]

By |2023-11-13T13:25:12-06:00November 14, 2023|

Register now for the MFA Great Lakes Regional Workshop

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 [...]

By |2023-10-04T13:44:35-05:00October 10, 2023|

Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo preview 2023 webinar

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 [...]

By |2023-09-25T10:29:52-05:00September 26, 2023|

ATA launches Leadership Academy

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 [...]

By |2023-09-11T14:43:09-05:00September 11, 2023|

Great Lakes marine workshop registration now open

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 [...]

By |2023-09-05T11:57:55-05:00September 6, 2023|

ATA webinar will discuss 2024 insurance and investment outlook

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 [...]

By |2023-08-14T09:55:52-05:00August 15, 2023|
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