Acqua waterproof leather from Spinneybeck is made using a unique process that ensures its waterproof formula penetrates fully into the hide, as opposed to topical applications. The formula also results in a more durable leather that can withstand abrasion and mildew. Acqua is available in 40 standard colors, and custom colors can be ordered. SOURCE [...]
Sunbrella® View, a light-filtering version of Sunbrella fabrics excellent for privacy screening onboard ship, is now available in Pacific Blue and Captain Navy colorways, in response to requests from customers for a version of the fabric with traditional marine colors. Sunbrella Supreme, a two-sided, waterproof fabric with a flocked underside for biminis and boat covers, [...]
Shop owners share their secrets for selling, upselling, expanding, and finding and retaining customers. By Shelby Gonzalez Collapsing financial system got you worried? Now is the time to focus on making your marine fabrication business strong. Thriving shop owners from around the country share insights and tips for selling, upselling, expanding, retaining customers and getting [...]
Marine fabricators stay afloat following new fabric trends. By Derek Robinson In today’s challenging business environment, marine fabricators need to be tuned into trends within the industry, and within the larger sales and marketing landscape, to weather economic changes and position themselves for future growth. One of the most promising industry trends is the development [...]
Industry experts tell their procedures for keeping fabric and equipment clean and functioning properly. Compiled from industry experts Quality-conscious fabricators demand top-quality components for their end products. Boat owners will insist that fabricators use high-quality, durable materials. The weakest link in any marine product is the quality of the materials that go into making it. [...]
Katie Bradford uses computer imaging to master hard-to-design projects. By Sigrid Tornquist “We can take a photograph of a boat, create a computer model of it and add to it the virtual structure that we intend to build,” says Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM, owner of Custom Marine Canvas in Noank, Conn. “That way the customer [...]
By Mark E. Battersby A recently announced $15 billion, multi-pronged plan is designed to help ease the credit crunch affecting so many marine fabrication businesses. One part of the plan earmarks extra funding for loans and technical assistance by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “microloan” lenders. In addition to extra funding for microloans, new [...]
Efficient and proficient shop layout and workflow optimize production, inventory, safety and the customer experience. By Maura Keller Marine fabricators have a desire to maximize their shop layouts to optimize production, inventory, safety and customer experiences. But that is easier said than done, especially when it comes to small, clutter-filled shop environments. Can it be [...]
Problem: A cost-effective, heat-sealing machine is needed to produce stronger seams for PVC and acrylic products. Solution: With Miller Weldmaster’s Extreme Seam Tape™ and new impulse sealing technology, the Impulse Extreme™ creates the strongest awning and marine cover seams possible. Able to weld PVC, acrylic fabrics and many others, the Impulse Extreme is priced to [...]
Sunbrella® awning and marine fabric is 100 percent Sunbrella acrylic. It has a 10-year limited warranty, a 25 percent increase in water repellency with no loss of breathability, and abrasion exceeds 40,000 double-rubs. The fabric is UV resistant rated to 1,500 hours, fade-proof, and stain and mildew resistant. Tempotest® awning and marine fabrics are solution-dyed, [...]
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Roseville, MN 55113-4052, USA
+1 651 222 2508 | 800 225 4324
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