IFAI is now ATA
MFA welcomes new board members
February 3rd, 2021
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announces the following changes to the MFA Board: New Directors serving their first three‐year term: Kerri Ames, Yachtsman’s CanvasMike Charlton, Charlton's Marine CanvasMike Hendrix, Keyston Bros Former Directors who have completed their terms and are no longer on the MFA Board: Buddy Sliva, Herculite Products Inc.Brooke Kahn, Keyston BrosRob Kotowski, […]
2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipients announced
November 12th, 2020
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is very fortunate to have so many volunteers who give of themselves selflessly, helping every day by serving on different boards, task forces and committees. These volunteers judge competitions, provide education and impassioned leadership to others day-in and day-out. To acknowledge their service, ATA developed a program in 2012 called the […]
2020 Honored Life Member Award Recipient announced
November 12th, 2020
Honored Life Member status for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is designed for individuals who have shown a commitment to the association. Honored Life Membership is bestowed by special request only, and at the discretion of the ATA Board of Directors to candidates based on the following criteria: Meritorious or outstanding work accomplished for the association; […]
Meet the Newly Elected and Re-elected 2021 IFAI Board of Directors
November 12th, 2020
Each year, Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) Leadership Development Committee follows a detailed process outlined in our bylaws for electing board members. It is ATA’s pleasure to announce the newly elected and re-elected individuals who were chosen to serve on the 2021 ATA Board of Directors. Newly Elected Directors Jennifer Fennell, Polo Custom ProductsJennifer Fennell is […]
Memoriam: Michael Funk
May 18th, 2016
Michael Funk, of Montgomery, Ill., died unexpectedly from heart failure on May 14, 2016, at Rush Copley Medical Center. He worked for Glen Raven/Sunbrella in sales for the last 30 years. Michael is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Patti, his daughter Jennifer (fiancé Kristoffer Hinchley), his brothers David (Karen) Funk and James […]
IFAI announces 2015 IAA winners
October 8th, 2015
Winners of the 2015 International Achievement Awards (IAA) were announced today at IFAI Expo 2015, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., through Oct. 9. Sponsored by ATA, the IAA program has recognized excellence in design and innovation for more than six decades, highlighting craftsmanship in the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry. […]
In memoriam: Clyde Grambsch
September 15th, 2015
Clyde Grambsch, pop-up manufacturing pioneer and founder of Canvas Replacements, Loyal, Wis., has passed away. In 1957 Grambsch started EZ-Kamper after developing one of the first modern pop-up camping trailers in America. His impact on the RV industry led to his induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Ind., where his original prototype […]
BondCote hires Doherty
August 28th, 2015
James Doherty has joined BondCote Corp., a Heytex Group company based in Pulaski, Va., as southwest regional sales manager, bringing 10 years of experience in the industrial textile industry. Doherty has a background in product development, working with global customers and markets to develop new products. BondCote manufactures coated, laminated and composite fabrics for the […]
Abdelhak, Czerniakowski join Roland DGA
August 27th, 2015
Roland DGA Corp., an Irvine, Calif.-based manufacturer of advanced wide-format digital printing equipment, has hired Ralph Abdelhak as director of product management, and Mark Czerniakowski as regional sales manager. With more than 18 years of product marketing and management experience, Abdelhak recently worked as a professional marketing consultant and will oversee all of Roland DGA’s […]
Former IFAI Board Chairman and Honored Life Member Don Williams dies at 74
June 15th, 2015
Don Williams, southwest sales representative for BondCote Corp., passed away on Tuesday, June 9, at his home in Amarillo, Texas. He was 74. Williams served on the Advanced Textiles Association board of directors from 1985–2001 and as chairman of the board from 1997–1999. An ATA Honored Life Member and a certified Master Fabric Craftsman, he […]