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Arena Group acquires Showblock

Arena Group has completed the acquisition of temporary structure specialists Showblock. The deal demonstrates Arena Group’s commitment to growth and innovation and strengthens its position as a global leader in the event industry. Showblock, founded in 2017, is renowned for its highly functional, sustainable structures which have been showcased at iconic events around the globe [...]

By |2024-05-01T09:11:39-05:00May 1, 2024|

NY state has new boating safety regulation

New York State is reminding boaters of a new regulation that took effect this year. The regulation, commonly known as “Brianna’s law,” requires a boating safety certification for people born after Jan. 1, 1978. This regulation was named for 11-year-old Brianna Lieneck who was killed in a boating accident in 2005. The law initially went [...]

By |2024-04-25T08:26:17-05:00May 1, 2024|

INDA honors three nonwoven industry professionals with lifetime awards

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced three recipients of the INDA Lifetime Service Award and Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. David Powling, Paul Latten and Arnold Wilkie are being recognized for their key contributions to the advancement of the nonwovens industry and INDA. “It is our pleasure to recognize David, Paul, and Arnold [...]

By |2024-04-30T12:53:23-05:00April 30, 2024|

ABYC announces Outstanding Technician winners

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Technician Awards. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards were given to 10 technicians selected from over 130 nominees. This year’s winners are BJ Benson from Viking Marine (WA), Ryan Coffin from Yarmouth Boat Yard (ME), Brian Ehlers from MarineMax Texas MasterCraft [...]

By |2024-04-25T08:20:01-05:00April 30, 2024|

2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award winners announced

The winners of the 2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards have been announced. A total of 15 winners in eight categories received awards for their research, new products, processes or technologies in sectors such as aviation, automotive, medicine and construction. “Innovations in the textile industry enable completely new solutions for innumerable applications. New materials, processes [...]

By |2024-04-26T11:27:35-05:00April 26, 2024|

Georgia boat livery liability legislation heads to governor’s desk

The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved the Senate Substitute for House Bill 994 that addresses liability issues related to boat rentals, leases and charters. Under HB 994, when someone rents, leases, or charters a vessel and operates it negligently, they would be responsible for any resulting injuries or damages. The bill offers protection for [...]

By |2024-04-22T10:15:26-05:00April 25, 2024|

MRAA video series offers marine industry insights

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces a new video series with prominent marine industry leaders called MRAA Partner Perspectives that shares insights about the business of boating and the recreational boating markets they serve. The Partner Perspectives videos feature candid Q&A-style interviews with boat manufacturers, suppliers and service providers that exhibited at [...]

By |2024-04-22T10:11:21-05:00April 24, 2024|

FabricLink Network announces development of The Textile Gateway

The FabricLink Network (FLN), a textile education resource consisting of the websites FabricLink and The Technical Center, announced it is working with leaders in the textile industry to create The Textile Gateway, an online platform to introduce current students to the industry. The website is set to launch in the summer of 2024.  “The mission [...]

By |2024-04-22T12:41:50-05:00April 22, 2024|

DITF and VRETENA win Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2024 Award

The Straw Flexi-Dress created by the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF)and VRETENA, winner of the Cellulose Innovation of the Year 2024 Award. It is designed as a versatile knitted garment that can be worn as a dress, but can also be split into two pieces and used separately as a top [...]

By |2024-04-19T13:15:45-05:00April 19, 2024|

New DHS textile enforcement plan cracks down on illicit trade

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is crucial for national security. Two of DHS’s agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations [...]

By |2024-04-18T15:57:35-05:00April 18, 2024|
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