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.. TEXTILES.ORG JOIN ATA RENEW MEMBERSHIP Log in CREATE FREE ACCOUNT BECOME A MEMBER Search for: Toggle navigation E-Newsletters Membership Membership Find a Fabricator MFA Board Members Events Marine Fabricators Conference MFA Regional Workshops All ATA Events Resources ATA Video Technical Library Certification MFA Member Videos MFA Time Standards App Marine Canvas Training Schools IAA Winners Marine Fabricator News MFA Awards E-Newsletters Your Connection to the Marine Fabrics Industry The Marine Fabricators Association ( MFA ) provides educational resources for marine fabricator members. MFA hosts the annual Marine Fabricators Conference as well as regional workshops to teach best practices, provide hands-on demonstrations, and brings member companies together to build relationships that strengthen the industry. The Marine Fabricators Association provides a year-round network to exchange information, solve common problems and develop mutually beneficial relationships. MFA is a division of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) – formerly IFAI, a trade association comprised of member companies representing the global specialty fabrics and advanced textiles marketplace. Workshops learn more Publication learn more Find a Fabricator learn more Why Join MFA? Discounted Events Exclusive content subscriptions Online Directory Listings Relationships with suppliers Immediate phone conversations to answer your questions Networking connections with peers Other member benefits such as Business Insurance – see below The Marine Fabricators Business Insurance Program is tailored to MFA members and your unique risks and exposures. Learn More Time Standards App Learn More Join MFA Today industry news Meijer donates $250,000 to Detroit-based Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center May 9, 2024 Meijer, a family-operated retailer that operates 500 supercenters, grocery stores, and neighborhood markets throughout the Midwest, announced a $250,000 donation to the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit-based national nonprofit organization. ISAIC focuses on training the next generation of textile and apparel manufacturing industry talent through a curriculum that combines technical skills, soft … Read More Read More ABYC report shows safety standards reduce boating accidents May 8, 2024 New research shows that boats certified to American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards are 43% to 47% less likely to be involved in certain types of accidents. Additionally, adherence to these standards reduces the likelihood of fatalities by 26% to 58% in accidents that do occur, demonstrating that ABYC standards not only decrease accident … Read More Read More Become an IAA Award judge May 7, 2024 Advanced Textiles Association is looking for judges for its 2024 International Achievement Awards program (IAA). Award programs are important for the industry as they add to the historical record by showing not just excellence, but trends and, over time, movements. IAA judges impact this growth by sharing their experience. The benefits of judging include: • … Read More Read More ATA 2024 IAA Awards open for submissions May 2, 2024 Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or … Read More Read More NY state has new boating safety regulation May 1, 2024 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 … Read More Read More ABYC announces Outstanding Technician winners April 30, 2024 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 … Read More Read More Georgia boat livery liability legislation heads to governor’s desk April 25, 2024 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 … Read More Read More MRAA video series offers marine industry insights April 24, 2024 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 … Read More Read More ATA offers succession planning webinar April 23, 2024 ATA will offer a webinar that gives an overview of succession planning for business families May 8, 2024, at 1–2 pm ET. The webinar is free for ATA members and is $39 for nonmembers. Webinar attendees will get ideas about the succession planning process and learn techniques for having effective discussions with family members about … Read More Read More ATA hosts free sourcing webinar April 18, 2024 Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will host a free webinar for both members and nonmembers on how to use textile industry directories to source products and connect with potential partners on April 24, 2024, from 1–2 pm ET. ATA will demonstrate its new VISTA Online Sourcing Directory, Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide and host the Office … Read More Read More Call for 2024 Women Making Waves nominations April 17, 2024 Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 1, 2024. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in January 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Women Making Waves … Read More Read More Call for speakers at MFA Conference 2025 April 16, 2024 The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is hosting the Marine Fabricators Conference 2025 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 9–11, 2025. The call for speakers is an opportunity for individuals and their organizations to help develop valuable and worthwhile content attendees are eager to hear. Conference organizers are looking for hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and presentations. This … Read More Read More Suntex, Centerbridge announce joint venture in marina acquisitions April 11, 2024 Suntex Marina Investors LLC and Centerbridge Partners L.P. announced that they have established a joint venture backed by Centerbridge-affiliated funds and global institutional investors to acquire over $1.25 billion in new marinas across the United States. These funds will be used to support new acquisitions and capital improvements at newly acquired facilities, as well as … Read More Read More Palm Beach celebrates successful 2024 show April 10, 2024 The 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show, that took place at the end of March, closed out its annual four-day event in downtown West Palm Beach by having a record-breaking number of vessels on display, making it the largest edition in the show’s storied history. 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