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Upselling works with marine fabrication skills that transfer to other applications.
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Designer creates custom sail with ripstop nylon.
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Keeping family businesses strong requires a long-term strategy and realistic planning.
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Shade sails on New York City’s Pier 5 park project add visual appeal and sun protection.
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Australia’s STA (formerly ACASPA) has received a sizeable grant for workforce development.
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The push and pull of tradition and fashion keep fabrics and fabricators in touch with customers.
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Fred Tracy brings creative solutions to his work in the tent industry.
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Scio IT has introduced Safe to Sea, an ocean safety system for ‘man overboard’ accidents.
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Software is available for proposals and pricing, designing, and helping customers visualize the final product. Why not take advantage of this technology?
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Marine fabricators craft unique shade systems for boat owners.
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The combination of Teijin’s Twaron and Tenax super fibers is an architectural first.
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A three-generational take on the Wm. J. Mills & Co. family business.
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The materials or design could be applied to protective gear, cars, airplanes and other products.
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New software gives users the ability to visualize effects of shade sails on outdoor spaces.
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Military and government entities rely on fabric products for highly specialized uses, but budget cutbacks have prompted market adjustments.
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Commercial success for large-scale flexible solar fabrics may be just around the corner.
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Durable shade cloth is designed for up to the largest shade sails and shade structures.
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Shade fabric is simultaneously waterproof and translucent, blocking heat and UV rays.
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Keder is constructed from heavy-duty, PVC-coated fabric with UV resistance.
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Variety of sizes and styles ranging from 5 to 15 millimeters for use in banners, tents, awnings and more.
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Shade Designer software offers step-by-step wizard interface to walk each user through the process.
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Yarns offer improved tear and abrasion resistance with light stability.
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Intricate fabric web draws customers to trade show booth.
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Boat's hull consists of a series of fiberglass sheets covered with heat-welded plastic tarpaulin.
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Jeri Perillo has had her share of odd walk-in requests—followed by growing revenue streams.