Redesigning and restoring an older yacht

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist When Jeri, Jim and Joe Perillo of Custom Canvas of Charleston first saw this older model Carver yacht it had a crooked frame that was on backwards with a blue tarp tied on top. The owner spent a lot of time on the bridge enjoying the views and asked to have the … <div><a h…
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Jeri Perillo, president of Custom Canvas of Charleston

January 1, 1970  |  News

Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Jeri Perillo, president of Custom Canvas of Charleston Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is a piece of advice you’ve received from other business owners that has helped you run your business? After talking about a customer of ours at a Virginia Carolinas Ca…
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Supporting innovation in the Australian outdoor textile industry

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Christopher Nolan To support the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry in Australia, the Gillard Government has established a TCF Industry Innovation Council to bring business, unions, researchers and government together to champion innovation and provide strategic advice. On June 15, Sen…
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Finding loans and grants

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Mark E. Battersby Although the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) does not provide grants to start or grow a business, certain grants are available for very specific business goals. Use the SBA’s “Loans and Grants Search Tool” to check your options. For example: I want ass…
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Source company profiles

January 1, 1970  |  News

Company profiles for Eastman Machine Co. and Roland DGA Corp. By John Gehner Eastman Machine Co. A tradition of service More than a century ago, a Canadian inventor named George Eastman developed the first fractional electric motor that could be mounted on a machine. The motor was attached to a reci…
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A framework for customer satisfaction

January 1, 1970  |  News

By John Gehner David Hawkes, group product manager for Roland DGA Corp. in Irvine, Calif., shares his firm’s six-part framework for customer satisfaction: 1. Quality output Delivering a quality product to a customer is critical to our success and theirs. Each equipment feature is built with th…
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Suppliers: The action list for a successful business

January 1, 1970  |  News

By John Gehner Learn the art of listening. Effective one-on-one communication establishes strong business and personal relationships that last a lifetime. Get to know what’s unique about each client and that company’s needs. Become a consultant. Offer no-cost, hassle-free incentives. Pro…
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Attracting new customers

January 1, 1970  |  News

The top five steps on how to attract new customers. By John Gehner 1. Treat all clients equally. It’s not uncommon to give priority attention to people who promise volume purchases and big-ticket sales. But today’s small firm could be tomorrow’s success story. Extend the same scope…
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Manufacturers: Maintaining productivity

January 1, 1970  |  News

By John Gehner 1. Approach vendors with an open mind Suppliers emphasize the expanded functionality of today’s equipment and their game-changing capabilities. Innovation requires the long view and a bit of imagination. Don’t let price sheets distract you from new possibilities. 2. Take f…
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Equipment in the shop: Efficient layout

January 1, 1970  |  News

The shop at Hoover Canvas Products, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has production steps arranged in a logical order around the room and provides ample workspace, light and access to materials, machinery and tools. Click on the image below to enlarge it. 1. Sinclair Spec automatic 1-inch hot wedge welder &#8…
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