Steve Szenay, Bill McDaniel become ATA Honored Life Members

January 19, 2026  |  News

At the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga., Steve Szenay, MFC, and Bill McDaniel earned the distinction of Honored Life Member.
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Tough against the elements

January 19, 2026  |  Products

Hydrofend Soft is a cover fabric designed to protect delicate surfaces in marine and outdoor environments.
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Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India launches Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore

January 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Textiles and Guidance of Tamil Nadu and the government of Tamil Nadu to launch Techtextil India Summit every other year, beginning this year, Nov. 26–27 at CODISSIA in Coimbatore. Mess…
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Architectural Fabrication and Armetco Systems announce merger

January 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Architectural Fabrication, Fort Worth, Texas, and Armetco Systems, Justin, Texas, announced a strategic merger of their operations. The merger builds on the long-standing partnership between the companies and expands offerings of architectural cladding, fabrication and specialty aluminum products. &…
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Tommy Parks wins 2026 Tools, Tips & Tricks contest

January 16, 2026  |  News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 during the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga. Tommy Parks from Rocket Upholstery won the first place Don Racine Award with “Track System.”
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Mike Erickson wins 2026 Fabricator Olympics

January 15, 2026  |  News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) ran its annual Fabricator Olympics Thursday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga.
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Tackling large-frame awnings and fabric structures

January 15, 2026  |  Awnings & Canopies, Markets

Large frame awnings and fabric structures are what most of us in the industry want, or at least a few of them per year. They usually take substantial labor hours and material, and as such, can be very profitable and keep your staff busy.
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AATCC announces Coloration Conference speakers

January 15, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the speakers who will present at the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25 at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to ex…
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Tom Hunter dies at age 78

January 14, 2026  |  News

Tom Hunter, MFC, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Born October 30, 1947, Hunter attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and became an aeronautical technician at Avco-Lycoming in Connecticut. He earned his engineering degree from Northeastern University while working at Dyn…
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Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026

January 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. …
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