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Validate your skills with certification
January 1st, 1970
By Jamie Swedberg The National Association of Manufacturers implemented the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System, a system of stackable credentials applicable to all sectors in the manufacturing industry. These nationally portable credentials validate the skills and competencies needed to be productive and successful in positions in any manufacturing environment. The Skills Certification System includes technical […]
Academia and the Army
January 1st, 1970
The U.S. Army established the Flexible Display Center (FDC) at Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz., in 2004 “to spearhead the next revolution in information displays,” according to its website. The center partners with academia, industry and government, providing design, development, early-stage prototyping and low-volume production services. The goal is to create displays that are flexible, […]
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Michael König, owner of Sunshade Group NZ Ltd.
January 1st, 1970
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist  What are your duties as president of OFPANZ? First, we make sure everything works well and the organization continues to thrive. More specifically, we are working with IFAI on constructing a new website and are reviewing the constitution of the organization to make sure it is meeting the needs of […]
Outdoor screens protect a home from the elements
January 1st, 1970
By Sigrid Tornquist High-end home owners demand high-end solutions. Michael König and his team from Douglas Auto & Marine Upholstery were called to a stately residence on a hill in Hawke’s Bay to design, manufacture and install outdoor screens to protect the home from the harsh New Zealand elements. “The size of the patio openings—nearly […]
Versatile marine fabrics
January 1st, 1970
By Dara Syrkin Ben Braun, operations manager of Canvas Craft Inc., Rogers, Minn., explains how snap-on covers are now easier to create because of changes in boat building. “Canvas Craft has been building custom boat covers since 1976. In the last three to five years we have noticed a trend related to versatility. With people […]
Stewards of our planet
January 1st, 1970
By Carla Waldemar As the world grows smaller, environmental sustainability and ethical business practices have become a linchpin of many a company’s mission statements—both because it’s the right thing to do and because end users, as well as others along the production channel, are insisting on good practices. “Coats strives to minimize our impact on […]
The lowdown on coatings
January 1st, 1970
By Holly O’Dell In many instances, printed fabrics used in exterior applications require a coating or laminate. Coatings often depend on the type of media and ink used. “If printing with solvent ink systems, a coating is required for the ink to sit on the surface of the coating and give better color,” notes James […]
Design and installation learning curves
January 1st, 1970
By Janice Kleinschmidt Vehicle wrap suppliers often provide free instructional demonstrations at trade shows. In March, Arlon Graphics and Mutoh America sponsored a vehicle wrap center at the Graphics of the Americas trade show in Miami, Fla. Mutoh additionally has partnered with film manufacturer Avery Dennison to offer two-day car wrap classes and certifications. For […]
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Cindy Boersema, owner of The Nautical Needle
January 1st, 1970
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist  What is one way you create and maintain employee satisfaction? It’s very important to me that our employees feel secure, and a huge part of that is providing health insurance for them. We have an alternative supplement plan in place right now, but are looking into a plan that’s a […]
Designing for the elements
January 1st, 1970
By Sigrid Tornquist To keep out rain and spray from the ocean while keeping the interior of the vessel comfortable is a common request made of marine fabricators like Cindy Boersema—but every vessel is different, requiring a different approach to the design. Owners of “The Midwestern” vessel requested an upper bridge enclosure that eliminates all […]