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ATA accepting independent nominations for board of directors positions
July 15, 2026 | ATA News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association’s leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions beginning in November. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. …
Registration opens for 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference
July 14, 2026 | ATA News, News
Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn.
Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
July 10, 2026 | ATA News, Expo News, News
Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, nonmembers $169. For the ET Conferenc…
Register now for ATA webinar: Get Your Business Found on Social Media
Registration is now open for the Get Your Business Found on Social Media webinar July 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free to ATA members and nonmembers. The webinar will provide an introduction to social media for small business owners, with a focus on build…
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026
Registration is open now for the State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026 webinar July 22, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), the webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from t…
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Sessions Live
June 30, 2026 | ATA Events, ATA News, Events, Expo News, Industry News, News
It’s that time of year again: Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 is almost here. This year, we’ve worked to create a professional networking and educational experience that is bigger and better than ever before. From raw materials to finished products, the expo brings together the people, tec…
ATA Outlook Leadership Conference explores the forces reshaping textiles
June 25, 2026 | ATA News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought together manufacturers, suppliers, government officials and industry leaders at its 2026 ATA Outlook® Leadership Conference to examine the trends reshaping the textile industry, from defense procurement and trade policy to artificial intelligence (AI), le…
Call for judges in 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards
June 17, 2026 | ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is inviting members to become a judge in the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards.
Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards
May 14, 2026 | ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members’ technical skills and accomplishment…