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Tommy Parks wins 2026 Tools, Tips & Tricks contest
January 16th, 2026
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, during the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga. Tommy Parks from Rocket Upholstery won the first place Don Racine Award with “Track System.” This contest celebrates simple solutions fabricators utilize that save time and money or help with doing a job in a unique way. […]
Mike Erickson wins 2026 Fabricator Olympics
January 15th, 2026
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. First place won 25 yards of Top Notch 7 in black from Marlen Textiles, second place won two sheets of Strataglass Crystal Clear or Panorama from Strataglass LLC® and third place won a $400 gift […]
AATCC announces Coloration Conference speakers
January 15th, 2026
Image: AATCC 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 explore the latest trends and technologies in coloration. […]
Tom Hunter dies at age 78
January 14th, 2026
Photo: Dignity Memorial 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 Dynatech Corp in Cambridge, Mass., where he […]
Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026
January 14th, 2026
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. textile industry—such as the Berry Amendment, PFAS and trade—with Congress and […]
Marine Fabricators Conference hosts 2026 costume party
January 14th, 2026
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Marine Fabricators Conference Jan. 8–10, 2026, in Savannah, Ga. After the first day of sessions and a shop tour, the association hosted its annual welcome party with a costume contest in the Harborside ballroom, with a lovely view of the river, at the Hyatt Regency. Attendees were highly encouraged to dress […]
Solmax appoints Patrick Hébert as CFO
January 14th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Solmax. Solmax has appointed Patrick Hébert as its CFO, succeeding François Laurin, who will retire later this year. Hébert is a CPA with an Executive MBA from Université de Sherbrooke and a certificate in Strategy, Execution and Post-Merger Management from Harvard University. He brings extensive experience in the aerospace and infrastructure sectors, […]
MFA names 2026 Rookie of the Year and Attendee’s Choice
January 13th, 2026
Attendees of the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference voted for "Midnight Special" as the Rookie of the Year and Attendee's Choice. Photo: Lavigne's Canvas Co. Inc. Marine Fabricators Conference attendees reviewed submissions for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Association’s (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards and voted for their favorite project by first-time attendees and their favorite overall project. Lavigne's Canvas Co. Inc. […]
Michelin to acquire Tex-Tech, Cooley Group
January 13th, 2026
Image: Tex-Tech Industries Michelin has announced two acquisitions, including Tex-Tech Industries and Cooley Group. Arlington Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin. As part of the transaction, FMI Industries Inc., which includes two Tex-Tech divisions—Fiber Materials Inc., acquired from Spirit AeroSystems, and […]
CorpAcq acquires Nonwovenn
January 12th, 2026
Image: Nonwovenn Fabrics Nonwovenn, a nonwoven technical fabrics manufacturer and supplier, has been acquired by CorpAcq, an England-based business acquisitions company backed by TDR Capital. The acquisition also marks the exit of BGF, a U.K. and Ireland growth capital investor. The company was founded in 2003 by the current chairman, David Lamb. The business has […]