Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026, hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Nov. 3–5, 2026, included education for marine fabricators throughout its entire schedule. From classroom learning to hands-on demonstrations, attendees who serve the marine market found many opportunities to hone their skills and grow their businesses. Operating a business Each morning before the show floor opened, [...]

The phrase “show, don’t tell” is perfectly embodied at the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Roadshow, which took place Nov. 5, 2026, during Advanced Textiles Expo®. This is a hands-on, in-depth session hosted by the MFA that shares presenters’ knowledge about how to do certain projects. Presenters use live demonstrations to offer lively education. The first [...]

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened a call for proposals for its biennial SUR/TECH conference, scheduled for March 23–24, 2027. The two-day hybrid event will offer in-person attendance in Annapolis, Md., and online participation, with a focus on the technologies, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of marine service and surveying. Nearly [...]

Registration is open for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Registration is open for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Registration Early-bird registration rates of $669 are available to ATA members [...]

The 2027 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, taking place Feb. 10–14, is focusing on a series of enhancements aimed at delivering greater value for exhibitors, attracting new and returning boat buyers, and strengthening the overall show experience. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Informa Markets have been working collaboratively to introduce improvements for 2027, [...]

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter moves into position over a 105 mm howitzer before being sling-loaded to another location. Autometrix director of operations Kurt Schimmel served in Afghanistan as an executive logistics advisor to the Afghan military and police. He then gained further experience in logistics, supply chain and manufacturing work before joining the team at [...]