IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry, a world market estimated at $120 billion in 2010. We support nearly 2,000 member companies in 11 defined market niches and three country sectors; sponsor the largest industry tradeshow in the Americas, IFAI Expo; and publish seven trade magazines and buyers guides.



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Your top resource for the truck cover and tarp industry promoting standards, state and federal covering laws and industry safety.
 

Click on the logo at the left or on the link below to go to the official Tarp Association website:

Tarp Association (TA)

 


In FOCUS ––Join the Chairman's Club Today!

The Tarp Association is sponsoring the Chairman's Club, a marketing program of the division allowing member companies to make one payment for a complete year of association sponsored activities. Annual sponsorship is $500. Contact Andrew Aho to participate or for additional information.

  • The Tarp Association sponsors a booth at the Las Vegas Truck Show, The Great American Truck Show and the Mid-America Trucking Show. Members of the association are invited  to assist with booth staffing. This is an excellent opportunity to achieve a company presence at a tradeshow without the hassle of a company booth and still enjoy promoting the industry.
  • Member companies are invited to participate in association-sponsored seminars by being a member of a panel to answer questions or as a source of information for the seminar presentation. Informational packets are also distributed during the seminar promoting members of the Chairman's Club.

Tarp Association Membership Directory - Guide to Commercial Vehicle Covering Laws
Lists the applicable laws of all states and provinces that either require the covering of dump trucks and motor vehicles with a tarpaulin, or restrict the spillage of loads on highways. If you would like a copy of either of these publications please contact the Andrew Aho |+1 651 222 2508. 

To protect and surf...
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Homer Henard (King of the Tarp), friends Nic Lamb,
Omar “Odog” Etcheverry and Ruse Entertainment bring you the phenomenon known as Tarp Surfing.

Watch the video below as the Santa Cruz boys score some mega slabs in the tarp...
 


Online TODAY –––– www.truckcover-tarp.org - the industry's best resource

  • Membership directory
  • State-by-state listing of covering laws
  • Join the Chairman's Club
  • New Product Showcase for industry innovations
  • Safety Tip, Maintenance and Care
  • Information about tarp systems and more

 
In Specialty Fabrics Review

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need to keep your business growing.

Why join the Tarp Association ––––

Your membership delivers valuable benefits for your business

  • Tarp Association exhibits at truck-related shows on behalf of its members to promote the use of truck covers and tarps
  • Division activities promote the acceptance and use of truck covers and tarps by fleet owners and owner-operators
  • On behalf of its members, the Tarp Association monitors changes in state legislation, prints pertinent laws and post them on the Tarp Association website

"When I was put in charge of Donovan's truck tarp operation, Donovan did not have anyone who focused on the tarp side of the business. It was a natural for me to join the Tarp Association. I have been able to meet others who do what I do, and I have gained new customers, strengthened ties with companies that manufacture similar products, and found new vendors I did not know existed by trading information with companies." 

-- Michael S. Ciferri Jr., vice president/product manager, Donovan Enterprises

 

upcoming EVENTS  ––– 

  Get more business at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 -  the largest trade show in the Americas devoted to technical and specialty fabrics, 27-29 Oct. 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL USA.

Boost the impact of your advertising with targeted banner ad placements. Advertising information for each publication is found on its landing page. If you would like more information contact sales today at 800.319.3349. 


 

 

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IFAI Press Releases and Member eNewsletters

Videos about industrial fabrics

Other IFAI websites...

Automotive Materials Association (AMA) 

Fabric Graphics Association (FGA)

Fabric Structures Association (FSA)

Geosynthetic Materials  Association (GMA)

Marine Fabricators Association (MFA)

Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI)

Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA)

Safety and Protective Products Division (SPPD)

Tent Rental Division (TRD)

Tarp Association (TCTA)

United States Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI)

IFAI Canada

IFAI Japan

IFAI/Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand

Outlook Conference

IFAI's Advanced Textiles '10 conference  - Paris

IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - Orlando

IFAI Expo Asia 2011 - Singapore

Geo-Frontiers 2011 - Dallas

Awnings Today - Consumers

Design With Awnings - Landscapers


Got a sourcing question?

Contact IFAI INFO CENTRAL at 800 328 4324 (US & Canada) or +1 651 225 6935.

Learn how IFAI can help you!

Read the Member Spotlight in every issue  of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine.

This month's feature:

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Michael Ciferri Jr. gets tough to enhance profits
Michael Ciferri Jr. of Donovan Enterprises boosts truck cover and tarp sales despite the sluggish economy.



 
The annual Review Buyer’s Guide is your comprehensive guide to
products, services, equipment and supplies for the specialty fabrics industry.

Events coming up...
  2010 MFA Great Lakes Workshops 15-17 Oct 2010 - Traverse City, MI USA   Advanced Textiles Conference 2010 26-27 Oct. at IFAI Expo Americas 2010
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL USA
 
IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - 27-29 Oct.  - Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL USA













The 98th IFAI Annual Meeting - 8:00-8:45 am, 27 October -Room N320 -
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL during IFAI Expo Americas 2010
 






MFA National Convention 2011 - 21-23 Jan. 2011 - San Diego, CA USA
  IFAI Tent Expo 2011 - 24-27 Jan. - St. Pete Beach, FL USA   Geo-Frontiers 2011 - 13-15 March - Dallas, TX USA   IFAI Expo Asia 2011 -22-25 March - Singapore   Outlook Conference 2011 - 2-3 May - White Sulphur Springs, WV USA

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