Upcoming Events

3 - 4 pm CST

Members: Free
Non-Members: $39 USD

In this 3-part series, Brooke Kahn, Keyston Bros, will interview key people involved in the Budsin boat project that was featured at the 2020 Marine Fabricators Conference. Discover how electric boats are manufactured and fabricated and why one high school used this as a learning opportunity.

In part 1, Brooke Kahn will interview Tom Hesselink, owner of Budsin boats. Brooke and Tom discuss electric boats and the Budsin boat brand, his willingness to allow one of his vessels to be subject to a MFA boat makeover and his reactions to the final product.

12 - 1pm CT

Free to members and non-members

This webinar series has taken an in-depth look at the many stages of PPE production and we’ve now reached the final stage: construction and manufacturing. Whether its home sewn masks or level 4 surgical gowns, PPE takes many different forms and functions. This webinar will explore how the most prominent PPE are made, from automated sewing to seam welding. Our panel of experts will discuss the ins and outs of turning fabric into a finished PPE product.

Hosted by Transamerica, this session will highlight the benefits and potential expense savings of joining the Textile Industry Retirement Plan. This Plan is offered to IFAI members only.

12pm - 1pm CST

Free to members and non-members

Many companies are faced with the need to pivot and add to their traditional offerings and branch out into new areas. Whether you are an existing awning company, an architect, a landscaper, or in an entirely different field, Wholesale Shade has a solution to help you pivot your business model to increase sales and help your business thrive. Learn why shade sails are a great avenue for growth no matter where you are. Discover the 4 essential skills you need to add to your knowledge base in order to successfully sell and install shade sails. This webinar will be packed with resources to guide you on your journey as well as a step-by-step case study and Q&A session at the end.

3 - 4 pm CST

Members: Free
Non-Members: $39 USD

In this 3-part series, Brooke Kahn, Keyston Bros, will interview key people involved in the Budsin boat project that was featured at the 2020 Marine Fabricators Conference. Discover how electric boats are manufactured and fabricated and why one high school used this as a learning opportunity.

Part 2, Brooke Kahn interviews Dr. Thomas, Principal of CTEC, on the school's partnership with the Marine Fabricator Association and Budsin boats. With the goal of gaining knowledge of marine fabrication, Brooke and Dr. Thomas talk through how the project gave students hands-on experience in the trade.

3 - 4 pm CST

Members: Free
Non-Members: $39 USD

In this 3-part series, Brooke Kahn, Keyston Bros, will interview key people involved in the Budsin boat project that was featured at the 2020 Marine Fabricators Conference. Discover how electric boats are manufactured and fabricated and why one high school used this as a learning opportunity.

Part 3, Brooke Kahn sits down with the three fabricators involved in the high school Budsin boat fabrication project. Learn about their experience of teaching the trade to students as well as how they patterned several different boat applications from the cover, top, cushions and curtains using traditional and electric methods.