Lee-on-Solent, UK – Tecsew, a distinguished leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of premium marine canvas covers for yachts and motorboats, recently hosted its first international industry event. Initially conceived as a European forum for collaboration, the event quickly gained momentum, ultimately drawing participants from around the world, including Australia, Brazil, the USA, and Canada, as well as industry leaders from The Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
Held from September 23rd to 25th, 2024, this milestone gathering brought together some of the marine canvas sector's brightest minds, fostering an unprecedented level of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. With interactive showcases, panel discussions, and networking sessions, the event left attendees energised and motivated.
Event Highlights:
Exclusive Showcases: Attendees explored latest innovations, from cutting-edge designs to advanced manufacturing techniques, with live demonstrations that provided insight into the future of marine canvas craftsmanship
- Expert Panels: Insightful discussions covered emerging trends in marine canvas, with a focus on sustainable materials, enhanced durability, and functional design tailored to modern marine needs
- Global Networking: This collaborative platform brought together international industry leaders, creating valuable connections and sparking new ideas for the future of marine canvas
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciations for Tecsew’s thoughtful organisation and the event’s impact on their work. One attendee reflected on the diverse and enriching program:
"The key takeaway was that we will never stop learning in this industry. Learning about fabric from Dave was amazing. We never considered the fabric as much as he does, and now we know why we should. We've already implemented changes based on his fabric direction and are testing new gluing methods. Learning more about digital methods with John was fantastic too. We’ve done training sessions with him in the past, but sitting there while he worked, asking questions and discussing things in real time, was invaluable. Ivan's demonstrations were really informative as well. We’ve decided to start using MPanel alongside ExactFlat again; I even remodelled the bimini for our sailboat based on his insights. Finally, learning how Bjorn achieves his shapes and hearing more about his materials was eye-opening—especially realizing how popular Sunbrella Plus is in Europe! There were so many light bulb moments, and being able to talk with everyone after each session made the event all the more fulfilling."
Other attendees shared their excitement and gratitude for the event:
“Guys, many many thanks to all who prepared and ran this unique event! Your hospitality, professionalism, and openness were beyond all expectations. The amount of information on various topics made my brain steam by the end of every day. Special thanks to Ally for her unwavering time management – without that, I guess we would have been stuck on the first topic, hungry and sober all the way…”
“The combination of digital and hands-on was excellent. An understanding of hand skills and techniques aids in developing better digital patterns.”
“It was amazing. I came back feeling inspired to try new things and continue to push for perfection in our products. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity you all provided us to come, learn, and feel so welcome and included.”
"We are thrilled by the incredible response and participation," commented John Bland, one of Tecsew’s Directors. "This event has sparked lasting connections and new possibilities for innovation in our industry, reaffirming our commitment to high-quality marine canvas solutions with a global impact."
As Tecsew considers plans for future events, attendees expressed their hopes that this gathering will become an annual fixture, setting new standards and best practices for the marine canvas industry.
Spread the Word:
We invite you to share the story of this pioneering event. By highlighting the accomplishments and collaborations achieved, we can inspire continued excellence across the marine canvas sector.
For further details or additional materials, please contact us at ally@tecsew.com
