July 20, 2021
Messe Stuttgart announced that their new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show, but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo 2021 in the form of expert talks, open discussions and more.
IFAI Expo 2021 will still take place Nov. 2–4, 2021, with education on Nov. 1–4, in Nashville, TN, USA at the Music City Convention Center.
IFAI Expo, the leading trade fair for specialty fabrics and technical textiles will celebrate its 100th in-person anniversary Nov. 2–4, 2021, with education on Nov. 1–4, in Nashville, TN USA. The concept for cooperation with Messe Stuttgart will also be presented live at IFAI Expo in November.
"A large number of international R+T exhibitors have already shown their interest in the North American market. In our capacity as a professional trade fair organizer, our objective is to offer all participants planning security in particular along with a high-quality and successful presentation platform. After analyzing the currently valid general conditions and in view of the long-term success of the new trade fair brand, we decided to stage Sun Shading Expo North America as a co-location to IFAI Expo 2022," said Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart.
The premiere of Sun Shading Expo North America will be held Oct. 12–14, 2022 co-locating with IFAI Expo 2022 in Charlotte, NC USA. Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) President and CEO Steve Schiffman added: "We are looking forward to long-term collaboration between IFAI Expo and Sun Shading Expo North America. Our 100th anniversary of IFAI Expo is the ideal framework to celebrate this partnership and start the development of a strong cross-industry network between the customers of both events."
The planned conference program of Sun Shading Expo North America during IFAI Expo 2021 will be announced shortly. Further information is available at www.sunshadingexpo.com.
Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division

Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating.
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Left to right: Matthias Vogel, Fabian Bez, Sven Mostoegl
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