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The Southwest Industrial Fabrics Association, SWIFA,  is a non-profit Professional Association and is an affiliated zone of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI).  Membership in the Southwest Industrial Fabrics Association  is open to suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and others interested in promoting the technical fabrics industry.  SWIFA is made up of fabricators from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas.  Suppliers from across the United States are also part of our organization.  Many of our members also belong to the Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association.

Projects and activities include promotion of the annual membership directory, regional education programs at our annual Fall Meeting and the Spring Conference, which features new products and services, seminars and how-to demonstrations and networking opportunities.  Southwest Industrial Fabric Association publishes a quarterly newsletter that is sent to all members and prospective members.

Some comments from our members:

"It was a great SWIFA convention!!  Thanks a million!"
       
Michael Griffith, W. L. Gore

"It was a pleasure seeing how well everyone in this association gets along with each other.  I look forward to getting involved and getting to know everyone better in the coming years".
       John Dove, Eastern Metal Supply

"Most important, however, about this group is the opportunity it affords its members to network and develop business relationships with other fabricators in our industry.  I look forward to future participation in this association."
        Mark Matson, President, ACF Tarp & Awning

"Thanks for putting a great convention together.  You are all great!"
        Robert R. Dennis, Snyder Vinyl Fabrics & Film Products

"SWIFA provides an excellent opportunity to meet and learn from others in our industry.  Because it's region-specific, time isn't wasted discussing snow loads or other trends that typically don't affect the Southwest.  As a supplier, SWIFA meetings are a great time to hear about news and issues that are important to the trade and affect my customers."

"It's no coincidence that shops with the best reputations for quality, professionalism, and innovation are usually active SWIFA members."
      
Tim Martin, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC

Other Industry Contacts:
     IFAI - www.ifai.com
     IFAI Canada - www.ifaicanada.com
     PAMA - www.awninginfo.com
     PAMA - www.awningstoday.com
     The Canvas Products Association, Zone 7 - www.canvaszone7.com
     North East Canvas Products Association - www.necpa.org
     Western Canvas Products Association  www.wcpaonline.com
     Virginia-Carolinas Canvas Products Assn, Zone 4 - http://zone4canvasproducts.com

     

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 SWIFA Officers and Directors elected.
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2010 Spring Convention held in 
Little Rock, Arkansas


Full story of the 2010 Convention
2010 Achievement Award Winners
Convention Pictures


New Study Proves Awnings Can Save on Energy Costs for Homeowners


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