How do we become more sustainable in the maritime industry?

Who are IMPA? IMPA is the leading association for marine purchasing and supply professionals. The Association was formed in 1978 by a group of senior purchasing executives who wanted to create an industry voice to represent the interests of the purchasing profession within shipping, and promote close co-operation and understanding between buyer and supplier. Ship owners...

With this in mind, the challenge of specifying and scoping fabrics for newbuild and refit projects can feel overwhelming. Plus, with the ongoing battle to fight against climate change and the spread of COVID-19 or other prominent virus’, such as Norovirus; it has now become the standard to source fabrics with anti microbial and eco-friendly properties. To alleviate the...

We don’t want to lose you with too much with legislation to read through… so let us summarise this for you. Any blind we supply (Roller, Roman, Venetian and Pleated) that has a looped cord, will be fitted with a safety device. This device will be a discreet cleat or hook for the cord to wrap around, so there are no loose strings. These are fitted at a minimum height o...