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Western Canvas Products Association

The WCPA has a long history and richness brining together industry people for an annual golf outing and Expo. The organization took a break during COVID and post-COVID years and is excited to get back in the groove and bring back a gathering ASAP. Feel free to e-mail wcpa2012@hotmail.com to learn more. We appreciate you and your support! Thank you to longtime supporters: Trivantage, Miami Corp., Polyfab USA, Keyston Bros., Herculite, Keder Solutions, American Awning & Blind, AR Tech, A&R Tarpaulins Inc., Covin Sales & Converting and educational partner ATA.

The Western Canvas Products Association is a non-profit western region trade organization serving all interior and exterior fabric applications. Our organization is built upon bringing manufacturers, suppliers, students and industry leaders together so that we all can learn from one another and grow as individuals and as an organization.

Our Mission

The WCPA is a volunteer non-profit trade association serving the fabric awning, technical sewing and marine canvas industries. The Association’s mission is to promote and adopt the highest ethical, business and professional standards within the industry, and to work for the betterment of the industry with governmental entities, related professional organizations and customers.
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Western States.jpg — States we Serve

The Association has established Regional zones to enable members greater opportunities to network and to work together on issues facing a local or regional jurisdiction.

Membership Levels

The WCPA also includes Associated Members; any company or organization that would qualify to become a Fabricator or Supplier Member but does not meet the territorial boundary test. As well as Affiliated members like: IFAI, IFAI Divisions, IFAI Zone organizations.

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Fabricator

member Classification

Any company or organization with a physical office located within the territorial boundaries of the Association which is primarily engaged in the manufacture, sales, and/or rental of products and/or services associated with the canvas and industrial fabrics industry at the retail level.

Supplier

member Classification

Any company or organization that is primarily engaged in the manufacture, sales, rental of products and/or services associated with the canvas and industrial fabrics industry at the wholesale level.

Student

member Classification

Currently active students of recognized colleges, universities, and technical schools.

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EXPO

The WCPA has a long history and richness brining together industry people for an annual golf outing and Expo. The organization took a break during COVID and post-COVID years and is excited to get back in the groove and bring back a gathering ASAP. Feel free to e-mail wcpa2012@hotmail.com to learn more. We appreciate you and your support!

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EDUCATION

Learn from experts in your trade. Past topics include sewing machine maintenance and repair, Human Resources advice and help, sewing tricks and techniques. Round table discussions with topics like: pricing and estimates, branding, marketing, social media and websites.

Technology

Looking for the latest and greatest in software, cutting edge cutting and sewing technology or need insider information on equipment? This is the place to come and educate yourself and learn from the leaders in the industry.

TRADE SHOW

Held annually in the winter months between January and February commonly known as “Market Day”. Vendors set up displays of products, samples and information. Spend time face-to-face with manufacturers and wholesalers to find out what’s new and exciting in the industrial sewing world.

Fun

We do our best to entertain. Whether it be a dinner cruise, shop tour or the hospitality suite. Locations of each event are carefully chosen for value, comfort and quality. Food is always top notch and amenities first class. Come, learn, relax and have some fun!