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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Janice Christiansen, president of J.C. Schultz Enterprises Inc.
January 1st, 1970
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your business philosophy at J.C. Schultz Enterprises? You can never stand still. Operate with honesty, integrity, open communication, passion and good instincts. What is your advice for others? You can’t be complacent. I’m a firm believer in strategic planning—you may have to take a detour but you need that […]
Christiansen to chair Illinois Manufacturing Association
January 1st, 1970
By Sigrid Tornquist Janice Christiansen will be the first woman to chair the Illinois Manufacturing Association, starting in January 2010. She’s currently serving as vice chair of the association, which was formed in 1893 and is the oldest organization of its kind in the United States. Following in the footsteps of previous chairmen, such as […]
Media screen viewing guidelines
January 1st, 1970
By June Bisantz Factors that determine the cost and functionality of media mesh screens: viewing distance; size of the media surface; required brightness of the display; and desired image resolution. Lower resolution media screens are better for abstract forms or cycling color displays, while higher resolution screens are able to display bright, clear moving images […]
LED lighting facts
January 1st, 1970
By June Bisantz LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are: long lasting; LEDs can last up to 10 years at full brightness. energy efficient; LEDs generate very little heat, so a much higher percentage of electrical power goes directly to generating light, reducing power usage. capable of generating a larger spectrum of colors than other forms of […]
Analyzing the pros and cons of computerized cutting
January 1st, 1970
Compiled by Juli Case We’re going to be doing some foam cutting. We’re cutting out 200 pieces at a time and would like to use computerized equipment. The foam we’re using is quarter-inch thick “fun foam,” like you’d find at craft stores. Where can we get the equipment to cut it? We contacted a number […]
Predictions about awning and canopy trends
January 1st, 1970
By Jeff Rasmussen A survey conducted in November 2008 by IFAI asked U.S. and Canadian awning and canopy fabric end product manufacturers and suppliers to identify current issues or trends, the impact of those trends, and their expectations for 2009. What do you expect to happen in 2009? Suppliers responded: Continued economic problems in 2009; […]
Mimosa trees used for eco-friendly leather processing
January 1st, 1970
Danfield’s newest product is a 100 percent earth-friendly method for processing leather that uses a product derived from farm-bred Mimosa trees. The EcoHides™ process uses natural vegetable products and waxes to create a pliable, soft leather hide suitable for products ranging from leather shoes to furniture. Custom colors can be developed at the customer’s request. […]
Researchers investigate environmental impact of nanotechnology
January 1st, 1970
By Galynn Nordstrom It’s not quite like the self-replicating nanobots that threaten humanity on “Star Gate,” but the predictions of nanotech-inspired technological leaps are often countered by warnings from scientific, health and environmental organizations about the possible dangers of nanotechnology that haven’t yet been fully explored. One nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. What if […]
Industry professionals recycle PVC
January 1st, 1970
By Janice Kleinschmidt When Christo and Jeanne-Claude call themselves “environmental artists,” they are referring to the fact that their works transform the way we view our surroundings. But they are environmental artists in another way: They insist that at the end of their temporary exhibitions, the materials be recycled. When their project The Gates, located […]
Industry experts define what it means to be green
January 1st, 1970
By Janice Kleinschmidt As long as the definition of green depends upon who is giving it, companies relying on vinyl for their livelihoods may face a response to the word “plastics” similar to the one uttered by Dustin Hoffman’s character in the classic film, The Graduate: “Just how do you mean that, sir?” “We have […]