The Custom Shop’s Cuda convertible, sporting Enduratex upholstery modifications
October 17th, 2012
Enduratex, Mira Loma, Calif., and The Custom Shop have teamed up to turn out what is sure to be a show stopper at the SEMA Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Custom Shop will display the Pro Touring 1971 Hemi Cuda convertible, a pro-built street car with street performance, […]
Unifi Inc. takes active role in sustaining manufacturing in the Americas
October 16th, 2012
After working diligently with government trade officials for the past five years, Unifi Inc. and U.S. trade representatives have announced legislation providing a technical correction to the sewing thread provision in the United States Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The bill was passed in Congress on Aug. 3, 2012, and took effect on […]
Leister and Premsco announce partnership
October 15th, 2012
Leister Technologies AG and Premsco Inc. announced in an Oct. 10 press release the selection of Puerto Rico-based Premsco as Leister’s sales and distribution partner in the Caribbean. Premsco will serve as master distributor of Leister’s industrial heaters and blowers, and also has non-exclusive rights to distribute Leister’s line of plastic welding equipment used in […]
Fundraising gala for the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Nov. 14
October 12th, 2012
Meryl Streep and Susan Sarandon will be among the luminaries honoring William McDonough at a fundraising gala for the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco, Calif. The gala is being held during the week San Francisco hosts Greenbuild. The purpose of the event is […]
Scott Miller recognized as outstanding entrepreneur
October 12th, 2012
TiE Ohio, the Ohio chapter of The International Entrepreneur, has named Scott Miller of Miller Weldmaster, Navarre, Ohio, the recipient of its Global Entrepreneur Award. The Global Entrepreneur Award recognizes an entrepreneur, either foreign born or local born, who started his or her company in Ohio and has a global presence today. Award criteria considered […]
Dow introduces Silvadur™ antimicrobial treatment for textiles
October 11th, 2012
Dow Microbial Control (DMC), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has introduced Silvadur™ Antimicrobial, a new microbial control technology that provides long-lasting freshness and reliable protection against unwanted bacteria that can cause unpleasant odors, decay, rot and discoloration in fabrics. Silvadur combines the outstanding efficacy and safety of silver—a trusted antimicrobial agent for […]
Leister and Premsco announce partnership
October 10th, 2012
Leister Technologies AG and Premsco Inc. announced in an Oct. 10 press release the selection of Puerto Rico–based Premsco as Leister’s sales and distribution partner in the Caribbean. The release said that Premsco will serve as master distributor of Leister’s industrial heaters and blowers. Premsco also has non–exclusive rights to distribute Leister’s line of plastic […]
Assess your company’s disaster readiness: free SBA/Agility webinar, Oct. 16
October 10th, 2012
When it comes to emergency planning, the mind set of many business owners often falls somewhere between being proactive or reactive. Taking the first step—determining your risks— is a good start towards developing a business continuity plan best suited for the needs of your organization. Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will […]
Campaign for Wool launched in Manhattan for U.S. markets
October 9th, 2012
In late September, midtown Manhattan’s historic green space, Bryant Park, was transformed to launch the Campaign for Wool into the U.S. interiors market. The fountain became a fantastic wool sculpture; trees were wrapped in wool felt; carpets, upholstery and bedding brought a riot of color; and the stars of the show were the real-life sheep, […]
Business4Better invites nonprofits to apply for free exposition space
October 8th, 2012
Business4Better invites nonprofits to apply for free exposition space at inaugural event in May 2013 Business4Better has opened the application process for qualifying nonprofit organizations interested in fostering deeper and more impactful relationships with businesses to secure a free exhibit space at their inaugural event. Nonprofits that can offer businesses ways to dedicate employee time, […]