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Lectra, Johnson Controls extend partnership
April 23rd, 2015
Lectra used exclusively by Johnson Controls for its automotive seating supply business. Lectra, a Paris-based integrated systems manufacturer for technologies used to cut high-ply materials (fabrics, leather and technical textiles) will be used exclusively by Wisconsin-based Johnson Controls Inc. in its automotive seating supply business. The two companies formed a partnership 10 years ago and […]
Congressman Doug Collins visits TenCate Geosynthetics
April 22nd, 2015
Discussions focused on workforce development and new approaches to national infrastructure challenges. TenCate Geosynthetics Americas recently welcomed Congressman Doug Collins, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s ninth congressional district, to its Cornelia manufacturing facility. Collins met with TenCate Geosynthetics leadership, toured the manufacturing facility and spoke with employees. Discussions focused on the need for workforce development, the […]
International Achievement Award entries due June 30
April 21st, 2015
Annual competition promotes awareness of specialty fabrics. Entries for IFAI’s annual International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition are due June 30. The goal of the competition is to promote awareness of specialty fabrics used in a variety of products and applications. Entries are judged by industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals. Winners are selected […]
In memoriam: Don F. Racine
April 21st, 2015
Don F. Racine of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away April 18 at the age of 61. Racine was an active member of the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) and a frequent presenter at MFA conventions and workshops, as well as IFAI Expo. He was a regular featured author on instructional techniques in Marine Fabricator magazine and a […]
FabricLink announces Top 10 Awards for 2014–15
April 20th, 2015
Winners include manufacturing and production technologies and insulation solutions. The FabricLink Network (FLN) recently announced the winners of its annual Top 10 Innovation Awards, presented to exceptional textile-based materials and technologies that have launched during the past year and are commercially available. The FLN recognizes the research and development effort required to create new products […]
SCORE releases infographic on recruiting, hiring trends
April 17th, 2015
New statistics on how small businesses find new employees and keep them happy. Small business mentoring organization SCORE has released an infographic displaying new statistics that report on how small businesses are finding new employees and keeping them happy. According to the data, 42 percent of small business owners cite hiring new employees as a […]
Fluorine-free solution
April 17th, 2015
Crypton’s C Zero is a new category of environmentally friendly, non-fluorinated performance enhancements. The finish technology provides resistance to water-based stains, such as sodas, coffee and wine, using an innovative, fluorine-free formula. C Zero is a factory-applied process; the entire fabric is immersed to ensure every fiber is treated, and the chemistry is cross-linked for […]
New cotton sustainability assessment tool
April 16th, 2015
Online tool from Textile Exchange measures environmental, economic and social aspects of organic cotton production. Textile Exchange (TE), a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating sustainability in textile manufacturing, has launched the Organic Cotton Sustainability Assessment Tool (OC-SAT), an online tool for assessing the environmental, economic and social impacts of organic cotton agriculture. TE will hold an […]
SMART’s education program reaches 1 million students
April 16th, 2015
Three-year campaign teaches students the importance of recycling used textiles. The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), an international trade association for the for-profit used clothing recycling industry, has reached more than 1 million students through its elementary education program. The program, developed with The Education Center LLC, provides grade-appropriate resources for elementary teachers […]
MTEX expands to North America
April 15th, 2015
New facilities located in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area. MTEX® Solutions, a European wide-format digital textile print solutions manufacturer, has launched MTEX America LLC, to be headed by industry veteran Clem Sison. Its new facilities—including a showroom and training and demonstration space— will be located in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut […]