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January 2012 Issue

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Features

Kathy Schaefer applies science to business

Kathy Schaefer draws on a background in psychology for a smooth and productive workflow.
Engineered fabrics

Suppliers of performance fabrics respond to wide-ranging inventory demands and customer needs.
Trends in tents

Make the most of today's tent trends.
Creatively competitive strategies

Strategies that are paying off in today’s marketplace.

Markets

Geosynthetics play critical role in New Orleans' levee system

Geosynthetic materials have figured prominently in providing New Orleans with the best flood protection the city has ever had.
Nice S.p.A acquires elero Group

Nice S.p.A, an Italian-based home automation giant, recently acquired elero Group, manufacturer of control systems for roller shutters, sun awnings and rolling doors.
Kathy Schaefer applies science to business

Kathy Schaefer draws on a background in psychology for a smooth and productive workflow.
Fabric provides stylish shade

SunTex® 90 Design fabric was created with the exterior roller shade market in mind.
Turf system reuses water for drinking, irrigation

GreenSource combines synthetic turf and water filtration technologies to allow sports facilities to treat and re-use water.
GAO to study geosynthetics lifecycle

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study lifecycle costs and benefits of incorporating geosynthetics into pavement projects.
Estonia Pavilion features colorful building wrap

The Estonia Pavilion wraps the building with colorful patterns and designs.
Inkjet printer for efficiency

Durst Phototechnik AG presents an alternative to flatbed screen printing: the Kappa 180.
Economical film laminating

Drytac® Corp., Richmond, Va., has added the JM55Fuzion to its line of film laminators.
Fabrics for printing

Fisher Textiles has introduced new fabrics for printing, including GF 7176 Supreme Knit.
Printable window perforated vinyl

PanoRama Innova 40, a Universal window perforated vinyl, has a Universal Print Liner specifically designed to be compatible with latex, UV-curable, solvent and eco-solvent inks.
Inflatable VW hospitality unveiled in Moscow

Volkswagen VW recently unveiled a mega-inflatable structure in Moscow to prepare for the Sochi Winter Games.
Woven mesh helps the Auckland Zoo make fences disappear

Like many other new zoo exhibits around the world, woven metal mesh plays a leading role in building large spatial enclosures for birds and animals while preserving a connection with the outside.
Winter’s tale leads to prosthetic WintersGel™

A heartwarming movie about devising a prosthetic tail suitable for a dolphin has helped launch a new material, WintersGel™, that allows human amputees to wear their prostheses longer.
White workwear for hygienic environments

The Hohenstein Institute offers a new kind of fiber for white, antimicrobial and comfortable clothing suitable for health and food-preparation work.
High-tech textile products

Bekaert Textiles has launched MediTiss® high-tech textile products designed for the healthcare and hospital market.
Engineered fabrics

Suppliers of performance fabrics respond to wide-ranging inventory demands and customer needs.
FR laminate technology

Gore® Pyrad™ Flame Retardant is a new laminate technology that offers an optimal combination of thermal/flashover burn protection, environmental protection and comfort.
Tent covers National Museum of American Jewish History opening

EventQuip installed 22,880 square feet of tenting and over 15,000 square feet of flooring and carpet for the opening celebration of the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Tent creates upscale venue for southern wedding

For a stylish wedding in New Orleans’ Garden District, Mahaffey Fabric Structures was asked to make the tent look more like an upscale event venue on the inside, rather than a standard tent.
A clearspan like no other

Clearspan structure system offered as a premium product to the customer’s client base.
Trends in tents

Make the most of today's tent trends.
Rental industry performance standards from ARA

The American Rental Association (ARA) has announced the publication of “ARA Rental Market Metrics™,” a white paper outlining industry standards for calculating and reporting equipment rental company performance metrics.
Textured wool upholstery fabric blends old with new

Camira Fabrics Ltd. returned to its archive of catalogued designs and chose a former favorite to bring back to life in a re-inspired contemporary interpretation.

News

India a top market for U.S. textile exports

India is still one of the top four markets for U.S. apparel and textile products.
Hohenstein laboratory in Hong Kong

The Hohenstein Institute opened a new test laboratory in Hong Kong.
Rental industry performance standards from ARA

The American Rental Association (ARA) has announced the publication of “ARA Rental Market Metrics™,” a white paper outlining industry standards for calculating and reporting equipment rental company performance metrics.
RISE 2011: focus on strategies for success

The 2011 RISE Conference was held Oct. 3–6 in Raleigh, N.C.
NCTO: Opposing the Korea FTA

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) thanked the 52 members of Congress who voted “NO” on the Korea FTA.
Nice S.p.A acquires elero Group

Nice S.p.A, an Italian-based home automation giant, recently acquired elero Group, manufacturer of control systems for roller shutters, sun awnings and rolling doors.
MarChem CFI expands coating, laminating

Specialty laminating and coating technologies have enhanced the capabilities of MarChem CFI to improve its services to customers.
Huizenga lead on DIOLEN® SAFE

FR Safety Yarns GmbH & Co. KG names Tim Huizenga as lead for DIOLEN® SAFE.
Romero, Prada join Vertilux sales

Vertilux Ltd. has promoted two sales executives to bring the company’s blinds, shades and window coverings to Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Mertz to lead ORACAL USA

Randall Mertz's successful efforts to enlarge ORACAL’s market share has led to his appointment as president and CEO of ORACAL USA.

Products

Winter’s tale leads to prosthetic WintersGel™

A heartwarming movie about devising a prosthetic tail suitable for a dolphin has helped launch a new material, WintersGel™, that allows human amputees to wear their prostheses longer.
Canopy copes with unpredictable winds

AR Industries developed a new style of canopy to cope with the unpredictable winds.
Floating canopy protects sun-conscious consumers

Sun-conscious consumers worried about skin damage from UV light can enjoy the lake or pool ambiance and shade with Water-Shade canopy floats.
Textured wool upholstery fabric blends old with new

Camira Fabrics Ltd. returned to its archive of catalogued designs and chose a former favorite to bring back to life in a re-inspired contemporary interpretation.
Inkjet printer for efficiency

Durst Phototechnik AG presents an alternative to flatbed screen printing: the Kappa 180.
Economical film laminating

Drytac® Corp., Richmond, Va., has added the JM55Fuzion to its line of film laminators.
Fabrics for printing

Fisher Textiles has introduced new fabrics for printing, including GF 7176 Supreme Knit.
High-tech textile products

Bekaert Textiles has launched MediTiss® high-tech textile products designed for the healthcare and hospital market.
Fabric provides stylish shade

SunTex® 90 Design fabric was created with the exterior roller shade market in mind.
Products designed for high heat applications

Primarily designed for high heat applications, 20 new Fireloc products from American Cord and Webbing have been UL-certified for use in the U.S. and Canada.
FR laminate technology

Gore® Pyrad™ Flame Retardant is a new laminate technology that offers an optimal combination of thermal/flashover burn protection, environmental protection and comfort.
Drapery fabric creates luxury interiors

Halina drapery fabric is luxurious yet livable, woven, pleated, and cross-embossed.
Printable window perforated vinyl

PanoRama Innova 40, a Universal window perforated vinyl, has a Universal Print Liner specifically designed to be compatible with latex, UV-curable, solvent and eco-solvent inks.
Workholding device

Supply55 Inc. is now offering MediaGRIP™, a workholding device for use in fabricating labels, heat transfer materials and vinyl in the sign, screen and graphic arts markets.

Business

Creatively competitive strategies

Strategies that are paying off in today’s marketplace.
Kathy Schaefer applies science to business

Kathy Schaefer draws on a background in psychology for a smooth and productive workflow.
Using Google Hangouts at work

Google Hangouts enable improved features in real-time, online collaborations.
Engineered fabrics

Suppliers of performance fabrics respond to wide-ranging inventory demands and customer needs.

Projects

Inflatable VW hospitality unveiled in Moscow

Volkswagen VW recently unveiled a mega-inflatable structure in Moscow to prepare for the Sochi Winter Games.
White workwear for hygienic environments

The Hohenstein Institute offers a new kind of fiber for white, antimicrobial and comfortable clothing suitable for health and food-preparation work.
Estonia Pavilion features colorful building wrap

The Estonia Pavilion wraps the building with colorful patterns and designs.
Turf system reuses water for drinking, irrigation

GreenSource combines synthetic turf and water filtration technologies to allow sports facilities to treat and re-use water.
Energy scavenger collects electricity

"Energy scavenger device” converts solar and kinetic energy into electricity.
Tent covers National Museum of American Jewish History opening

EventQuip installed 22,880 square feet of tenting and over 15,000 square feet of flooring and carpet for the opening celebration of the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Tent creates upscale venue for southern wedding

For a stylish wedding in New Orleans’ Garden District, Mahaffey Fabric Structures was asked to make the tent look more like an upscale event venue on the inside, rather than a standard tent.
A clearspan like no other

Clearspan structure system offered as a premium product to the customer’s client base.
Woven mesh helps the Auckland Zoo make fences disappear

Like many other new zoo exhibits around the world, woven metal mesh plays a leading role in building large spatial enclosures for birds and animals while preserving a connection with the outside.

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