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Neschen Americas hires senior product manager
May 1st, 2008
Neschen Americas, Elkridge, Md., welcomes Andreas DeGroot to the company’s product management team. Andreas has been appointed senior product manager for Inkjet Media. In this capacity, he will direct the product development, marketing, and distribution channel management of Neschen and SEAL brand textiles, adhesive vinyl, and specialty printing media.
Gandinnovations names chief operating officer
May 1st, 2008
Terry Vandewarker has been appointed chief operating officer for Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Vandewarker has more than 20 years of senior operational and financial experience, and has worked within the digital graphic and printing industry with such companies as Encad Inc. and Eastman Kodak. Vandewarker’s extensive knowledge and experience will play a key part in […]
Performance Fabrics and Fibers LLC expands
May 1st, 2008
The Williamsburg County Development Board and the South Carolina Department of Commerce joined Performance Fabrics and Fibers LLC in announcing that the company has expanded in Williamsburg County, adding a manufacturing facility and 42 full-time employees. Performance currently operates in Williamsburg County, S.C., and has expanded as a result of market demands.
Kuraray Co. Ltd. completes manufacturing facility expansion
May 1st, 2008
Kuraray Co. Ltd., Fort Mill, S.C., has completed expansion of its Vectran® fiber manufacturing facility in Saijo City, Japan. The manufacturing facility in Fort Mill has also undergone recent improvements to increase capacity. The company said it is increasing production of its Vectran fiber by 40 percent, to 1,000 tons annually. This fiber is the […]
OptiTex Ltd. sponsors Nolcha Fashion Week
May 1st, 2008
OptiTex Ltd., New York, N.Y., was a sponsor of Nolcha Fashion Week, London 2008, which featured work by New York-based artist Laurance Rassin. He premiered a line of silk dresses with abstract prints, designed using OptiTex software. OptiTex’s CAD/CAM software provides fully adjustable 2D and 3D models. Designers can now increase speed to market and […]
Roland DGA holds “I love my Roland” contest
May 1st, 2008
Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., is on the lookout for the most creative, outrageous, and dedicated Roland enthusiasts with its “I love my Roland” contest. Entries received before July 31 will be featured on the Roland Web site. Twenty-five finalists will be chosen to participate in a drawing for prizes. The contest is open to customers […]
Details of ATNT 2008 announced
May 1st, 2008
The 5th edition of the International Conference on “Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles-ATNT 2008” will be organized by Texas Tech University in collaboration with Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India from July 14–16, 2008. Several leading international professional bodies, including IFAI (Safety and Protective Products Division), serve as honorary sponsors. The theme and […]
Miller Weldmaster takes its show on the road
May 1st, 2008
Miller Weldmaster, a Navarre, Ohio, manufacturer of hot air/hot wedge welding equipment for industrial fabrics and thermoplastics, landed customers during its frequent trade show appearances. The nagging thought persisted, however, that many customers expressed enthusiasm without following up. How could the company get its impressive equipment in front of customers too busy, preoccupied or overwhelmed […]
Pat Hayes named chair of EDC
May 1st, 2008
Pat Hayes is the new chair of the Elgin, Ill., Chamber of Commerce Challenge 21 Economic Development Council. Hayes is founder and chairman of Fabric Images, which specializes in high-resolution four-color process dye sublimation printed graphics on fabrics. The company now operates in Elgin; Orlando, Fla.; and Mexico City. He serves on the Fabric Graphics […]
Ohio lawmaker proposes ban on foreign-made flags
May 1st, 2008
Retailers that sell U.S. or Ohio flags made in other countries would face possible jail time and fines, under legislation proposed by one Ohio state lawmaker. Senate Bill 316 would ban the retail sale of U.S. or Ohio flags made outside U.S. borders. Those found guilty of doing so would face third-degree misdemeanor charges, punishable […]