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OMNOVA receives winning risk assessment
June 1st, 2008
The Mogadore, Ohio, OMNOVA Solutions Inc. Performance Chemical facility staff knows a lot about risks and rewards. The plant’s innovative tool to assess the risks associated with manufacturing a product or handling a raw material won OMNOVA a 2007 Award of Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, […]
Curtains conceal elevator mechanics
June 1st, 2008
[ Coastal Canvas Products Co. ] Savannah, Ga., U.S.A. The glass elevator shaft in this upscale residence was visible from all four floors, allowing a clear view of the elevator’s mechanics. Coastal Canvas was enlisted to design curtains to conceal the mechanical apparatus, and move up and down with the elevator car without inhibiting the […]
Treaty to stimulate U.S.-Belgian trade
June 1st, 2008
A new treaty signed in December 2007 reduces the tax bite on the estimated 1,200 U.S. companies doing business in Belgium. It reduces double taxation of income, eliminates barriers to trade and investment, and facilitates movement of capital across the two countries’ borders. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Belgium is valued at $35 billion […]
Textile industry grows in India
June 1st, 2008
According to FICCI-Technopak, an Indian technical textile industry group, lack of investment and absence of research and development are the only factors hampering potential growth of technical fabrics to a $37 billion industry by 2020. Technical textiles have registered growth of greater than 11 percent, says FICCI, with building, geotechnical, medical and eight other segments […]
Atkins & Pearce introduces new Web site
June 1st, 2008
A new Web site introduced recently by Atkins & Pearce, Covington, Ky.,www.atkinsandpearce.com, describes how the company works with customers, aggressively pursues research and development, and applies its expertise to medical, military, agricultural, mining, drilling, power generation, automotive and many other applications. A&P produces engineered textiles, braids and fibers, specifically for products using wick, yarn, cord, […]
Eastman showcases virtual city on award-winning Web site
June 1st, 2008
Visit an imaginary city that showcases unique and innovative solutions to building and construction problems at a portal on the Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tenn., award-winning Innovation Lab Web site (www.eastmaninnovationlab.com). The portal features dynamic photos, video clips and interactive navigation to showcase how Eastman™ materials can change the landscape. Eastman manufactures chemicals, fibers and […]
Performance Fibers acquires four INVISTA plants
June 1st, 2008
Since becoming an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. in 2004, Performance Fibers, Richmond, Va., has purchased several North American, Asian and European businesses as part of an ongoing growth strategy. The company recently announced its acquisition of INVISTA’s North American tire cord and polyester industrial filament assets in North and South Carolina and Mexico. […]
PGI introduces green acoustic materials
June 1st, 2008
In 2007, Polymer Group Inc., Charlotte, N.C., introduced new Silonyx™ substrates as acoustic barriers in automotive trunks and wheel-well liners. This year, Silonyx will be integrated into package trays, hush panels, dash insulators and HVAC ducts, illustrating how a product that is economical and green can make a lot of noise in the market. The […]
3G Mermet expands U.S. operations
June 1st, 2008
Increasing sales of solar protection fabric and operations scattered among temporary buildings were two of the reasons that 3G Mermet tripled its floor space in its expanded Cowpens, South Carolina, facility. The new 130,000-square-foot building gives the company room to grow and consolidate corporate, sales, support, weaving, coating and warehouse in one central location. Mermet […]
OptiTex forms global business linkages
June 1st, 2008
OptiTex, Petach Tikva, Israel, recently announced expansions, partnerships and distribution agreements that put the company all over the map. In addition to opening new offices in Belgium and Bangalore, India, OptiTex has developed a partnership with Luidi Design, Los Angeles, Calif., a manufacturer of work apparel and uniforms. New distribution agreements with Neural Technology S.A.C. […]