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Unique structure built for Australian sporting event
August 17th, 2009
HTS Höcker Germany recently won the contract to design, manufacture and install what is believed to be the world’s largest and most structurally complex demountable building. The unique structure, known as the Pit Pavilion, will be used exclusively for the Clipsal 500 V8 Super Car race held annually at Victoria Park, Adelaide, South Australia. The […]
Health Savings Accounts
August 14th, 2009
By William J. Lynott As a business owner, you’re fighting what seems like a losing battle against rising health care costs. While this problem isn’t likely to disappear, the Health Savings Account (HSA) legislation, signed into law in 2003, offers you the possibility of making a dramatic reduction in your costs. In their first year […]
Invista introduces new sustainability platform
August 14th, 2009
Invista has launched the Cordura® Cares Program to emphasize the company's commitment to sustainable practices. Sustainable performance, corporate responsibility and enduring materials comprise the three pillars of the program, which was launched at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 trade show.
P2i raises $6.7 million to support company growth
August 13th, 2009
P2i Ltd., Oxfordshire, U.K. has raised $6.7 million to increase the company’s global presence in a wide range of markets. The company plans to invest the money in facilities, marketing, sales and equipment. The funds were provided by shareholders such as Swarraton Partners, Naxos Capital Partners and Unilever Ventures.
History, development, and future prospects for geosynthetics industries in China (Part 1 of 2)
August 12th, 2009
By Jingkui Chi Abstract This article presents an introduction to the development of China’s geosynthetics production, applications, testing, and research, and discusses the market supply and demand as well as development trends. 1. Introduction 1.1 Development of geosynthetics in China The production and application of geosynthetics in China started in the late 1970s. Those materials […]
Trützschler launches nonwovens unit
August 12th, 2009
Trützschler GmbH, Dülmen, Germany, has launched a nonwovens unit as part of a recent company restructuring. The unit is comprised of Fleissner GmbH in Egelsbach, Germany, Erko Trützschler GmbH in Dülmen, Germany and American Trützschler in Charolotte, N.C.
Geosynthetics magazine launches new website
August 10th, 2009
Geosynthetics magazine, an IFAI publication serving the geosynthetics industry, has launched a new website. The site features the current issue of the magazine, up-to-date geosynthetics news, a blog and two years of previously published content, along with PDFs of older issues. New issues of the magazine will be uploaded on the first of every other […]
Recacril woven acrylic fabric used for variety of applications
August 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case I have a client asking for a fabric I’ve never heard of before: Recacril. What is it and where can I get it? Recacril is a woven, solution-dyed acrylic fabric that originates in Europe. It’s used in awnings, casual furniture, and marine applications. SOURCE Recasens USA, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., U.S.A., +1 […]
Getting government bids
August 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case Our shop does a lot of marine work, but we do contract sewing, too. We’d like to get into military contract work. Where do we go to find out about government bids? The U.S. government buys a lot of textile products, so bidding on government and military contracts can be a […]
Plastic-coated bungee hooks available in 3/8-inch size
August 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case I need some plastic-coated bungee hooks in a 3/8-inch size. The hook portion has to be long enough to hold bungee cord. Do you have any suppliers? We found a couple of sources for the bungee hooks in the size you need: SOURCE Fasnap Corp., Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A., +1 574 264 […]