Arlon Graphics launches social media automotive restyling photo contest: #Wrapwars
February 13th, 2014
Deadline: Feb. 21, 2014. Arlon Graphics, Santa Ana, Calif., invites social media followers to show off their talent and passion for automotive restyling film by participating in Arlon’s #wrapwars competition. Participants must wrap their cars in Arlon Ultimate PremiumPlus™ colors, including: Riviera Blue Gloss, Gunmetal Metallic, Heat Wave or True Blood, and submit their high-resolution […]
Mutoh America Inc. partners with Avery Dennison for another year of Car Wrap Training classes
February 11th, 2014
Program focuses on in-depth understanding of graphic installation and certification. Mutoh America Inc., a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, has announced its partnership with Avery Dennison to offer the Car Wrap Training Program in ten cities across the United States in 2014. Classes will be hosted by master installer Justin Pate. Dates […]
Phifer Inc. showcases new fabrics, website, logo at 2014 International Window Coverings Expo
February 10th, 2014
Leading interior sun control fabric manufacturer Phifer Inc. unveiled several fresh fabric offerings, its company website redesign and a sleek new SheerWeave brand mark at the International Window Coverings Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 4-6. Phifer’s newly redesigned website, www.phifer.com, features an attractive layout, lots of handy product information and more streamlined, user-friendly navigation. […]
Diamond Brand supports U.S. military
February 7th, 2014
WNC company makes donation to families of fallen soldiers through the Night Stalker Association. Diamond Brand Manufacturing, Arden, N.C., has announced a donation in support of families of fallen soldiers and the Night Stalker Association: the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Diamond Brand has supported various arms of the U.S. military through its manufacturing […]
SWIFA 38th Annual Convention
February 4th, 2014
The Southwest Industrial Fabrics Association (SWIFA) will hold its annual conference this year in Grapevine, Texas, at the Embassy Suites and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor. The event will feature informative meetings and round table discussions and manufacturing tips covering awnings, marine and truck tarp-related products. Historic Grapevine also offers an inviting collection of shops, restaurants […]
Free publicity for fabric suppliers: Specialty Fabric Showcase 2014 in the Review
February 3rd, 2014
The Specialty Fabrics Review annual Fabric Showcase, scheduled for the April and May 2014 issues, will focus reader attention on the special benefits and advantages of the new fabrics available to them from industry suppliers. This is an opportunity for all fabric manufacturers and distributors to get the word out, to readers in markets ranging […]
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews John Conroy
February 1st, 2014
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist How do you balance meeting deadlines and running the company within the reasonable hours of the day? You have to realize that there’s life outside the company, and as soon as you fail to see that, something’s going to suffer. The best way to address that challenge is by proper planning […]
The failsafe questions
February 1st, 2014
John Conroy ensures project success by asking the right questions. “We design projects by thinking about how they could fail,” says John Conroy, owner of House of Canvas, Ottawa, Ont., Canada. “By considering all the things that could possibly go wrong, before even starting the project, we minimize surprises.” While in high school, Conroy began […]
Mix ‘n’ Match interiors
February 1st, 2014
New Mix ‘N’ Match Collection from Carnegie Fabrics consists of simple, versatile basics that can dress up or down any interior designer’s palette. Collection includes upholstery, window and panel fabrics that meet essential performance standards for commercial interiors in hotels, offices, health care facilities and retail spaces. Four new upholstery patterns, including “Allure 6468” versatile […]
Ballasting act
February 1st, 2014
TRD-developed ballasting tool provides an accurate way to calculate ballast weights. By Jake Kulju Poet Maya Angelou is known for saying, “When you know better, you do better.” Tent installations may be an odd application for a poet’s inspirational words, but the quote succinctly describes the tent rental industry’s new approach to accurately calculating ballast […]