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Strength for clearspans
April 1st, 2014
VentaSpan® and VentaSpan Sun-Bloc® reinforced vinyl laminated fabrics were developed to address the stresses of wide-span structures. The high-strength substrates are engineered to resist UV damage and cold cracking. Available in a variety of construction weights in white, black, blue, green, red and yellow, the standard width is 61 inches; custom widths are available. ABC […]
Award-winning geosynthetics
April 1st, 2014
Two IAA-winning projects demonstrate the benefits of geotextile tubes for marine engineering. Award of Excellence TenCate Geosynthetics, Pendergrass, Ga., USA The Embraport Container and Bulk Liquid Terminal was permitted for construction on the north shore of the port of Santos, Brazil, estuary in a tidal zone that would require importing approximately 1.5 million cubic meters […]
In memoriam: Robert P. Weingartner Sr.
April 1st, 2014
Longtime owner of Cincinnati-based Queen City Awning Robert P. Weingartner Sr., MFC, passed away on Feb. 15, 2014, at the age of 81. He was an active member of IFAI for many years; in addition to serving two terms on the IFAI board of directors, he also served as chairman of the certification committee, and […]
Futureguard recruits Jepson
April 1st, 2014
Futureguard Building Products, Auburn, Maine, manufacturer of NuImage and Bel-Aire awnings, has announced that Clark Jepson will be the company’s new southeastern dealer sales representative. Jepson is a U.S. Navy veteran and former owner of Ageless Awnings in Tampa, Fla., for more than 20 years. His experience in direct sales, marketing, service and installation will […]
Compton joins Top Value Fabrics
April 1st, 2014
Michael Compton has assumed the role of business development manager for Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Ind., to support the expansion of the company’s Print Media Division. Compton has 13 years of experience working in digital printing on textiles with major international companies. Top Value Fabrics supplies print media, industrial textiles and recreational fabrics through a […]
Sattler AG revamps marketing team
April 1st, 2014
The North American arm of Sattler AG, Hudson, N.C., manufacturer of fabrics for awning, marine, transportation and industrial applications, reorganized its marketing team in February. Steve Weiss, Sattler AG’s vice-president of awning sales, will now add marine product sales to his responsibilities. Weiss is tasked with expanding market share of Sattler AG products within U.S. […]
Drytac offers customers AIR MILES® rewards
April 1st, 2014
Canadian customers of Drytac® Canada, based in Toronto, will receive one AIR MILES reward mile for every $40 spent on eligible purchases of the company’s adhesive-coated product line. AIR MILES is Canada’s most recognized coalition loyalty program. Customers with an AIR MILES Collector Card present it when shopping at sponsoring businesses. Once sufficient reward miles […]
Taylor Made preferred supplier for Brunswick
April 1st, 2014
A supply agreement between Taylor Made Systems, Gloversville, N.Y., and Brunswick Boat Group builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Taylor Made was designated the preferred supplier for glazed system products installed on Brunswick boats. Marine glazing systems and framed-glass windshields for power boats are Taylor Made specialties, and the company offers products […]
The right light, framed for scholarship
April 1st, 2014
Students visiting the Munday Library and Learning Commons, a classroom and technology hub for St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas, thrive on the renovated building’s indirect sunlight, muted acoustics and clean, elegant design. Architects Sasaki Associates created the right frame for study and scholarship using LightFrame® from SEFAR® Architecture, a Depew, N.Y., manufacturer of fabric […]
Crypton expands its performance portfolio
April 1st, 2014
For 20 years, Crypton Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has manufactured environmentally friendly performance fabrics with stain resistance, moisture management and antimicrobial properties for health care, hospitality, commercial and residential applications. The company has become well- known for its strategic and innovative new product developments, branding techniques and strategies. In a strategic move to expand into […]