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Strengthening skills in the Land of 10,000 Lakes
June 2nd, 2014
For students in St. Paul, Minn., getting on the right track to a career in growing local industries starts early. Thanks to a $3.6 million Youth CareerConnect grant, the city's existing Right Track summer youth employment program is partnering with St. Paul public schools and St. Paul College to create two new career academies in […]
Carnegie becomes Certified B Corporation
June 1st, 2014
Carnegie, Rockville Centre, N.Y., has passed a rigorous third party assessment performed by the nonprofit organization B Lab to become the first textile and wall covering company to become a Certified B Corporation. The designation means the company meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Carnegie joins such companies as Patagonia, […]
Year-round in a yurt
June 1st, 2014
Design meets New Zealand building code standards. By Julie Swiler Yurts have been around for more than 3,000 years, yet they have a very modern appeal. The natural dwelling of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia, the circular, domed structure is a light-filled and airy living space. In Mongolia, the word is ger, which, translated […]
New Mutoh America VP
June 1st, 2014
Brian Phipps, formerly general manager at Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., has been appointed vice president and general manager for the manufacturer of wide-format printers and cutters. He will oversee the continued growth of North and Latin American sales and operations. In his new role, he will work on new product development and provide input […]
Promotions at Herculite
June 1st, 2014
Three key employees at Herculite Products Inc., a manufacturer of tent, awning, digital and marine high-performance fabrics located in Emigsville, Pa., have been appointed to new positions. Dan Dix has been appointed business manager of digital media. A member of the Herculite team for more than 11 years, Dix brings a wealth of knowledge to […]
Global Imaging expands technical team
June 1st, 2014
Russell Fernandez, Bryan Lebsack and David Shaw have joined the technical support team of Global Imaging, Louisville, Colo., to help provide additional technical expertise to customers of the company’s digital print systems and supplies. Fernandez’s expertise includes equipment implementations, repairs and maintenance; Lebsack is proficient in all aspects of equipment installation, operation and maintenance; Shaw, […]
Taylor Made appoints Zirkelbach
June 1st, 2014
Craig Zirkelbach has been named regional sales manager representing Taylor Made Systems and its Ameritex Fabric Systems subsidiary in the southeastern United States. Zirkelbach honed his expertise in the marine industry as an executive for Ameritex Technologies prior to its merge with Taylor Made of Gloversville, N.Y. He will be based in Simpsonville, S.C., with […]
A&R Tarpaulins named Small Business of the Year
June 1st, 2014
A&R Tarpaulins Inc., a Fontana, Calif., manufacturer of technical and engineered fabric products, architectural fabric products, and tarp and industrial fabric products, was named Small Business of the Year for the 2014 California Small Business Day celebration in Sacramento, Calif. Senator Norma Torres, Senate District No. 32, selected the company, which is one of 80 […]
Bloomer Plastics expands capacity
June 1st, 2014
Bloomer Plastics, producer of custom-engineered cast embossed films for the industrial, medical and packaging markets, has completed a multi-million dollar capacity expansion program that will help the company meet the demand for its polyolefin-based products. Based in Bloomer, Wis., the company also produces plastic used in diaper manufacturing. In addition to the expansion, Bloomer Plastics […]
Glen Raven, Sunbury celebrate 20-year partnership
June 1st, 2014
Two decades ago, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Glen Raven, N.C., was looking to expand its upholstery fabrics business. The company looked to Sunbury Textile Mills of Sunbury, Pa., for its access to decorative jobber markets. Today, the partnership, which combined the performance heritage of the Sunbrella® brand with Sunbury’s reputation for high-end design, remains strong. […]