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Making connections
July 1st, 2014
Providing superior fastening products and trim to a global marketplace, American Plastics, established in 1986, supplies products to North and South America, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia. Products include zippers, webbing, narrow binding tape, hook and loop, cordage, elastic, thread, fabric and mesh; used on backpacks, truck covers, swimming pool covers, garments, hunting and the […]
Quality components = quality end products
July 1st, 2014
Hardware and fittings suppliers continually pursue improvements in their products to meet changing needs and increasing demands in the specialty fabrics industry. Lighter, stronger, more versatile and easier to install. End product manufacturers (EPMs) want these qualities in the hardware, findings and accessories they use in their products. Suppliers of these components understand the challenge […]
Mutoh America partners with ErgoSoft
July 1st, 2014
Partnership creates dye-sublimation printer RIP solution. Mutoh America Inc., a leading manufacturer of wide-format printers and cutters, has partnered with ErgoSoft for a RIP solution on its dye-sublimation line of ValueJet printers. The program is exclusive to Mutoh only, through participating dealers. Beginning this month with printer shipments for the U.S. and Canada, a dongle […]
Connection points
July 1st, 2014
The right hardware makes every job a snap. With the right outlook— it’s a riveting subject. In this global economy, when business people can order supplies from around the globe at the click of a mouse, it’s easy to assume that we can get whatever we want, whenever we want. But in fact, long-term trends […]
Celebrating excellence
July 1st, 2014
The IFAI Canada 2014 Honours Program winners. Five winners selected by the Canada Honours Program were announced at the annual IFAI Canada Expo held March 13–14 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Ont. Entries are open to members of IFAI Canada and judged on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. In memory of former […]
In memoriam: Steve Gordon
July 1st, 2014
Trident Industrial Products of Sunrise, Fla., is deeply saddened to report the passing of Steve Gordon on May 17, 2014, at the age of 69. As an integral member of Trident for more than 40 years, his contributions to the company, as well as to the entire textile industry, are immeasurable. He will be sorely […]
Mead joins Hohenstein Institute America
July 1st, 2014
Hohenstein Institute America has announced that Ben Mead is the company’s new customer relations and technical specialist. Mead brings a strong background in textile chemistry and sustainability to the position, and is also active in many textile industry trade associations. He holds a B.S. in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State University.
New member for TMI LLC team
July 1st, 2014
TMI International LLC, a leading supplier of workplace environmental management systems and other PVC-based products, has announced that Rob Hinckley has joined the team as vice president of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for all sales and marketing functions across the company. Hinckley holds an M.A. in Organizational Behavior and a B.A. in […]
Top Value honors retiree Hunter
July 1st, 2014
Stan Hunter, senior sales consultant for Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Ind., has shown a deep commitment to his job selling print media, industrial textiles and recreational fabrics for 31 years. He’s also shown a deep commitment to motorcycles, race cars and sports cars. The company, in recognition of his technical knowledge and customer service, has […]
Magazine recognizes Ehmke executive
July 1st, 2014
Philadelphia SmartCEO magazine issued an Executive Management Award to Glenn A. Aust, director of engineering at Ehmke Manufacturing Company Inc., a Philly-based manufacturer of industrial textiles for aerospace applications. Aust was featured in the March/April 2014 issue for his oversight of engineering operations, cost-cutting initiatives and strategic planning expertise. He also oversees a team of […]