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Everything’s connected
December 1st, 2014
Mr. Sadao Izumi moves the tent industry forward—by keeping the big picture in mind. "There are two Japanese characters that make up the word ‘manage’—and these characters represent how interdependent the process of running a business is,” says Mr. Sadao Izumi, owner and president of Izumi Co. Ltd., Toyoma, Japan, and chairman of the Japan […]
Create a self-sustaining business
December 1st, 2014
Stay on track with the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. Are you currently experiencing one or more of these common frustrations of owning a business? You feel your business is controlling you. If you didn’t need people (employees, vendors, partners…)— your business would run beautifully. There’s never enough profit. You have hit a plateau in the growth […]
The art (and science) of being flexible
December 1st, 2014
Some of the most innovative new materials for architectural applications are found in flexible composites: 1+1=3 Buildings are supposed to stand up strong and—believe it or not—be both flexible and durable. Despite impressions to the contrary, even buildings made of steel and concrete must be flexible to resist cracking and ultimately falling apart. The length […]
Beautiful options
December 1st, 2014
New materials and technologies—and borrowing from other industries— drive variety and performance in the entertainment fabrics market. Is technology driving the evolution of textiles in the entertainment industry or is industry demand driving technology? That’s the chicken-or-egg question that Jon Weingarten, president, Dazian LLC, South Hackensack, N.J., asks. Either way, there’s always something new to […]
Highlights and high points
December 1st, 2014
From the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Expo 2014 For the first time since 1951, IFAI Expo was held in Minneapolis, our home town. The skies were blue, the leaves were gold, and the halls of the Minneapolis Convention Center hosted thousands of industry professionals from all parts of the specialty fabrics supply […]
High tech and tested
December 1st, 2014
High tech and tested High tech and tested IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference focuses on innovations in medical textiles, safety fabric markets, and smart materials for the future. IFAI’s 2014 Advanced Textiles Expo covered a range of innovative new technologies and products. In some cases it may take many years before these technologies and products are […]
Making it work
December 1st, 2014
Easy money, advanced fabrics developments, marine style, equipment training and more. Easy money... Tuesday morning’s Awning Symposium opened with a panel discussion: “Easy money from frequently neglected areas.” Bruce Dickinson from Rainier Industries, Mike Falahee from Marygrove Awnings, Ohio Awning’s Andy Morse, IFM, and Atlantic Awning’s Cheryl Yennaco shared their ideas on getting more business […]
“Bloostar” the rockoon
December 1st, 2014
"Bloostar" the rockoon "Bloostar" the rockoon Spanish company zero2Infinity, which conducts unmanned scientific and technical flights, launched nanosatellites from the stratosphere in November using balloons for the first-stage portion of the launch. Known for its near-Space ballooning experience, the company has been working to expand its capabilities to include a nanosatellite launch vehicle, named bloostar, to […]
Making ideas happen
December 1st, 2014
IFF Innovation Award recognizes four top entries. The Innovation Award is presented annually by the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) to one exemplary company for an entry that is distinctive from other products currently manufactured or processes in use; benefits the specialty fabrics industry or consumer; is practical; and is cost-effective. The purpose behind the Innovation […]
Screening fabric
December 1st, 2014
Twitchell’s new line of screening fabric, Textilene® Nano 95, is lighter and finer than the original Textilene 95 fabric but maintains the same technical properties. Recommended for outdoor use, it reduces energy costs, blocks up to 95 percent of UV rays, and is 20 percent thinner than competitive fabrics, with more than 15 percent less […]