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Dainese and FIS team up to improve skier safety
February 6th, 2015
First real-life deployment of D-air®Ski tested by FIS athlete. In collaboration with the International Ski Federation (FIS), Italian retail firm Dainese S.p.A. developed the D-air Ski, a device designed to improve the safety of alpine ski racers, specifically in speed disciplines. The wearable device uses Dainese’s D-air technology, an intelligent protection system that detects dangerous […]
APDN granted U.S. patent for pimaTyping® authentication
February 5th, 2015
Enables identification of ELS pima cultivars, distinguishing country of origin. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a “Methods for Genotyping Mature Cotton Fibers and Textiles” patent to Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) for its pimaTyping authentication of extra long staple (ELS) or pima cotton-based products. Unlike APDN’s fiberTyping® patent that identifies the genetic […]
Richard Childress, Roland DGA renew partnership
February 4th, 2015
Roland printers used to produce wraps, graphics for racecars, transport vehicles, pit equipment. Leading NASCAR race team Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has renewed its partnership with Roland DGA Corp. through 2019. RCR uses Roland wide-format printers and printer/cutters to produce wraps and graphics for the organization’s racecars, transport vehicles, trailers and pit support equipment. The […]
Create a crisis communications plan using social media
February 3rd, 2015
Agility Recovery and SBA to host free webinar Feb. 10. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will partner with Agility Recovery to provide tips on creating a crisis communications plan using social media. The free webinar will be held Feb. 10 from 2-3 p.m. EST. From snow storms to a power outage or in-house crisis, […]
Free publicity for fabric suppliers
February 3rd, 2015
Fabric showcase submissions due Feb. 13. The Specialty Fabrics Review annual Fabric Showcase, scheduled for the April and May 2015 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 […]
Garmatex and Diagnomics fight infection
February 1st, 2015
Garmatex Technologies Inc., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and Diagnomics Inc., San Diego, Calif., have signed a five-year letter of intent to develop health care scrubs and linens, using Garmatex’s fabric treatment expertise and Diagnomics’ biotech testing and genome sequencing to produce the next generation of antimicrobial textiles that fight hospital-acquired infections. Diagnomics will make a significant […]
Beyond the boat
February 1st, 2015
Some marine fabricators prefer to stay within their market. Others have branched out, or are exploring doing so. Ameritex Fabric Systems, headquartered in Bradenton, Fla., now provides golf cart enclosures, says Don Zirkelbach, company president. About two years ago, seeing a need for better golf cart enclosures, the company decided to go after this market. […]
Using agents overseas
February 1st, 2015
Before your agent can sell for you, sell your company and your products to your agent. If you are a small or midsize company that sees opportunities in foreign markets, the first and in many ways the most important step will be to find an agent or representative who works in the part of the […]
In memoriam: E.E. “Pete” McConnell
February 1st, 2015
Eugene “Pete” McConnell of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Jan. 3 at age 87. McConnell served two three-year terms as an active director (from 1983– 89) on IFAI’s board of directors. McConnell was owner/president of Capital City Awning in Columbus, Ohio, for more than 45 years. Capital City Awning has been an IFAI member since 1967.
Thomas joins Futureguard
February 1st, 2015
Based in the Greensboro area of North Carolina, Kevin Thomas is the new southern region sales representative for Futureguard Building Products, Auburn, Maine, offering more than 22 years of experience managing wholesale and retail sales in the exterior and interior shade control business. He also has extensive knowledge of building and home integration using Somfy […]