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SCORE releases infographic on B2B sales processes
June 8th, 2015
Small business mentoring organization SCORE has released an infographic featuring statistics on which sources are providing small businesses with the best business-to-business (B2B) sales leads and what percentage of leads convert to each stage of the sales funnel. It also presents data on the most effective sales practices for small businesses, including the average number […]
Research team creates electronic textile using graphene
June 5th, 2015
An international research team has developed a new technique to embed transparent, flexible graphene electrodes into fibers commonly associated with the textile industry, such as polypropylene. The team includes experts from the Centre for Graphene Science at the University of Exeter in England; the Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, Microsystems and Nanotechnology (INESC-MN) in […]
China project targets green manufacturing
June 4th, 2015
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Changzhou (China) National Hi-Tech District’s Textile and Dyeing Industrial Park will implement a series of innovative approaches to water management to boost social and economic sustainable development and gradually turn the Taihu basin into a model of proper ecological management and governance. The project is expected […]
New OEKO-TEX® requirements take effect
June 4th, 2015
The International OEKO-TEX Association, Zurich, Switzerland, announced that 10 companies received STeP (Sustainable Textile Production) certification between November 2014 and February 2015. The certification demonstrates their commitment to environmental protection, sustainability and social responsibility in accordance with STeP by OEKO-TEX. The companies include Bangladesh-based Mondol Knit-Tex Ltd.; Quanzhou Suntex Garments Co. Ltd. and Loftex China […]
Registration open for IFAI Expo 2015
June 3rd, 2015
Registration is now open for IFAI Expo 2015, the most comprehensive industrial and technical textiles event of the year. This year’s event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6–9. Programming begins Oct. 6; trade show opens Oct. 7. Attendees can save up to $300 when registering by July 4 […]
National SBIR/STTR Conference to be held June 14–17
June 3rd, 2015
The National SBIR/STTR Conference and the third annual National Innovation Summit and Showcase will be held in parallel with the 17th annual TechConnect World Conference, at the Gaylord Convention Center, Harbor, Md., June 14–17. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs encourage small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and […]
“Re-Clothe NY” receives environmental award
June 3rd, 2015
A statewide campaign to promote textile recycling in New York, “Re-Clothe NY” received a 2015 U.S. EPA Environmental Champion Award for its significant contribution to improving the environment. The campaign is collaboration between the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), the New York State Association of Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3), and the Council […]
Xennia names new sales director
June 3rd, 2015
Xennia Technology Ltd., Letchworth, U.K., has appointed Barbara Borgars as sales and marketing director. Trilingual in English, French and Spanish, she has more than 30 years of experience in global sales in the printing and graphic industries, including digital sublimation inks. An ink supplier for industrial digital inkjet processes, Xennia Technology was recently sold to […]
Miller Weldmaster opens customer support center, announces new hires
June 2nd, 2015
Miller Weldmaster of Navarre, Ohio, has opened a new Resolution Center, giving customers access to technical service and support for their Miller Weldmaster machines after point of sale. Customers who call the company will speak with someone from the Resolution Center for responsive, personalized customer service. Technical representatives are available for customer needs in many […]
Transhield, Kennon partner to produce military covers
June 2nd, 2015
Transhield Inc., Elkhart, Ind., and Kennon Products Inc., Sheridan, Wyo., have formed a partnership to deliver protective covers to the military aircraft market. The agreement allows Transhield and Kennon to provide cost-effective and affordable solutions for the protection of military aircraft assets. Transhield produces advanced-technology protective covers made of durable, waterproof, lightweight, UV-resistant and VCI+b […]