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American Textile expands
May 15th, 2018
American Textile Company, provider of innovative sleep solutions, opened its newest location in Tifton, Ga., in March in order to meet expanding retail and e-commerce demands. The 400,000-square- foot warehousing and distribution facility more than doubles the company’s distribution capacity. The textile maker has grown over 10 percent annually for the last 10 years, driven […]
A&E and Applied DNA Sciences collaborate
May 14th, 2018
American & Efird (A&E), a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer thread and technical textiles, has reached an agreement with Applied DNA Sciences Inc. to develop sewing thread utilizing Applied DNA’s CertainT® anti-counterfeiting technology. DNA technology can protect a wide range of products, from luxury consumer brands to industrial applications. Known for its leadership […]
G & J Awning purchases Hoigaard’s Custom Canvas and Awning
May 10th, 2018
Gary Buermann and Beth Brenny, owners of G & J Awning, have announced the purchase of Hoigaard’s Custom Canvas and Awning, Plymouth, Minnesota. Hoigaard’s, an awning manufacturer, was founded 120 years ago and was one of fourteen companies that founded Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) in 1912. Approximately 6 months ago Buermann and Brenny, co-owners […]
The Cutting Room
May 9th, 2018
June 12, 2018 | Noon EST Free to IFAI Members/$79.00 for Nonmembers The presenters will cover four components used in a cutting room: digitizing, cutting, material handling and ROI. Learn what applications are best suited for full automation and how to implement them and increase your product volumes. Presenters Truy Pham Autometrix Inc. Truy “Tree” […]
Webinar: Selling quality over price
May 9th, 2018
June 20, 2018 | Noon EST Free to IFAI Members/$75.00 for Nonmembers Learn about increasing your bottom line and how to encourage your clients to upgrade to better quality materials. Find out how upselling reflects company image, leads to future referrals and produces long-lasting products. Presenter Dave Callahan Granite State Cover & Canvas Inc. […]
Toray to acquire TenCate Advanced Composites
May 7th, 2018
Toray Industries Inc., Tokyo, Japan, has reached an agreement to acquire Tencate Advanced Composites (TCAC), a developer and producer of advanced thermoplastic-and thermoset-based composites. Toray is committed to accelerating the growth of TCAC in the coming years, fully supporting its management’s strategy and investment growth plans. The combination brings together complementary product offerings in high […]
IFAI’S Student Design Competition: Deadline is May 15, 2018
May 4th, 2018
Each year, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) sponsors a Student Design Competition for students enrolled in a post-secondary college or university program studying textiles, apparel, engineering or design. The annual competition offers students a valuable opportunity to build their portfolios and advance their career opportunities—and first-place winners also receive a $6,000+ Prize Pack with […]
Bally Ribbon Mills receives Space Technology Award
May 2nd, 2018
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, received a Space Technology Award from NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) for weaving the three-dimensional (3-D) material used to support the Heat-shield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET) team. The team is developing a new […]
Startup Booster Competition winners named
May 2nd, 2018
JEC Group, a global information and connection company in the composite sector, announced the winners of its Startup Booster Competition, the largest international startup competition in the composite sector, at JEC World 2018 in Paris. N12 Technologies won for vertically aligned carbon nanotubes at interlaminar interfaces for lighter and more durable composite structures. Inca-Fiber GmbH […]
Zipper tricks: tips and techniques
May 1st, 2018
Providing an excellent end product is paramount to marine fabricators, and zippers play a vital role in the long-term functionality of everything from covers to cushions. But zippers can be tricky. Choosing the right one can be confusing, and working with zippers in difficult situations takes both expertise and patience. Important features For Rebecca Tarockoff, […]