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Webinar registration open: Introduction to Military Contract Bidding
July 9th, 2019
The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world. Learn how to get started doing business with the various agencies in a one-hour webinar. Attendees will learn to: find opportunities through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) bid board systemset up and tailor searchesread the different types of solicitation noticesunderstand the […]
Textile machinery market growth
July 9th, 2019
According to a report published by IndustryARC, the global textile machinery market is estimated to reach $7.17 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.99 percent. Increasing population and disposable incomes as well as technological innovations in processes account for the growth. Asia-Pacific was the leading market for textile machinery globally in 2018. The […]
Joseph Wiegand joins Snyder Mfg.
July 8th, 2019
Snyder Mfg. has announced the addition of Joseph Wiegand to its sales and business development team. Wiegand brings more than 28 years of experience to the Snyder team. Wiegand says, “I am looking forward to meeting new customers to discuss how Snyder products can meet their needs, or even design new custom products specifically for […]
Korhonen appointed at Suominen
July 8th, 2019
Klaus Korhonen has been appointed senior vice president, human resources and legal affairs at Suominen Corporation. He will be a member of Suominen’s executive team and report to president and CEO Petri Helsky. Korhonen will start in his new position latest in September. Suominen supplies its industrial and retail customers with nonwovens for use in […]
INDA benchmarks nonwovens
July 3rd, 2019
INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, has published the sixth edition of the annual “North American Nonwovens Supply Report” for its members. Based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry leaders, the report provides an overall view of North American supply, including key metrics of capacity, production and operating rates, in […]
Solmax appoints Blond
July 2nd, 2019
Solmax announced the appointment of Eric Blond to serve as its global technical services director. Blond holds nearly 25 years of experience in geosynthetic testing, research and knowledge of civil engineering and polymeric construction materials.
Shannon named president of Southern Textile Association
July 1st, 2019
Matt Shannon of Greenwood Mills, Greenwood, S.C., will become the next president of the Southern Textile Association (STA), after Andrew Barker of Matrix Yarns, Charlotte, N.C., finishes the remaining days of his yearlong presidency. The change in leadership will happen at the 111th annual STA meeting, July 22-24 in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Among the […]
Wastewater testing from Hohenstein
July 1st, 2019
Following recognition by the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program as a partnering wastewater-testing laboratory, Hohenstein now offers customers the security of ZDHC-compliant manufacturing. As an internationally accredited testing laboratory, service provider and research partner of the textile industry, Hohenstein supports the objectives of the ZDHC and the ZDHC Roadmap. The ZDHC aims to […]
Cutting-edge scrubs
July 1st, 2019
The Grey’s Anatomy™ EDGE collection is dirt resistant and breathable. Photo: Barco Uniforms. Medical scrubs need to be practical and comfortable, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish. That’s the proposition behind Barco® Uniform’s Grey’s Anatomy™ collection of medical apparel for women and men. Recently, the company upped its game with the introduction of […]
Common mistakes cost more than you think
July 1st, 2019
There’s a high cost to being too busy to get work done. By Randy Westlund I was consulting for the owners of a company recently. They’d worked hard last year. They did a record number of jobs. They even had to hire two installers and a welder to get it all done. But at the end […]