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KE launches new website
September 16th, 2019
KE, a leading company in the outdoor industry, has launched a new website, www.keoutdoordesign.com, to communicate and interact more effectively with its customers. Immediate and intuitive browsing for mobile and desktop versions will offer in-depth information about KE products. Available in six languages, the website enhances browsing and exploration of its contents. Applications and references […]
Teijin joins climate consortium
September 16th, 2019
The Teijin Group has joined the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Consortium, an initiative supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Financial Services Agency and Ministry of the Environment. The TCFD issued its recommendations for voluntary, consistent climate-related financial disclosures by companies in June 2017, creating momentum toward the action for […]
Sattler hires Tombuelt
September 13th, 2019
Sattler Corp., a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has named Ulrich Tombuelt as CEO. Tombuelt has many years of executive management experience in the textile industry in the U.S. and Europe. Located in Hudson, N.C., Sattler Corp. is known for its high-tech fabrics.
Shannon named president of STA
September 12th, 2019
Matt Shannon of Greenwood Mills, Greenwood, S.C., has become the next president of the Southern Textile Association (STA). The change in leadership happened at the 111th annual STA meeting, July 22-24, in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Von Maubeuge wins ASTM award
September 11th, 2019
ASTM International’s committee on geosynthetics presented its Award of Merit to Kent von Maubeuge, director of corporate identity and corporate communication and senior product manager with NAUE GmbH & Co. KG in Espelkamp, Germany. Von Maubeuge was honored for outstanding service and for the advancement of standards development in the area of geosynthetic clay liners.
AATCC Textile Coloration 2.1
September 10th, 2019
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ (AATCC) Textile Coloration 2.1—Optimal Apparel Performance Through Innovation conference will be held September 11-12, 2019, in Durham, N.C. Textile performance innovators will address emerging trends in textile dyes, finishes, fibers, garments and products, and discuss processes that provide optimal apparel performance while being eco-friendly. For more information, […]
IFAI Expo 2018 show named as a Gold 100 Grand Award finalist
September 9th, 2019
Industrial Fabrics Association International’s (IFAI) Expo 2018 show has been announced as a finalist for Trade Show Executive Magazine’s Gold 100 Grand Award for the Do-Gooder award category for work with the Manufacturing for Good booth. The Do-Gooder category is specifically for shows that promote events for philanthropy or social causes. IFAI Expo 2018 made […]
Wiegand joins Snyder
September 9th, 2019
Snyder Manufacturing 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. He most recently served as director of operations at Johnson Outdoor Gear Inc.
Egyptian textile industry modernizes program
September 6th, 2019
Cotton & Textile Industries Holding Co. of Egypt is implementing a modernization program to upgrade Egypt’s upstream textile industry to make it competitive as a major regional sourcing hub in the Mediterranean region. The program will restore Egypt’s position in the world markets, capitalizing on fine Egyptian cotton fiber. The program will modernize spinning, weaving, […]
Textile machinery shipment trends
September 5th, 2019
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation released its annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics. The 2018 survey was compiled in cooperation with more than 200 textile machinery manufacturers. Global shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors increased by 1.5 percent and 13 percent in 2018. The number of shipped draw-texturing spindles rose by 50 percent […]