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Tax laws can help with startups and expansions
September 1st, 2019
Tax laws can help or hurt new and expanding businesses. By Mark E. Battersby In today’s economy, it’s not unusual for an existing fabrication business to branch out, or for the owner or self-employed canvas professional to start another business in the same or a different field. Few realize, however, that Uncle Sam stands ready […]
Cooler tone
September 1st, 2019
Brite White is the latest color addition to the SheerWeave® Style 2500/2410/2390/2360 line of sun control fabrics. Brite White is a much cooler tone than the existing Oyster and complements a more modern design scheme. The lightweight fabric provides the broadest range of performance in a non-directional, full basketweave construction. An alternative to solar screening, […]
Sporting ten new colors
September 1st, 2019
With 10 new vibrant colors, Champion MVP 14 athletic wall pad vinyl is stocked for immediate shipment in 28 popular colors that accommodate virtually all specified colors used in schools, universities, sports venues and fitness centers throughout the United States. The PVC vinyl material has a leather grain emboss with the necessary FR treatments to […]
From train seat to handbag
September 1st, 2019
Made from reused leather train seats, batches five and six of the Amtrak collection of recycled leather goods include handbags, cardholders, sunglass cases, weekenders, totes, travel kits and backpacks. Photo: People for Urban Progress. Amtrak’s Acela Express trains, which offer comfort and upscale amenities for passengers along the northeast corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C., […]