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CBD fabric treatments for activewear
October 17th, 2019
Devan Chemicals launched its CBD (cannabidiol) fabric treatment at Heimtextil 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. Acabada ProActiveWear is the world’s first CBD-infused activewear brand. CBD molecules are infused into fabrics by wrapping microscopic droplets of zero-THC, hemp-derived CBD with a protective coating. Placed within the garments to align with muscle groups, the microcapsules open over time […]
DOMO acquires Solvay Performance Polyamides
October 16th, 2019
DOMO Chemicals will acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides business in Europe, including engineering plastics operations in France and Poland, high-performance fibers in France, and polymer and intermediates operations in France, Spain and Poland. The agreement also involves a joint venture between BASF and DOMO in France to produce adipic acid. The business comprises production, sales, technical […]
Ennis Fabrics introduces regular website discounts
October 15th, 2019
The recently launched Ennis Fabrics e-commerce website now has promotional discounts that are regularly offered to customers. The responsive website is user-friendly and visually pleasing, with more than 10,000 different products. Customers may now place orders, view stock levels, and access their pricing, invoices, and order history all online. “We are very excited to announce […]
Clear View Bag invests in Fusion C press
October 15th, 2019
Paper Converting Machine Company has sold the second Fusion C flexographic printing press to Clear View Bag Company, an Albany, N.Y.-based manufacturer and converter of plastic bags and roll stock. With a smaller footprint and fewer parts, the Fusion C is loaded with fast make-ready and waste-saving features, including SteadyPrint, which received the 2019 Flexographic […]
Seizo Shimamaki, chairman of Yamaten, dies
October 14th, 2019
Seizo Shimamaki, chairman of Yamaten Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, died September 22nd. Shimamaki was a great supporter to IFAI Japan since its original establishment in 1994, and he had attended IFAI Expo several times. According to Manabu Shimamaki, his son and president of Yamaten, a farewell gathering will be held November 8 at the Hotel New Otani […]
Hohenstein ECOfit supports sustainability
October 14th, 2019
An award certificate for the Baden-Württemberg support program ECOfit was presented to Hohenstein in June at the Ludwigsburg District Administration Offices. Since April 2018, Hohenstein has taken part in eight ECOfit workshops with companies from the Ludwigsburg region; together they developed individual actions for better company environmental and climate protection. The new laboratory ventilation system […]
Funding innovation: the Rhode Island Advanced Materials Innovation Center
October 11th, 2019
Governor Gina Raimondo recently joined with University of Rhode Island (URI) President David Dooley to announce $1 million in funding for the creation of the 401 Tech Bridge, the Rhode Island Materials Innovation Center. Industry partners will be able to work in the 401 Tech Bridge Center with the University of Rhode Island and entities […]
New management at Pelican Products
October 11th, 2019
Pelican Products Inc. has promoted Michael Bubica to director of supply chain and inventory performance. In this role, he will work closely with sales, product management and customer service teams to better understand demand and align supply and distribution planning to meet customer needs and Pelican’s business objectives. Pelican has also hired Frank Gennaco as […]
Unifi appoints Creaturo
October 11th, 2019
Unifi Inc. has appointed Craig A. Creaturo as executive vice president and CFO. He has more than 15 years of experience as an executive leader for finance and accounting teams at businesses with complex manufacturing and global operations.
Cloud ceiling
October 10th, 2019
2019 IAA Outstanding Achievement Award The client wanted to create a more enclosed luxury retail space while retaining a view of the iconic domed roof of the O2 London, one of the largest tensile fabric structures in the U.K. The result was a stunning suspended ceiling system made of 256 fabric fins set 1250 mm […]