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Quiet Critters
October 10th, 2019
2019 IAA Award of Excellence The eight 5-foot by 8-foot sound-absorbing “Acoustical FireFlys” that float above the Patten Free Library teen area allow a lively range of programming to take place, including films and maker workshops, without disturbing other library patrons. The new teen area has a distinctive high ceiling and a curved outer wall […]
Ayala named Aurora president
October 10th, 2019
Marcia Ayala has been promoted to president of Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc., a subsidiary of Milwaukee-based Meridian Industries. Ayala, who started at Aurora in 2006 as director of research and development, was promoted to vice president of research and development in 2014 and promoted again to company vice president in 2015. She played a […]
Wyman named AATCC EVP
October 9th, 2019
The AATCC board of directors has voted to promote Diana Wyman to the role of executive vice president. Previously, Wyman served as the AATCC technical director. Wyman has a BA in fashion merchandising from Radford University, an MS in Textiles from North Carolina State University, and an MBA from Meredith College. The board made this […]
IFAI’s 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Awards
October 8th, 2019
At this year’s annual meeting during IFAI Expo 2019, IFAI presented the Outstanding Volunteer Awards, recognizing members who generously gave of their time to serve on different boards, task forces and committees, judged competitions and provided education and leadership to others in the industry. This year’s winners: Amy Bircher, president, MMI Textiles Inc. Jonathan Chakales, […]
2019 Chairman’s Award winner: Scott Campbell, Rainier Industries
October 8th, 2019
The Chairman’s Award (originally, the President’s Award) is an honor bestowed by the chairman of IFAI to an individual that has had an extraordinary and meaningful impact on the association. It is rarely given, and awarded at the sole discretion of the IFAI chairman. At IFAI’s annual meeting at IFAI Expo 2019, IFAI chairman Steve […]
Bachansingh receives AATCC award
October 8th, 2019
Jessica Bachansingh is the recipient of the 2019 AATCC Outstanding College Graduate Award. Bachansingh was selected from the nominees submitted by the AATCC student chapter faculty advisors for an outstanding graduating senior from their respective universities. She attends Florida State University and will be graduating with a retail merchandising and product development major along with […]
Students win AATCC merchandising awards
October 7th, 2019
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ (AATCC) student merchandising competition received 32 entries, with 61 students participating from nine colleges and universities. Students were challenged to showcase their skills in business, marketing and merchandising by conducting a business model, determining a marketing strategy, and creating merchandising tools and products for an apparel line […]
Designing with shade cloth for human protection
October 4th, 2019
Australia has a very high rate of skin cancer, so it’s not surprising that the country has led the world in the development of shade cloth, Chris Nolan told attendees of a shade cloth educational session at IFAI Expo 2019 in Orlando, Fla. “Even in the temperate areas where most people live, we have an […]
Avoid expensive mistakes when applying graphics to awnings
October 4th, 2019
Bill McSpadden wants IFAI attendees to not make the same mistakes he has made. On day 2 of IFAI Expo 2019 in Orlando, Fla., McSpadden’s educational session on graphics for small to medium fabricators focused on avoiding expensive mistakes that turn profitable projects into unprofitable ones. McSpadden is owner of Capitol Awning, located in Richmond, […]
HDPE shade fabrics offer form and function for shade structures
October 4th, 2019
Shade has been a requirement for human beings since ancient times, but very little technological development related to shade occurred until the last 30 to 40 years, said Andrew Nasarczyk, senior manager—research and development, GALE Pacific Ltd., Braeside, Victoria, Australia. Nasarczyk explained the design and development of world-class knitted shade fabrics in an educational session […]