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Shawnee partners with SANITIZED AG
January 29th, 2020
The Sanitized® antimicrobial additive for hygiene function and material protection for flexible PVC will now be marketed in the U.S. by Shawnee Chemical. SANITIZED AG and Shawnee Chemical both deal in high-performance products for the PVC industry. As an addition to the core product services, SANITIZED supports development and production, regulatory queries and marketing through […]
2020 WCPA Expo: March 5-6 in Temecula, Calif.
January 28th, 2020
The Western Canvas Products Association (WCPA) 2020 Expo will be held March 5-6 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif. Industry attendees may register for a free Workshop & Market Day to meet suppliers and network with vendors. The two-day event also offers a variety of workshops and a golf tournament in addition […]
Marine Fabricators Association Announces Marine Fabrication Excellence Award Winners
January 28th, 2020
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) awarded the Marine Fabrication Excellence Awards for design excellence, and quality workmanship in marine applications at the 2020 Marine Fabricators Conference. Marine Fabricators Conference is an annual conference that includes education and training, networking opportunities, and an exhibitor show floor. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and […]
Mutoh wins SGIA product awards
January 28th, 2020
Mutoh America Inc. won the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) Product of the Year Award for the ValueJet 2638X 104-inch printer in the Solvent or Latex Ink Over 80 Inches category and the ValueJet 1638UH 64-inch UV-LED hybrid printer in the Flatbed/Hybrid Under $100k category at the Printing United show in Dallas, Texas, in 2019. […]
Eastman to recycle old carpet
January 28th, 2020
Post-consumer carpet will now be recycled through Eastman’s carbon renewal technology. Eastman has partnered with Circular Polymers, a company that reclaims post-consumer waste products for recycling. This gives Eastman a consistent source of feedstock for carbon renewal, an innovative chemical recycling method that recently began commercial operation at its manufacturing site in Kingsport, Tenn.
Alert Management Systems earns woman-owned small business certification
January 28th, 2020
Alert Management Systems has been designated as a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business by the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Alert is now eligible for the WOSB Program, as set forth in 13 C.F.R. part 127 and has been certified as such by an SBA approved Third Party Certifier. Co-Owned by Mary Crosslin and Kara Longmire, […]
Aurora earns Green Business Designation status from the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce
January 27th, 2020
Kevin Shroba, plant engineer at Aurora, is leading the company in sustainability efforts to serve the environment and the community. Photo: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. At Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, sustainability is more than a good idea. In addition to winning recognition in 2019 from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) for multiple sustainability […]
A. Hoffman Awning Co. honored by BUILD magazine
January 27th, 2020
This retractable awning project from A. Hoffman Awning Co., Baltimore, Md., won an International Achievement Award from the Industrial Fabrics Association International. A. Hoffman Awning Co. has won an award for Best Residential Awning Manufacturer—Metropolitan Washington, D.C. The award was issued by BUILD magazine. The BUILD judging process is driven 100 percent by merit: […]
Lion Equity acquires Riegel Linen
January 27th, 2020
Lion Equity Partners, a Denver, Colo.-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring corporate carve-outs, has acquired Riegel Linen LLC from Mount Vernon Mills Inc. Riegel Linen is a leading importer, manufacturer and supplier of tablecloths, sheets, bedding and other linens for hotels, linen suppliers, retailers and health care customers. Riegel is headquartered in Aiken, S.C., […]
Education transition at AATCC
January 27th, 2020
AATCC has a new education director. Angela (Angi) Jabara will work alongside long-time AATCC education director Peggy Pickett until Pickett’s retirement later this year. Jabara will be responsible for educational program development as well as venue selection, negotiation and contracts. She will work closely with AATCC administrative and research committees to continue to grow online […]