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In memoriam: Davis Richardson
July 13th, 2020
Davis Michael Richardson of Boyds, Md., passed away on July 8 after a brief but valiant fight with melanoma. Davis was the founder and owner of Sugarplum Tent Company, a leading special events company in the Washington, D.C., metro area since 1990. Davis established Sugarplum Tent Company with his wife, Barbi. The company quickly earned […]
Global aramid fibers market forecast
July 13th, 2020
According to ResearchAndMarket.com’s report “Aramid Fibers—Global Market Trajectory & Analytics,” the global market for aramid fibers, estimated at US$3.6 billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$6.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% over the period 2020–2027. Para-aramid, one of the segments analyzed in the report, […]
Global silk market outlook
July 10th, 2020
According to Technavio’s report “Global Silk Market 2020–2024,” the silk market is poised to grow by USD 6.87 billion, progressing at a CAGR of almost 9% during the forecast period. The new report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is concentrated, […]
SBA releases new PPP loan forgiveness applications
July 9th, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, which was signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition to revising the full forgiveness application, SBA also published a new EZ version of the forgiveness application […]
Groupe Bellon Prestige celebrates 125th anniversary
July 8th, 2020
Groupe Bellon Prestige, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in the shade and awning business. Established in 1895 by Joseph K. Bellon, the family business is now in its fourth generation of operation and is chaired by Carole Bellon. According to a recent press release, the company builds, stores and repairs more than […]
TeCS to represent Eastman Machine Company in U.K. and Ireland
July 8th, 2020
Eastman Machine Company has appointed Technical Cutting (TeCS) of Nottinghamshire to represent its line of automated cutting systems in the U.K. and Ireland. To offer local testing and education, TeCS strategically established an Eastman technical demonstration facility inside the world-renowned composites specialist Kamm Projects Ltd. in Newcastle. TeCS is a team of experienced engineers, technicians, […]
PrimaLoft and Fiberpartner announce global license agreement partnership
July 7th, 2020
PrimaLoft Inc. has announced a new partnership agreement with Fiberpartner, a global supplier of stapled fibers, technical yarns and plastics. The new licensing agreement will allow Fiberpartner to develop the use of Primaloft’s PrimaLoft® Bio™ technology in multiple new industries. PrimaLoft Bio is made from biodegradable, 100% recycled fibers that break down when exposed to […]
Appelsies named president of MKM
July 6th, 2020
Minnesota Knitting Mills (MKM), St. Paul, Minn., has named Rick Appelsies as president. Appelsies joined MKM as senior product development manager last year. His past experience includes a wide array of executive leadership and experience in the textile industry ranging from senior vice president at Red Wing Shoe Co. to various executive leadership and development […]
Tennessee Webbing Products offers custom webbing sourcing services
July 6th, 2020
Tennessee Webbing Products has announced its new custom webbing sourcing services. The program offers manufacturers the ability to “stock and release” premium webbing over time, buying it at a set price and having Tennessee Webbing warehouse it over the course of a year. “We are finding more and more that first-quality custom webbing is becoming […]
Call for Women in Textiles Summit speakers
July 6th, 2020
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has issued a call for speakers for its Women in Textiles Summit being held March 3–5, 2021, in Braselton, Ga. The call for speakers is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to develop bold, valuable and worthwhile content attendees are eager to hear. The vision of the summit is to […]