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Vanguard USA establishes branch in Italy
September 21st, 2021
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has announced that Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a U.S. company acquired last year and headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., is establishing its European branch in Brixen, Italy. Vanguard Digital Printing USA is a manufacturer of printing systems for the signage, decoration, business equipment, industrial and packaging […]
Belfino Group expands its group of textile providers
September 20th, 2021
Belfino Group, a global business development and marketing resource for Asian Textile Mills, has announced a new global initiative that will provide increased access to Asian specialty textile mills. The initiative will place a special focus on mills located in China, Korea and Vietnam that are making an effort to provide unique and eco-friendly textiles […]
New benchtop spectrophotometers
September 20th, 2021
Datacolor’s new close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers are designed for high efficiency. Datacolor’s two new close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers are designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control. The economical Spectro 700V vertical configuration (in photo) enables users to measure a greater variety of samples. The Spectro 1000X has an upward-facing aperture that works […]
Ceramic fiber industry outlook
September 17th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the ceramic fiber market is projected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.9 percent from USD 2.1 billion in 2021. The growth of the ceramic fiber market is primarily triggered by its increasing use in the refining and petrochemical and power generation industries. A […]
Deadline Extended for Steve Lukos Memorial Education Scholarship
September 16th, 2021
The Steve Lukos Memorial Education Scholarship, to honor the career of Steve Lukos in the industrial textiles industry, has been extended to Monday, October 4. Steve Lukos was known as a hardworking, intelligent—a bit on the stubborn side—and innovator that refused to settle for anything less than perfection. He is noted as giving generously to […]
Zuniga joins MUTOH America
September 16th, 2021
MUTOH America recently added procurement specialist Ronald Zuniga to its Phoenix, Ariz., team. Zuniga will be responsible for numerous tasks, including purchasing, inventory control, assisting with order processing, and receiving supplies and parts into the MUTOH system. Zuniga’s background in purchasing and customer service began in the aerospace industry where he worked as a contractor […]
Glen Raven donates to NC State Wilson College of Textiles’ scholarship program
September 15th, 2021
Glen Raven Inc., a global textile company based near Burlington, N.C., recently donated $250,000 to the NC State Wilson College of Textiles to support the college’s Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program as well as the Dean’s Textile Innovation Fund. The first needs-based scholarship program at the Wilson College, the Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program aims to identify and recruit […]
IFAI launches first podcast
September 14th, 2021
IFAI Talking Textiles The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) recently launched IFAI Talking Textiles, a podcast hosted by the IFAI Canada and the Advanced Textiles Products divisions. One episode will be available each month featuring interviews with members in the Canadian and advanced textile markets. “The Canada division wanted to offer content specific to […]
PVC-free wall protection
September 13th, 2021
Wolf-Gordon’s RAMPART Resolve™ line of flexible, impact-resistant wall protection now includes PVC-free options. Wolf-Gordon’s RAMPART® Resolve™ line of flexible, impact-resistant wall protection now includes PVC-free options constructed of an olefin composite material engineered to meet the demands of high-traffic areas. These PVC-free alternatives have a bleach-cleanable surface that stands up to rigorous cleaning practices utilizing […]
Precision Textiles launches new website
September 13th, 2021
Precision Textiles, a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and health care industries, has launched a new website unifying the manufacturer’s products with its diverse manufacturing capabilities. The revamped site, precisiontextiles-usa.com, positions the company as a knowledgeable solutions provider and a collaborative partner, backed by service, quality and extensive research […]