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Michelle Gass assumes role of Levi Strauss & Co. president, CEO
January 31st, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced that Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO. Gass follows Chip Bergh, who served as the company’s president and CEO for the previous 12.5 years. Gass brings extensive retail and omnichannel experience to LS&Co.’s top job and is expected to drive a strategic vision focused on […]
SEAMS announces 2024 board of directors
January 30th, 2024
SEAMS, a national association for the U.S. sewn products industry, has announced the new membership election for the board of directors 2024 calendar year. “While the demand for ‘Made in America’ products continues to increase, so do the challenges we face. The SEAMS 2024 board of directors looks to continue its support of our members […]
Mimaki Europe announces appointment of new managing director
January 29th, 2024
Pictured is Takao Terashima, Mimaki Europe's new managing director. Mimaki Europe, a manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting technologies with headquarters in Diemen, Netherlands, has announced the appointment of Takao Terashima as the new managing director. Starting his career in Mimaki in 1997 as part of the research and development department, Terashima has developed expertise […]
Tent Expo victorious at Daytona
January 29th, 2024
Despite the threat of high winds, severe thunderstorms and dangerous tornados causing some delays with tent installations, Tent Expo 2024 kicked off on January 9 in Daytona, Fla. Over 550 attendees and exhibitors came from as far away as China, Poland and even the United Arab Emirates. “It was an incredible gathering of tent professionals,” […]
HEYtex USA names Mitch Sanner as new CEO
January 26th, 2024
HEYtex USA announced that effective immediately, Mitch Sanner will succeed Mike Melton as the company’s CEO as Melton begins to shift to retirement. Melton will stay on for the next year and report to Sanner. Additionally, Randy Kesterson will begin working at HEYtex USA as interim COO. Sanner has more than 30 years of experience […]
Tranzonic names Joe Vitale chief corporate development officer
January 25th, 2024
The Tranzonic Companies, a manufacturer of personal care and protection, contamination control and cleaning products, has named Joe Vitale to the newly created role of chief corporate development officer. Vitale will provide strategic direction and leadership as the business expands through acquisitions, investments and partnerships, and will collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy. Vitale’s […]
DORNIER: Peter D. Dornier to join supervisory board, Andreas Kueckelmann to succeed Dornier on board of management
January 24th, 2024
From left to right: Andreas Kueckelmann, Peter D. Dornier and Franz-Peter Matheis. After 35 years in the company, including 25 years as managing director, Peter D. Dornier will hand over the operational management of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH on July 1, 2024 to join the supervisory board of the family-owned company. His successor as chairman of […]
Giltex LLC (Azerbaijan) joins ITMF as corporate member
January 23rd, 2024
Giltex LLC, a textile production company in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. The company operates a spinning factory, two weaving factories, two dyeing factories, a garment factory and a medical masks factory. “ITMF is delighted to welcome Giltex to ITMF. That for the first time a […]
In memoriam: Donald “Don” Michael Reinbolt
January 22nd, 2024
Former IFAI (now ATA) chairman Donald "Don" Michael Reinbolt of Temperance, MI, died at age 77 on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of Charles M. and Mary Katherine (Hartley) Reinbolt. He married his high school sweetheart from Woodward High School, Suzanne Loemker, […]
High-performance perforated fabric
January 22nd, 2024
Top Gun™ Vision is a perforated version of Top Gun™ ultimate coated fabric that blocks almost 92% of light. Top Gun™ Vision is a perforated version of the award-winning Top Gun™ ultimate coated fabric. Blocking almost 92% of light, Top Gun™ Vision is an excellent choice when you want to let some light through or […]