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AATCC accepting nominations for board of directors
January 22nd, 2024
AATCC announced that the organization is accepting nominations for open positions on its 2025–2026 board of directors. Roles available include a president-elect and various interest group officers. AATCC members interested in nominating themselves or someone else to join the leadership team must submit nomination forms by March 31, 2024. The new board members will be […]
Haelixa appoints new CEO and board member
January 18th, 2024
Haelixa, a provider of physical traceability solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO, Patrick Strumpf, and the addition of Stefan Karlen to the board of directors. Strumpf has over 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, distribution, and retail roles. “I am excited about the Haelixa traceability solution. It sets the highest standards and […]
Under Armour appoints new chief product officer and president of Americas
January 17th, 2024
Under Armour Inc. announced two new leadership appointments: Yassine Saidi as chief product officer and Kara Trent as president of the Americas. Saidi will join the company on Jan. 29, and Trent, currently serving as the managing director of the company's EMEA region, will assume her new role in February. "In the past year, we have added incredible executive […]
Web Industries Inc. names Megan Glidden CFO
January 16th, 2024
Web Industries Inc., a global manufacturing partner in the aerospace, medical, personal and home care and industrial markets based in Marlborough, Mass., has named Megan Glidden as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 15. “Web Industries conducts business in some of the world’s most dynamic industries,” Glidden says. “I look forward to further advancing our financial […]
Aegis Aerospace Inc. selected to participate in ISS program
January 15th, 2024
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station (ISS) program, including Aegis Aerospace Inc. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 or REMIS-2 contract will support the work of the ISS program based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The companies […]
Tough textile coatings
January 15th, 2024
VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings is a full line of custom-engineered lacquers for flexible woven and non-woven vinyl, textiles and fabrics. VYNGUARD® Performance Coatings is a full line of custom-engineered lacquers for flexible woven and non-woven vinyl, textiles and fabrics. All VYNGUARD chemistries are formulated with high-performance polymers that produce unprecedented coating life cycles. Whether engineering for […]
Vince Tyra to become president and CEO of Gildan Activewear
January 13th, 2024
The board of directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Vince Tyra will assume the role of president and chief executive officer on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Initially, Tyra was going to start on Feb. 12, 2024, but he agreed to start early to engage in discussion with stakeholders. “When the board began the external […]
DOMOTEX Green Collection Award winners announced
January 11th, 2024
The ten winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award were announced at DOMOTEX, an international carpet and flooring trade show, in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. There were four award categories: eco-friendly products, healthy products, sustainable production and social responsibility. The exhibition runs from Jan. 11–14, 2024 at Hannover Exhibition […]
Epson transitions to 100% renewable electricity at all sites worldwide
January 10th, 2024
The Seiko Epson Corporation, also known as Epson, announced that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe comes from renewable sources. This makes Epson the first in the domestic manufacturing industry to complete the transition to renewable electricity at all of its sites worldwide. The Epson Group consumes […]
Sustainable waterproof fabric
January 9th, 2024
Apex, a non-PVC architectural membrane, offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics, but is 35% lighter. Apex, a non-PVC architectural membrane, offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics, but is 35% lighter. Ideal for tents and tension structures, its superior strength-to-weight ratio, remarkable performance, and patented NEOCLEAN™ self-cleaning technology ensure long-lasting […]