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CCC, ADG win $82 million contract with U.S. military for protective overboots
April 14th, 2025
Image: CCC The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for lightweight, molded overboots manufactured by Airboss Defense Group (ADG). The specialized footwear protects against chemical and biological threats. ADG will supply the overboots to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. […]
Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new CHT Group COO
April 14th, 2025
(From left) Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., Christian Rink, Ph.D., and Eva Baumann, the new CHT Group management board. Image: CHT Group The CHT Group, a specialty chemicals provider based in Tübingen, Germany, has announced the appointment of Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., as its new chief operating officer (COO). With this appointment, Sartorelli completes the management board consisting […]
The Mitchell Group opens new manufacturing facility for Sta-Kleen Silicone line
April 11th, 2025
Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility for its Sta-Kleen Silicone line. The new facility is near an electric power plant, and the facility's primary energy source is the plant's non-polluting steam. The facility recaptures and transforms the steam to power the entire manufacturing process, […]
Trivantage launches marine-focused seminar
April 11th, 2025
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage® has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called Performance on Deck. Performance on Deck includes presentations from suppliers on emerging trends, product applications and what it takes to run a successful business in today’s landscape. Presentation topics have included: U-Zip, Why Sunbrella®, Clear Vinyl 101 and more. The […]
SBA announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
April 11th, 2025
Image: U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to support and empower small manufacturers. “The great American comeback starts with restoring American industry,” says Kelly Loeffler, an SBA administrator. “With the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, we’re slashing red tape, expanding access to capital and fueling […]
President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, increases tariffs on Chinese imports
April 10th, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs for 90 days, with country-specific tariffs (detailed in Annex I) now effective July 9, 2025. Countries included in Annex I are currently subject to 10% ad valorem rates, with exemptions listed in […]
ATA Japan to host World Expo 2025 tour May 16; registration due April 23
April 10th, 2025
Image: World Expo 2025 As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, receive guided explanations from industry experts involved in their construction, and exchange insights during a networking reception. International […]
Hohenstein releases 2024 sustainability report
April 9th, 2025
Image: Hohenstein Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company's goals for 2025 and beyond. Additionally, the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of its worldwide locations were recorded for the first time in Scope 1 Scope […]
Tariffs on imports to the U.S. begin, affecting multiple countries
April 9th, 2025
Country-specific tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in an April 2 executive order are now in effect. The president declared a national emergency in the executive order as a result of "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits," which included a reciprocal tariff policy. Tariffs on imports from various countries were determined by rates […]
Highlights from ATA Japan New Year Meeting and Reception
April 7th, 2025
Yamaguchi New Shelter Industries Inc. contributed pavilions and shade structures to the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, including the NTT Pavilion pictured here, where the telecommunications company will showcase its technology. Image: Yamaguchi New Shelter Industries Inc. The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan held its New Year Meeting and Reception Jan. 22, 2025. Mizuki […]