Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Robert Rosania, IFM, CPP, and CEO of Ehmke Manufacturing Co. Inc.

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? In maybe five, but certainly within the next 10 years, the restrictions of both the Berry Amendment and the Buy American Act are going to be compromised. Opportunities for global competition will open up. What is your business strength?…
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Diversification brings Rosania’s company two patents

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist Robert Rosania, IFM, CPP and CEO of Ehmke Manufacturing, holds two patents relating to “Methods for Ameliorating Oil Spills for Marine & Inland Waters.” In 1996, the company was looking to diversify business by developing products outside the military realm. Rosan…
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Social media tips from the pros

January 1, 1970  |  News

Source: Awareness Inc. Find what excites your customers and then build your community around that “point of enthusiasm.” Build a blog that emphasizes the human side of your business. Business doesn’t operate in a vacuum, and neither should your blog. Use it to respond to relevant e…
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Awnings appear on YouTube

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt In December 2008, a humorous video clip “Ta Da” was posted to various social media, including You Tube, Metacafé, Yahoo Video and Google Video. The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) invites you to visit www.youtube.com/awningstoday, and to…
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Statistics explain geosynthetic materials used at 2008 Beijing Olympics

January 1, 1970  |  News

Sources: CETCO Lining Technologies, Leister Process Technologies A few well-grounded statistics on the use of geosynthetic materials at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing: Millions of square meters of geosynthetic liners and geomembranes were installed to help create ponds and lakes, rowing and canoei…
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Fungi-fighting yoga mats and heat-seeking swampstools

January 1, 1970  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

The classic yoga warrior pose combines grace and strength, and a new product developed by Sommers Plastics showcases those same attributes. Sommers Plastic Products Company Inc., Clifton, N.J., manufactures specialty polyurethanes, lenticulars, holographics, fake furs and faux leathers; its newest l…
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Ben Skoldeberg, co-founder and co-owner of Texas Sun & Shade

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? The energy crisis and “green” movement will continue to create interest in our industry. More and more people will recognize the benefits of retractable awnings. What is your business philosophy? We want to be the company in…
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Skoldeberg provides retractable awnings year-round

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist In Texas, the benefits of retractable awnings are evident year-round. To a degree, architects design passive solar houses—houses that require a minimum of energy for space heating or cooling. But in many homes in the southern United States, the position of the winter sun ca…
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Medical textiles must comply with medical industry regulations

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell Compliance, like performance characteristics, is a vital consideration of medical textiles. First, a medical textile manufacturer needs to determine if a particular product is regulated by the FDA, which then has to approve the way in which a product is labeled. “That mea…
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Awnings used as signs to comply with city codes

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt When Blockbuster planned to open up shop in Santa Barbara, Calif., the tony coastal city objected to the video rental giant’s standard backlit awning. Steve Fredrickson, West Coast architectural market manager for France-based Ferrari Textiles, synopsizes the resulting e…
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