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Eastman selected by U.S. DOE to receive up to $375M for PET recycling project
April 12, 2024 | Company News, News
Eastman announced that its second U.S. molecular recycling project has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin award negotiations for up to $375 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program. The DOE ann…
Compact retractable shade canopy extends livable space
April 12, 2024 | OFPANZ Awards for Excellence, Projects
The shade sail for this residence borrows from its aquatic sibling with a single rotating spar that pulls the two opposite corners of the fabric in on itself to reduce the fabric surface exposure.
Traube Awning returns to family ownership after 10 years
April 11, 2024 | Company News, News
Traube Awning, an awnings and shade provider based in Hartford, Ill., announced its return to family ownership after a 10-year hiatus with Steve Traube, a third-generation descendant of the founding family acquiring the company. “I’m thrilled to bring Traube Awning back to the family,…
Culp Inc. hires Paige Seadler as director of product marketing in mattress fabrics division
April 10, 2024 | Company News, News
Culp Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, announced that it has hired Paige Seadler as the director of product marketing for Culp Home Fashions (CHF), the company’s mattress fabrics division. Seadler has 15 years of experience working in retail, most recently having worked for a top …
Leigh Fibers purchases Martex Fibers, rebrands business as Revive Fiber
April 9, 2024 | Company News, News
Leigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, S.C., announced that it has purchased the operating assets of Martex Fiber and rebranded the business as Revive Fiber. Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber will operate as separate but related sister companies under joint management as the largest textile recycler i…
Julie Tinsman joins Strataglass as director of business development
April 8, 2024 | Company News, News
Herculite Products Inc., parent company of Strataglass LLC., with recognized brands such as Strataglass, CrystalClear and PanoramaFR, announced that Julie Tinsman has been hired as director of business development to promote brand awareness, loyalty and grow market share.
NCTO praises DHS textile, apparel enforcement plan
April 8, 2024 | Industry News, News
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement welcoming the textile enforcement plan released by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 5, 2024, as a critical step to combatting import fraud and circumvention of fr…
Lectra appoints Antonella Capelli president EMEA region
April 5, 2024 | Company News, News
Lectra, supplier of technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces the appointment of Antonella Capelli as president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective May 1, 2024. Already a member of the e…