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Fasnap Corp., SUREFAS announce agreement for U.S. market partnership
October 9, 2026 | Industry News, News
Fasnap Corp., a supplier of fasteners, attaching equipment and related products, announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with SUREFAS to introduce and distribute the Q-SNAP, PERFIX, CAF-316 and CAF-COMPO product lines in the U.S. The proposed partnership combines SUREFAS’ innovativ…
Registration open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack competition
October 8, 2026 | Industry News, News
Registration is now open for the 2027 Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs working in a textile-based business, with opportunities to win cash awards and sponsorships for prototyping and business development. Teams must register by Nov. 9 and submit…
AATCC opens registration for 2027 Proficiency Testing Program
October 7, 2026 | Industry News, News
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that registration is open for its 2027 Proficiency Testing Program (PTP). The AATCC Proficiency Testing Program enables laboratories to benchmark their performance against peer laboratories using standardized materials …
FSA and PAMA accepting independent nominations for board member positions
October 7, 2026 | ATA News, News
The Fabric Structures Association (FSA) and the Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association (PAMA) of Advanced Textiles Association have announced that the nominations committees have chosen the individuals recommended to fill the open board positions. There is, however, still an opportunit…
Morito Scovill Americas promotes Shane McEntyre to CEO
October 5, 2026 | Industry News, News
Morito Scovill Americas (MSA), a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced that Shane McEntyre has been promoted to CEO. McEntrye has been with Morito Scovill Americas for more than 37 years, joining the compan…
MFA announces advisory board nomination
October 5, 2026 | ATA News, News
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Nominations Committee met to review nominations for this year's advisory board election. The committee announces Brandon Altman, product manager The Miami Corporation, has been recommended to fill the position.
Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills
October 2, 2026 | ATA News, News
Registration is open for the ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and sponsored by Viaflex, it is free for ATA members and nonmembers. The presentation will cover the history and key distinctions between ETLFs an…
Parkdale Mills acquires CiCLO technology
October 2, 2026 | Industry News, News
Parkdale Inc., a textile and consumer products manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary, Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc., has acquired full ownership of CiCLO® technology. The acquisition expands Parkdale’s polymer and fiber portfolio and strengthens its ability to develop next-generati…