AATCC announces Coloration Conference speakers

January 15, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the speakers who will present at the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25 at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to ex…
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Tom Hunter dies at age 78

January 14, 2026  |  News

Tom Hunter, MFC, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 78. Born October 30, 1947, Hunter attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and became an aeronautical technician at Avco-Lycoming in Connecticut. He earned his engineering degree from Northeastern University while working at Dyn…
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Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026

January 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. …
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Marine Fabricators Conference hosts 2026 costume party

January 14, 2026  |  News

The MFA hosted the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference welcome party and costume contest in the Harborside ballroom at the Hyatt Regency.
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Solmax appoints Patrick Hébert as CFO

January 14, 2026  |  Company News, News

Solmax has appointed Patrick Hébert as its CFO, succeeding François Laurin, who will retire later this year.
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MFA names 2026 Rookie of the Year and Attendee’s Choice

January 13, 2026  |  News

Marine Fabricators Conference attendees reviewed submissions for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Association’s (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards and voted for their favorite project by first-time attendees and their favorite overall project.
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Michelin to acquire Tex-Tech, Cooley Group

January 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Michelin has announced two acquisitions, including Tex-Tech Industries and Cooley Group. Arlington Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin. As part of the transac…
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CorpAcq acquires Nonwovenn

January 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Nonwovenn, a nonwoven technical fabrics manufacturer and supplier, has been acquired by CorpAcq, an England-based business acquisitions company backed by TDR Capital. The acquisition also marks the exit of BGF, a U.K. and Ireland growth capital investor. The company was founded in 2003 by the curren…
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2026 MFA Fabrication Excellence Award winners announced

January 12, 2026  |  News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga. Honorees received awards in 11 different categories; one Award of Excellence and one Outstanding Achievement is given in each category. The categories …
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Transparency with solar protection

January 12, 2026  |  Products

Frontside TXM 50 is a high-transparency tensile facade material engineered for fixed sun breakers, facade claddings and architectural envelopes.
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