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Study investigates hoop building as shelter for cattle
May 1st, 2009
Beef producers in southwest Iowa asked Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists about shelters that would keep cattle out of mud, under a roof, and in an environment that would preclude manure run-off. In summer 2005, Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension field engineer, launched a study of hoop shelters with a 50- by 120-foot building on […]
IFAI Canada’s 2009 Honours Program winners announced
May 1st, 2009
Winners demonstrate ingenuity and high-quality craftsmanship. IFAI Canada Expo 2009, held March 5–7 in Calgary, Alberta, attracted business owners from across the industrial fabrics markets. A tour to view area projects and Calgary Tent & Awning opened Expo events; guest speakers and industry exhibits provided ample opportunities for attendees to learn and network. A highlight […]
High-visibility showroom demonstrates products on a grand scale
May 1st, 2009
Las Vegas is all about big, bright and flashy, an excellent setting for a company that prints and installs digital film wraps for cars, trains and even buildings. GatorWraps, a growing business in Las Vegas, Nev., recently opened a new high-visibility showroom to demonstrate its products on a grand scale. “Advances in digitally printable films […]
The PIG® pool handles small leaks
May 1st, 2009
Small tank or drum leaks happen every day and everywhere, creating slippery and flammable gasoline, diesel, oil or chemical hazards for employees and customers. The New Pig Corp., Tipton, Pa., developed a clever solution for low-volume leaks: the PIG® Sealable Portable Containment Pool. Its design enables responders to catch and contain liquids, seal the container, […]
Biodegradable PCMs stay cool in the heat
May 1st, 2009
When phase-change materials (PCM) go from solid to liquid, or liquid to gas, they retain or release energy. When the heat is on, certain PCMs remain cool. And products made with PCMs formulated from animal and vegetable sources can be as varied, cool and “green” as a farmer’s market in June. Glacier Tek Inc., West […]
Air show under wraps
May 1st, 2009
More than 165,000 people visited the Avalon 2009 Australian International Air Show in Geelong, Australia, March 10–15, witnessing flight displays and viewing military, commercial and special-interest aircraft. Moreton Hire, a Sydney provider of event temporary structures, had the air show under wraps with 364 tents that covered 31,000 square meters of the Avalon Airport. “This […]
Fabric wound compress accurately applies medication
May 1st, 2009
Skin is a complex and vulnerable organ, as millions who suffer from chronic wounds (such as pressure sores and infections) can attest. Health professionals treat chronic wounds with meticulous hygiene, medication and compresses for best results. New research from the Hohenstein Institute, Boennigheim, Germany, may improve the odds of healing intractable skin wounds. The Institute, […]
Boeing recognizes AR Tech performance
May 1st, 2009
Each year, aerospace giant Boeing recognizes suppliers achieving superior performance standards. One of 86 suppliers to receive a Gold Performance Excellence Award for 2008 is AR Tech, a division of A&R Tarpaulins Inc., Fontana, Calif. The 46-employee manufacturing firm supplies engineered fabric products for Boeing’s C-17 and Delta launch vehicle programs, as well as products […]
Plants, not plastic, to reduce energy use
May 1st, 2009
NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, Minn., claims that its new proprietary manufacturing process for Ingeo™ bioresin reduces CO2 emissions by 60 percent and nonrenewable energy use by 30 percent. When emission and energy usage to produce Ingeo are compared to those for producing petroleum-based plastics, the green gains are substantial; the improved Ingeo production consumes 56 percent […]
Herculite and 3P Inkjet Textiles announce partnership
May 1st, 2009
In a continuing commitment to provide innovative alternatives for a broad range of media applications, Herculite Inc. and 3P Inkjet Textiles AG have announced the formation of a distribution partnership. The 3P products are highly complementary to Herculite’s leading Bantex Digital brands, and will be available to authorized distributors through Herculite. Peter McKernan, Herculite CEO, […]