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Gandinnovations opens branch in Iberia
May 1st, 2008
Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Ontario, announces the establishment of Gandinnovations Iberia. The Iberian branch received a strong start through the acquisition of the grand-format printer assets of New Solution, previously its distributor in Iberia. New Solution was one of Southwestern Europe’s leading graphics, textiles and consumables companies. The move is expected to expand access to new business […]
“Design your own Banner Sign” website goes live
May 1st, 2008
Qualitysignsfast.com, Sarasota, Fla., announces that their “Design your own Banner Sign” website is now live. Customers can create their own vinyl or glossy banners in minutes. The banners are delivered in just two business days.
Ohio lawmaker proposes ban on foreign-made flags
May 1st, 2008
Retailers that sell U.S. or Ohio flags made in other countries would face possible jail time and fines, under legislation proposed by one Ohio state lawmaker. Senate Bill 316 would ban the retail sale of U.S. or Ohio flags made outside U.S. borders. Those found guilty of doing so would face third-degree misdemeanor charges, punishable […]
Pat Hayes named chair of EDC
May 1st, 2008
Pat Hayes is the new chair of the Elgin, Ill., Chamber of Commerce Challenge 21 Economic Development Council. Hayes is founder and chairman of Fabric Images, which specializes in high-resolution four-color process dye sublimation printed graphics on fabrics. The company now operates in Elgin; Orlando, Fla.; and Mexico City. He serves on the Fabric Graphics […]
FESPA Digital Green Trail includes 3P InkJet Textiles AG
May 1st, 2008
3P InkJet Textiles AG, Stephan-skirchen, Germany, has been included on the FESPA Digital Green Trail. 3P InkJet Textiles AG offers a wide range of recyclable fabrics for digital printing. The complete “green” Value line for direct sublimation printing is recyclable, in addition to the new UV-Transfer line for transfer sublimation and UV-curable inks. The natural […]
Details of ATNT 2008 announced
May 1st, 2008
The 5th edition of the International Conference on “Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles-ATNT 2008” will be organized by Texas Tech University in collaboration with Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India from July 14–16, 2008. Several leading international professional bodies, including IFAI (Safety and Protective Products Division), serve as honorary sponsors. The theme and […]
Roland DGA holds “I love my Roland” contest
May 1st, 2008
Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., is on the lookout for the most creative, outrageous, and dedicated Roland enthusiasts with its “I love my Roland” contest. Entries received before July 31 will be featured on the Roland Web site. Twenty-five finalists will be chosen to participate in a drawing for prizes. The contest is open to customers […]
OptiTex Ltd. sponsors Nolcha Fashion Week
May 1st, 2008
OptiTex Ltd., New York, N.Y., was a sponsor of Nolcha Fashion Week, London 2008, which featured work by New York-based artist Laurance Rassin. He premiered a line of silk dresses with abstract prints, designed using OptiTex software. OptiTex’s CAD/CAM software provides fully adjustable 2D and 3D models. Designers can now increase speed to market and […]
Kuraray Co. Ltd. completes manufacturing facility expansion
May 1st, 2008
Kuraray Co. Ltd., Fort Mill, S.C., has completed expansion of its Vectran® fiber manufacturing facility in Saijo City, Japan. The manufacturing facility in Fort Mill has also undergone recent improvements to increase capacity. The company said it is increasing production of its Vectran fiber by 40 percent, to 1,000 tons annually. This fiber is the […]
Performance Fabrics and Fibers LLC expands
May 1st, 2008
The Williamsburg County Development Board and the South Carolina Department of Commerce joined Performance Fabrics and Fibers LLC in announcing that the company has expanded in Williamsburg County, adding a manufacturing facility and 42 full-time employees. Performance currently operates in Williamsburg County, S.C., and has expanded as a result of market demands.