Michelin completes acquisition of Tex Tech Industries

July 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Michelin announced that the company has completed the acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, under the terms announced in January this year. This is the third acquisition that Michelin’s Polymer Composite Solutions business has completed in 2026, following the business’s acquisition of Cool…
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Reju opens first U.S. R&D Center in Pennsylvania

July 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Reju announced that the company has opened its first U.S. R&D center in Conshohocken, Penn. Located within Technip Energy’s Advanced Materials and Catalysts’ existing research center, the lab will help Reju accelerate the deployment of its recycling technologies and development of ne…
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EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes takes effect for large companies

July 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear went into effect July 19 in the European Union (EU). The ban was introduced under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and applies to large companies across the EU. Medium-sized companies must begin co…
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MFA accepting entries for 2027 Tools, Tips & Tricks contest

July 20, 2026  |  ATA News, News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is accepting entries for its annual Tools, Tips & Tricks contest.
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CreateMe, Avalo and Laguna Fabrics launch AI-powered apparel manufacturing ecosystem

July 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced strategic partnerships with Avalo and Laguna Fabrics to introduce Seed to System, an initiative connecting domestic cotton textile manufacturing and robotic garment assembly into a single AI-assisted ecosystem. Seed to System will initial…
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Gherzi Textil Organisation AG expands North American office, renames U.S. office

July 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Gherzi Textil Organisation AG, a global engineering and textile management consulting company based in Zurich, Switzerland, announced the expansion of its North American office and the renaming of its U.S. office, Gherzi-USA, to Gherzi Americas. The new name reflects a broader mandate covering the U…
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ATA accepting independent nominations for board of directors positions

July 15, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association’s leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions beginning in November. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. …
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Registration opens for 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference

July 14, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn.
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