Latest episode of Talking Textiles features Sollertia’s Claude Le Bel

January 17, 2022  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

The latest episode of IFAI’s Talking Textiles podcast is now available. From the circus biz to the fabric biz, learn how Canadian architectural textile firm Sollertia built its business. Sollertia has taken on and completed some of the most ambitious fabric structure projects in the country.&n…
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Ask Me Anything with IFAI chair Amy Bircher January 31

January 13, 2022  |  ATA News, News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International will be hosting an “Ask Me Anything” with new IFAI board chair Amy Bircher. The event will take place from 2 to 3pm EST, Monday, January 31, in CONNECT by IFAI’s Open Forum. Bircher will be answering member questions about the future…
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IFAI introduces member benefit program and Expo discount offer

October 5, 2021  |  ATA News

IFAI has announced a new benefit for IFAI members in the United States: the IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program. IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance The IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program gives all IFAI members access to a dedicated team of experts who are ready to help fin…
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IFAI 2021 State of the Industry report now available for purchase

July 21, 2021  |  ATA News, News

The 2021 State of the Industry report from Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now available for sale at IFAI’s e-store. Read a summary of the report here, and purchased the full report here.
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Second IFAI Virtual Market Showcase to focus on medical textiles

July 13, 2021  |  ATA News, Events, News

The second IFAI Virtual Market Showcase, set for Tuesday, Aug. 10., from 1 to 4 p.m., will feature medical textiles, showcasing the latest materials and manufacturing solutions for medical products. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to connect with the industry on the latest trends and …
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Messe Stuttgart’s Sun Shading Expo North America moves co-location debut with IFAI Expo to 2022

July 7, 2021  |  ATA News, Events, Expo News, News

Messe Stuttgart announced that its new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo 2021 in the form of expert talks, open discussion…
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IFAI launches online community CONNECT

June 18, 2021  |  ATA News, News

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has launched CONNECT by IFAI, an online community that will facilitate valuable networking among industry peers and support industry-wide conversations.
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Enter now: IFAI’s International Achievement Awards

May 13, 2021  |  ATA News, Awards, IAA, News

After a year away, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) return for the 75th anniversary of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The awards are an opportunity for you to showcase your technical skills and talents to the entire industry. The International Achievem…
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Call for candidates: IFAI board positions

May 5, 2021  |  ATA News, News

The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the following positions.
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First IFAI Virtual Market Showcase to focus on shade market

April 27, 2021  |  ATA News, Events, News

A new virtual offering from IFAI will kick off May 27, 2021, with a focus on New Materials & Developments in Shade.
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