CELLIANT cleared to market as Class 1 Medical Device

February 8, 2023  |  Company News, News

At Hologenix®, whose CELLIANT® infrared technology is an ingredient in world-class brands across many categories, science matters. The company has a distinguished Science Advisory Board composed of experts in the fields of photobiology, nanotechnology, sleep medicine, diabetes and wound care. The …
Cottonaro retiring from Culp

February 7, 2023  |  Company News, News

Culp Inc. announced the planned retirement of Mike Cottonaro, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Culp Home Fashions (“CHF”), effective April 30, 2023. Cottonaro will retire after 38 years of dedicated service and leadership with the company’s mattress fabrics division. Cottonaro …
New faces at Polygiene

February 6, 2023  |  Company News, News

Polygiene® welcomes two new colleagues as part of the Polygiene Group™, to expand the brand’s influence in U.S. markets and beyond. As part of their ongoing strategy to expand the Polygiene brand into the North American market, Polygiene Group has bought long-term distributor BioMaster US. Not …
McClendon new president of Spradling Intl.

February 2, 2023  |  Company News, News

Spradling International, a global manufacturing leader of coated fabrics, is proud to announce that Doug McClendon has been named the President of Spradling International effective January 2023. McClendon has over 35 years of experience in the textile industry. Throughout his career, he has held a v…
Ledbetter to retire from Herculite

February 1, 2023  |  Company News, News

Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics has announced that Rand Ledbetter will retire after thirty years in the textile industry. For over 20 years, Ledbetter has served as a well-known, and well-respected member of the Herculite team, and has be…
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories delivers two Hybrid Dragon Silk™ silkworm strains

January 31, 2023  |  Company News, News

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces that it has delivered the first two hybrid-cross Dragon Silk™ strains to its third-party production partner in Vietnam. These strains were developed to address th…
Thomas Oetterli new CEO at Rieter

January 30, 2023  |  Company News, News

Norbert Klapper, who has led Rieter as CEO for nine years, has informed the Board of Directors that he wishes to take on new professional challenges. The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd. has taken note of Norbert Klapper’s resignation, expressing its gratitude for his service to Rieter. T…
Darn Tough Vermont hires Kristen Graf

January 24, 2023  |  Company News, News

Darn Tough Vermont®, the fastest-growing American manufacturer of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, announces the addition of Kristen Graf as Global Director, Environmental and Social Responsibility. Graf is stepping into the role with two decades of experience in developing and overseeing s…
MIP Inc. appoints Dean Johnson president, CEO

January 23, 2023  |  Company News, News

MIP Inc. announces the appointment of Dean Johnson to the position of president and chief executive officer. Dean will commence with MIP effective January 23, 2023. Dean brings 20 years of senior executive experience, including a proven track record of leading complex multi-national organizations…
Standard Textile names new president, Alex Heiman

January 19, 2023  |  Company News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc. a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textile markets announced Alex Heiman will assume the role of president. Alex succeeds his father, Gary Heiman, as the fourth-generation president of Standard Textile. Gary Heiman continues a leadership role at Standard Text…