B.I.G. YARNS awarded HPR status for second European plant

September 10, 2021  |  Company News, News

.I.G. YARNS has announced the attainment of a FM Global “Highly Protected Risk” Achievement Award (HPR Award) for its yarn production facility in Komen, Belgium.
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Ferntex collaborates with Sol-Out and TAF for Australian outdoor fabric market

September 9, 2021  |  Company News, News

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF) and Bulliontex Co. Ltd. have joined with Australia-based company Ferntex Solutions to distribute outdoor fabrics under Bulliontex’s Sol-Out® brand made with TAF’s Durashine™ fiber in Australasia. Sol-Out fabrics will be available for awnings, shades and marin…
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HUESKER implements first high-performance robot

September 8, 2021  |  Company News, News

The HUESKER Group, a manufacturer of technical high-performance textiles for civil engineering, agriculture, industry and lightweight construction, along with ABB, a pioneer in robotics and automation, have developed a high-performance robot used for handling and palletizing heavy yarn reels.
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Durst appoints Cosh as UK and Ireland label business development manager

September 7, 2021  |  Company News, News

Simon Cosh, an inkjet specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the print and graphic communications industry, has been appointed UK and Ireland Label Business Development Manager by Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies.
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Orion Engineered Carbons initiates construction of second plant in China

September 2, 2021  |  Company News, News

Orion Engineered Carbons has begun constructing its second plant in China for specialty and high-performance carbon black, expanding the chemical company’s production capacity in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
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Caldwell joins Sattler Outdura

August 30, 2021  |  Company News, News

Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has announced the addition of Chris Caldwell as product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics.
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In memoriam: Wayne M. Yonce

August 25, 2021  |  Company News, News

Wayne M. Yonce, 77, of Champaign, Ill., died on August 16, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease with dementia. 
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Indorama Ventures to acquire Oxiteno

August 25, 2021  |  Company News, News

Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemicals producer, has agreed to acquire Brazil-based Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio, a subsidiary of Ultrapar Participações S.A. The acquisition gives IVL a unique portfolio in high-value surfactants and significantly extends its existing In…
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Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. launches digital traceability for Radianza

August 24, 2021  |  Company News, News

hai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF), a part of Aditya Birla Group, has launched a digital traceability platform to trace its flagship fiber brand, Radianza. The digital platform, backed by Blockchain technology, will ensure complete transparency and traceability for brands, retailers and consumers of R…
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Culp Inc. leads donation drive for Haiti earthquake relief

August 23, 2021  |  Company News, News

Culp Inc., a textile company with roots in High Point, N.C.’s furniture industry, is leading a community-wide “Hands in for Haiti” donation drive to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Culp has production facilities in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. While the earthquake occurred in anothe…
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