AKAS increases knitting capacity

January 7, 2021  |  Company News

In response to the overwhelming demand of fabrics used for face masks and surgical gowns, Pennsylvania-based textile manufacturer AKAS Tex has added five knitting machines to increase its knitting capacity. Two machines will be used for the knitting of double knits such as the ProCool® interlock, t…
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Walker joins Colorado Yurt Company

January 6, 2021  |  Company News

Colorado Yurt Company has hired Garrett Walker as director of sales. He will lead the sales and marketing teams as the company focuses on strategic growth opportunities and customer connections to the outdoors. Walker has extensive sales and management experience. Most recently, Garrett was CEO of T…
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J.H. Whitney Capital Partners acquires Cooley Group

January 5, 2021  |  Company News

Cooley Group has announced that J.H. Whitney Capital Partners (“Whitney”), in collaboration with Cooley’s executive leadership team, has acquired Cooley Group from its long-time owners, the Siener family.   Whitney is a leader in the private equity industry. Since its founding in 1946, it ha…
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MMI Textiles expands its leadership team

January 4, 2021  |  Company News

MMI Textiles Inc., a global diversified supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military, tactical, medical, commercial and apparel expertise, has announced one new executive hire, Kathleen Stevens as chief financial officer (CFO) and four promotions, including Debbie G…
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Evolution St. Louis hires Altan

December 29, 2020  |  Company News

Evolution St. Louis has hired Sevan Altan as its first general manager. Altan brings decades of experience in flatbed knitting, production, design, programming and business development. He will oversee all departments at the company’s high-tech knit manufacturing in St. Louis, Mo. Altan comes from…
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Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions announces new headquarters

December 28, 2020  |  Company News

Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions Inc., a manufacturer of carbon fiber textiles, has announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County, S.C. The more than $4.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs. Founded in 1986, Sigmatex develops and manufactures carbon fiber textiles for composite …
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Fitesa Simpsonville expands operations

December 23, 2020  |  Company News

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc., an innovator in the design and manufacturing of nonwoven fabric solutions, has announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C. The $100 million investment will create 40 new jobs over the next five years. The expansion is expected to be completed by 2023. In…
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Jones Family of Companies strengthens teams

December 22, 2020  |  Company News

During a year that has been challenging for all businesses, Jones Family of Companies has continued to thrive and progress. Along with the recent acquisition of Rontex America and the opening of a new office in Richmond, Va., Jones is improving its operations and human resources teams across all fac…
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Glen Raven Custom Fabrics announces multiphase expansion plan

December 21, 2020  |  Company News

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, Burlington, N.C., has announced the latest milestones in a multiphase global expansion plan, representing a $65 million investment to create additional capacity and support sustainability initiatives, according to a company press release. The first phase, initiated at the …
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Palm Beach Mask to donate 100,000 disposable facemasks

December 21, 2020  |  Company News, News

Palm Beach Mask, a Riviera Beach, Fla.-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), will donate 100,000 disposable facemasks to government offices, medical organizations, first responders and non-profit groups across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast this holiday season.
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