DOMO Chemicals to invest in nylon plant

March 18, 2020  |  Company News

DOMO Chemicals, a producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhejiang, China. The new plant will be capable of producing 50,000 tons of sustainable and innovative engineered nylon compounds each year. The com…
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IFAI president responds to Coronavirus, adjusts upcoming events

March 17, 2020  |  Company News, Events, Expo News, News

As concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, I want all IFAI members to know we are closely monitoring developments and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We will follow their recommendations to keep our employees, their…
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DSM announces partnership with SABIC and UPM Biofuels

March 17, 2020  |  Company News

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, and UPM Biofuels, a producer of sustainable raw materials, have announced a partnership that will help to reduce the environmental footprint of Dyneema®, the world…
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INX International achieves ISO 45001 certification

March 12, 2020  |  Company News

INX International Ink Co.’s North American ISO Certified facilities have been recognized with certification for the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard. As the first ink company in North America to do so, INX certified locations are now registered to three integrated standards: ISO…
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Elis acquires Haber Group in Germany

March 11, 2020  |  Company News

Elis, an international multi-service provider that offers textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America, is continuing its expansion strategy in its key markets with the signing of an agreement to acquire Haber in Germany. Haber is a family business that operates f…
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Ace Vinyl Products is open for business

March 10, 2020  |  Company News

Ace Vinyl Products, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was recently established as a sister company of Ace Canvas & Tent, which has been in business since 1954. The company manufactures products including protective covers, awnings, shade sails, custom enclosures, carnival accessories, tarps and crash pads. Its …
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Sage Automotive Interiors to acquire Adient automotive fabric business

March 9, 2020  |  Company News

Sage Automotive Interiors (an Asahi Kasei company) has signed an agreement to acquire the automotive fabric business of Adient with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive interior products to the European market. With a number of locations in Europe, the textile facilities are …
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USTRIVE Manufacturing gains GOTS, OCS certification

March 6, 2020  |  Company News

USTRIVE Manufacturing, a Los Angeles, Calif.-based garment maker specializing in knitwear, has become the first and only vertical clothing manufacturer in North America to be certified to both the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Textile Exchange’s Organic Content Standard (OCS), the wor…
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Archroma Tianjin named ‘Green Factory’ by Tianjin authorities

March 5, 2020  |  Company News

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced that its affiliate in Tianjin, China, has been named ‘Green Factory’ by the Tianjin authorities. The nomination was granted as of January 1, 2020, following an evaluation process conducted und…
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Dunlap Industries names recipient of Above & Beyond award

March 4, 2020  |  Company News

Tammy Cagle is the recipient of Dunlap Industries’ Above & Beyond award. Each year a Dunlap Industries employee is recognized by their peers as the individual who has most consistently demonstrated the willingness to satisfy the customer’s needs. As a quality assurance technician, Cagle ensu…
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