Aurora earns Green Business Designation status from the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce

January 27, 2020  |  Company News

At Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, sustainability is more than a good idea. In addition to winning recognition in 2019 from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) for multiple sustainability measures engineered into the operations of the company’s plant, Aurora is also reaching into the…
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A. Hoffman Awning Co. honored by BUILD magazine

January 27, 2020  |  Company News

A. Hoffman Awning Co. has won an award for Best Residential Awning Manufacturer—Metropolitan Washington, D.C. The award was issued by BUILD magazine. The BUILD judging process is driven 100 percent by merit: awardees must demonstrate expertise within a given field, dedication to client service and…
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Lion Equity acquires Riegel Linen

January 27, 2020  |  Company News

Lion Equity Partners, a Denver, Colo.-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring corporate carve-outs, has acquired Riegel Linen LLC from Mount Vernon Mills Inc. Riegel Linen is a leading importer, manufacturer and supplier of tablecloths, sheets, bedding and other linens for hotels, linen …
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Education transition at AATCC

January 27, 2020  |  Company News

AATCC has a new education director. Angela (Angi) Jabara will work alongside long-time AATCC education director Peggy Pickett until Pickett’s retirement later this year. Jabara will be responsible for educational program development as well as venue selection, negotiation and contracts. She will w…
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Indorama to eliminate plastic pollution

January 24, 2020  |  Company News

Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., a global chemical producer, has announced its commitment as part of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to help create a world where plastic never becomes waste. The company is aiming to increase recycled content volumes by at least 750,000 metric tons, whil…
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Pinnacle Textiles Industries acquires Topps Safety Apparel

January 24, 2020  |  Company News

Pinnacle Textile Industries LLC, King of Prussia, Penn., a manufacturer of service apparel, aprons and napery dedicated to servicing the rental and hospitality markets, has purchased a majority of the assets of Topps Safety Apparel Inc. of Rochester, Ind., a manufacturer of public safety and flame r…
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Change in ARA Insurance leadership

January 23, 2020  |  Company News

Phil Kelling, president and CEO of American Rental Association (ARA) Insurance, located in Kansas City, Mo., has announced his plan to retire effective Feb. 29, 2020. John Kennedy, CPA, CPL and current ARA Insurance CFO, who joined ARA Insurance in 2017, will assume the role following Kelling’s de…
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Gerber opens innovation center

January 23, 2020  |  Company News

Gerber Technology has opened its Gerber Innovation Center in the heart of New York City. The 18,000-plus square foot space will provide visitors with a unique experience that will help them stay connected to the latest trends and technology in fashion and apparel, as well as flexible material proces…
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In the news: Global Impex internships offer hands-on training to Minnesota students

January 22, 2020  |  Company News

With workforce issues and the need for skilled employees taking over headlines, there’s a St. Cloud company giving students substantial roles in running a business. Global Impex USA, a textile business started two years ago by Kingshuk (King) Mukherjee, allows students to work on their own time—…
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Industry veteran Steve Toth retires

January 22, 2020  |  Company News

After 36 years in the textile industry Steve Toth will be retiring from his position at Ennis Fabrics as regional sales manager, specialty division. Over his career, Toth has served on the board for numerous industry associations. Currently, Toth is a director on IFAI’s PAMA board. “From the beg…
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