India approves new Centers of Excellence for textile technology and development

October 4, 2010  |  Industry News

The Expenditure Finance Committee of India has just approved the Technology Mission on Technical Textiles (TMTT), which will fund the creation of four new Centers of Excellence (CoE) with an investment of $22.2 million. The news was revealed to Seshadri Ramkumar of Texas Tech University by a senior …
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Moss acquires Pink power, NYC foothold

October 1, 2010  |  Graphics, Industry News

Two powerhouses in the event, exhibit and display markets have joined forces, as Moss Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., has acquired the inventory and trade name of Pink Inc., New York City, N.Y. The new entity, Pink Powered by Moss, will operate out of a New York City location and service clients nati…
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TenCate patents ‘grassy’ geosynthetic

October 1, 2010  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

TenCate Geosynthetics, Pendergrass, Ga., recently received a U.S. patent for its Miramesh® SG woven geosynthetic, which combines the benefits of its Miramesh GR open biaxial fibers with green synthetic grass fibers. The product, designed to stabilize soil on steep slopes and wire basket walls, i…
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‘Green’ award for PGI drought response

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Devastating droughts throughout the southeastern U.S. raised concerns about sufficient water supply and the environmental impact of wastewater from the Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) plant in Mooresville, N.C. A team of 20 PGI employees, led by Jeff Ward, reliability engineer and green project leader, wen…
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Glen Raven plant adds lamination lines

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC has added fabric lamination capabilities to its Park Avenue finishing plant located in Glen Raven, N.C., moving lamination equipment from its Statesville facility (and offering Statesville employees the opportunity to transfer as well). The Park Avenue plant’s …
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Vicar Intl. and Renolit AG to partner

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Vicar Intl., Union, N.J., and Renolit AG, Germany, have entered into a partnership for distribution of Renolit Kalglas press-polished PVC sheets to the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Vicar will take on the responsibility for sales to the automotive aftermarket and convertible top industry throughout …
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AmSafe awarded STC approval for seatbelt retrofitting

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News, Markets

AmSafe Inc. has been awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that permits operators to retrofit general aviation aircraft with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbags. Approved service centers located in any EASA member country may now install the seatbelt airbag …
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Palm Springs homes utilize unpermitted canopies

October 1, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

City planners performed a drive-by inspection of Palm Springs, Calif., single-family properties and discovered that approximately 10 percent of homes had unpermitted canopies shading pools, yards or vehicles. Residents felt that city officials “should enforce against worse neighborhood eyesore…
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Market report: fasteners

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Discretionary clothing purchases are down, as people nervously watching the economy delay purchase of new coats, shoes, suits and playwear. This consumer restraint is affecting manufacturers of needles, buttons, zippers, hooks, snaps, rivets and Velcro™ closures, according to “Textile Fa…
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Oil booms as standard equipment?

October 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Tanker ships would be required to deploy oil booms as a preventive measure in California waters before transferring fuel, under a bill that has passed the Legislature. Washington state has a similar law. Current California regulations cover only how much boom should be deployed after a spill occurs.…
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