Ronald Mark Associates Inc. announces new strategic business unit

September 21, 2010  |  Industry News

Ronald Mark Associates Inc. (RMA), a New Jersey-based multifaceted manufacturer of supported and unsupported polymers, has announced the formation of Engineered Polymer Technologies (EPT). EPT was created to expand RMA into several new markets, including (but not limited to) geomembranes, fuel and w…
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In memoriam: Russell B. Hogshire

September 21, 2010  |  Industry News

Russell Beverly “Happy” Hogshire, third-generation president of Hogshire Industries Inc. in Norfolk, Va., died on Sept. 17 at the age of 77. Hogshire joined the company, which has specialized in canvas products since 1898, after serving in the U.S. Army. He worked on the board of the Ind…
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Fabric education for architects and designers

September 17, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

With the current emphasis on sustainable building design, architects, designers, builders and other industry professionals are exploring multiple means to achieve sustainable design, such as natural ventilation and daylighting, energy efficient HVAC systems, green roofs and landscaping and the use o…
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Performance Fibers to expand in China

September 16, 2010  |  Industry News

Performance Fibers, a global supplier of industrial fibers, has announced that it will expand its polyester fiber and fabric capacity in Kaiping, China, to meet continued strong demand from China and the rest of the world. The increased capacity will double the company’s polyester production a…
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AATCC offers textile testing workshop, Dec. 8-9

September 15, 2010  |  Industry News

AATCC is offering an Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop, December 8-9, at its Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C., U.S.A. Workshop instructors will discuss and demonstrate AATCC and ASTM procedures for evaluating textiles, including basic color theory and measurement, as well as f…
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Textile Composites Conference in France, Oct. 26-28

September 13, 2010  |  Industry News

TEXCOMP 10, the Textile Composites Conference, will be held in the Lille Grand Palais in Lille, northern France, Oct. 26-28. The goal of TEXCOMP is to promote knowledge in the field of textile composites throughout the world. By bringing together scientists and engineers active in a variety of disci…
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University of Missouri reports: How organizational identity affects profitability

September 10, 2010  |  Industry News

With the fragmentation and globalization of the U.S. textile and apparel industry, business activities and roles have changed, impacting their organizational identity. The evolving organizational identity of these firms has created many questions as to how it affects the businesses financially. A re…
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Japanese nonwovens exporters pursue Chinese market

September 8, 2010  |  Industry News

The average value of nonwoven products exported to China by Japanese manufacturers in 2009 was almost double the average value of materials exported to the U.S., according to a report by Textiles Intelligence. Exports to the U.S. had a total value of ¥8,282 million (US$88.5 million), but those t…
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Items needed for 8th Annual IFF Silent Auction

September 7, 2010  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is requesting donations for the 8th Annual IFF Silent Auction, which will take place at the IFAI Expo Americas Welcome Reception on Oct. 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. Previously donated items include custom quilts, vacation packages, jewelry,…
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PAMA and IFAI Japan to host roundtable at IFAI Expo Americas 2010

September 7, 2010  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

All members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), and the awning industry at large, are cordially invited to attend a roundtable discussion with IFAI Japan at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 in Orlando, Thursday, Oct. 28. This is the second year that PAMA and IFAI Japan have hosted an…
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