NAUE: Fight is not over in anti-dumping case

November 10, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

In a press release dated Oct. 27, 2009, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of geosynthetic materials, including geosynthetic clay liners, said it is appealing a recent decision by Australian Customs that imposed anti-dumping measures on NAUE products. Based in EspelkampÐFiestal, Germany,…
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UFS expands and re-brands

November 6, 2009  |  Fabric Structures, Industry News

Universal Fabric Structures (UFS) has announced the launch of its new custom architectural division, Fabritecture. UFS’s goal is for Fabritecture to set a new benchmark in fabric structure design and construction, providing solutions for developers, builders, governments and private contractor…
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Four-step sustainability from SGIA

November 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Industry News

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has recently updated its 4-Step Sustainability Action Plan with additional resources to help imagers develop a successful Sustainability Management System (SMS) in their printing businesses. The program—made up of Plan, Do, Check, Act—uses…
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Personal Protective Technology Program

November 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Program will host the 3rd Annual Stakeholders’ Meeting on March 2–3, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.A. This year’s meeting will center on user…
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Argotec revamps to serve textile laminators

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

To better serve the textile lamination and performance apparel industries, Argotec Inc., Greenfield, Mass., will concentrate on “better matching our film extrusion capabilities, technical expertise and resources with the applications of our customers—strength to strength,” says Bru…
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Teijin dissolves S.C. monofilament subsidiary

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

When Teijin Limited, Tokyo, Japan, purchased the monofilament business of Johns Manville in 2000, it expected the market for paper machine clothing (covers for paper-making rollers that improve machine performance) would be strong. Losses at Teijin Monofilament U.S. Inc., Spartanburg, S.C., resulted…
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Agion Technologies receives Gold environmental certification

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Last year, Agion Technologies, a Wakefield, Mass., leader in silver-based antimicrobial technology, received a Silver Cradle-to-Cradle certification, which recognizes achievement in environmental design, processes and standards throughout the lifecycle of a company’s product. This year, Agion …
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New name for Genesis Plastics Welding

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Genesis Plastics Welding, the new name for the combined companies Genesis Manufacturing and Plastics Welding Technology, launched a new logo and web presence in August. The company’s proprietary radio frequency (RF) heat sealing technology helps customers reduce use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)…
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Schurz to join Rowley Co.

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

As the owner of Tavern Hill, a custom drapery workroom, Susan Schurz has hands-on experience working with fabrics and textile technologies. Now she’ll expand that expertise to a wider audience as brand experience manager for Rowley Company, Gastonia, N.C. Schurz has published educational video…
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Frisch joins Springs Creative Products Group

November 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Scott Frisch, former president of a textile and mattress industry consulting firm, has been named sales and merchandising manager for the specialty fabrics division of Springs Creative Products Group (SCPG) LLC, Rock Hill, S.C. Frisch’s new division provides unfinished fabrics and components t…
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