Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Texas Textile Services

May 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services. HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to health care institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Ho…
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Universal Fibers appoints Jay Brown president

May 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president. Bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across the flooring, fiber and building materials industries, Brown joins the business at a pivotal time as it continues to advance innovation and strengthen its global com…
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
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Conflict in the Middle East leads to increase in resin prices

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Polypropylene and other plastic resins have increased in price in recent months as a result of conflict in the Middle East, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products. A similar price increase occurred in early 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for personal protective eq…
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NCTO announces officer appointments for FY 2026

May 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, has announced officer appointments for fiscal year 2026 following officer elections at its annual meeting April 14–16. Amy Bircher Bruyn, CEO and founder…
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13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference held in Shenzhen

May 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The 13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference was held in Shenzhen, China, March 27–29, 2026. More than 300 representatives from membrane structure enterprises, universities, research institutes and design and construction units across the country attended the meeting. The co…
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Bob Rosania named finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Greater Philadelphia Award

May 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Ehmke Manufacturing Co. Inc., Philadelphia, Penn., announced that the company’s CEO, Bob Rosania, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Greater Philadelphia Award. Now in its 41st year, the EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebr…
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NATULON zipper series surpasses 50% of YKK’s global zipper sales

May 4, 2026  |  Industry News, News

YKK Corporation has announced that the global sales share of its NATULON® zipper series, which incorporates recycled materials, has exceeded 50%. YKK began the full-scale global switchover to NATULON products in fiscal year (FY) 2021, and with the support of customers worldwide, the switchover rati…
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Landbell USA selected by CalRecycle as PRO for state EPR

May 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 2, Landbell USA announced that the organization was selected by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, or CalRecycle, to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization for the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility under the Responsible Textile Recovery Ac…
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Media One becomes exclusive U.S. distributor for Mimaki TX330 Series

May 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Media One has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Mimaki’s TX330 and TX330B textile pigment printing solutions in the U.S. The addition of the TX330 and TX330B strengthens Media One’s position as a provider in the digital pigment-textile market. These solutions offer both …
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