Durst Group appoints David Bentley as software division manager

April 15, 2025  |  Company News, News

Durst Group AG, Rochester, N.Y., announced the appointment of David Bentley as its new segment manager for its North American software division for Durst and Lift Software. In this role, Bentley will be responsible for the growth, development and implementation of the Durst software suite. “Softwa…
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Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new CHT Group COO

April 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

The CHT Group, a specialty chemicals provider based in Tübingen, Germany, has announced the appointment of Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., as its new chief operating officer (COO). With this appointment, Sartorelli completes the management board consisting of Christian Rink, Ph.D., as chief financial of…
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CCC, ADG win $82 million contract with U.S. military for protective overboots

April 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for lightweight, molded overboots manufactured by Airboss Defense Group (ADG). The specialized footwear protects against chemical and biologic…
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INDA announces finalists for 2025 FiltXPO Awards, voting open until April 18

April 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in partnership with International Filtration News magazine, has announced the finalists for the inaugural FiltXPO™ Awards. The awards recognize achievements across the filtration value chain. The deadline to submit votes is April 18. Submit …
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The Mitchell Group opens new manufacturing facility for Sta-Kleen Silicone line

April 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility for its Sta-Kleen Silicone line. The new facility is near an electric power plant, and the facility’s primary energy source is the plant’s non-polluting steam. The facility recaptures and transforms th…
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Trivantage launches marine-focused seminar

April 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage® has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called Performance on Deck. Performance on Deck includes presentations from suppliers on emerging trends, product applications and what it takes to run a successful business in today’s landscape. Presentation topics h…
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SBA announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

April 11, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to support and empower small manufacturers. “The great American comeback starts with restoring American industry,” says Kelly Loeffler, an SBA administrator. “With the Mad…
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President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, increases tariffs on Chinese imports

April 10, 2025  |  Industry News, News

President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs for 90 days, with country-specific tariffs (detailed in Annex I) now effective July 9, 2025. Countries included in Annex I are curr…
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ATA Japan to host World Expo 2025 tour May 16; registration due April 23

April 10, 2025  |  ATA News, News

As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, receive guided explanations from industry experts involved in their construction, and exchange insights dur…
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Hohenstein releases 2024 sustainability report

April 9, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company’s goals for 2025 and beyond. Additionally, the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of its worl…
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