Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG enter co-marketing agreement

January 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG announced that the companies have entered into a co-marketing agreement, combining their product portfolios to deliver anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers and textile mills worldwide. “This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Archroma …
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SugarHouse Industries marks 85 years of business in 2026

January 21, 2026  |  News

2026 marks 85 years of business for SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah. The fabrication shop specializes in awnings and custom-made products in the marine, military and aerospace industries.
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CovationBio sells interest in Primient Covation LLC

January 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Covation Biomaterials LLC (CovationBio) announced that the company has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, a producer of 100% bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement f…
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Mirador Software Group acquires Intex Consulting

January 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Intex Consulting, a provider of ERP and MES solutions for textile manufacturers worldwide, announced that the company has been acquired by Mirador Software Group. For more than three decades, Intex has supported weaving, spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and carpet manufacturers with specialize…
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MMI Textiles announces updates to leadership team

January 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

MMI Textiles, a U.S.-based textile manufacturer, has announced two updates to the company’s leadership team. Kathleen Wagner has joined MMI Textiles as director of sales, bringing more than 15 years of sales and customer leadership experience. Based in MMI’s Brooklyn, Ohio headquarters, Wagn…
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Steve Szenay, Bill McDaniel become ATA Honored Life Members

January 19, 2026  |  News

At the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga., Steve Szenay, MFC, and Bill McDaniel earned the distinction of Honored Life Member.
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Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India launches Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore

January 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Textiles and Guidance of Tamil Nadu and the government of Tamil Nadu to launch Techtextil India Summit every other year, beginning this year, Nov. 26–27 at CODISSIA in Coimbatore. Mess…
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Architectural Fabrication and Armetco Systems announce merger

January 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Architectural Fabrication, Fort Worth, Texas, and Armetco Systems, Justin, Texas, announced a strategic merger of their operations. The merger builds on the long-standing partnership between the companies and expands offerings of architectural cladding, fabrication and specialty aluminum products. &…
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Tommy Parks wins 2026 Tools, Tips & Tricks contest

January 16, 2026  |  News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 during the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga. Tommy Parks from Rocket Upholstery won the first place Don Racine Award with “Track System.”
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Mike Erickson wins 2026 Fabricator Olympics

January 15, 2026  |  News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) ran its annual Fabricator Olympics Thursday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Marine Fabricators Conference in Savannah, Ga.
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