Round 18 of TPP negotiation productive

September 1, 2013  |  Industry News

The 18th round Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiations ended on July 25 in Malaysia, and progress was made in several areas, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The negotiating groups covered market access, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, inv…
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New sales VP for Visual Impulse

September 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Visual Impulse, a Moss company providing memorable branding, décor solutions and retail efficiencies, welcomes Kevin Wildes as its new vice president for sales. Formerly a senior account executive for the Southeast U.S., Wilde will now lead sales efforts for the retail design team. He has sig…
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Hollander joins Wagner Companies

September 1, 2013  |  Industry News

The Wagner Companies, manufacturer and supplier of metal products for architectural and industrial applications, has appointed Norm Hollander to a newly created position of New York account executive. His sales territory will include New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Hollander comes to Wagner wi…
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STANMECH adds sales representative

September 1, 2013  |  Industry News

STANMECH Technologies Inc., Burlington, Ont., Canada, recently appointed Jamie Martin as technical sales representative of the company, which specializes in plastic forming and joining methods (hot air and extrusion) for industrial applications. Martin will provide local service in western Canada, w…
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Management changes at Moss Inc.

September 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Sarah Browning assumes a new role as director of product management at Moss Inc., Chicago, Ill., after distinguished achievements during her 14 years with the exhibit, event, sports and retail interiors display company. Browning implemented Moss’ computer-aided pattern and quality assurance pr…
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Palmetto Synthetics to manufacture and distribute Unifi’s REPREVE

August 30, 2013  |  Industry News

As part of a manufacturing and distribution agreement, Unifi’s REPREVE® chip will be purchased and processed by Palmetto Synthetics into staple fiber and sold under the REPREVE brand name. This will provide the textile industry with a U.S. made REPREVE staple fiber product option. “We have a sh…
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OEKO-TEX® presents webinar on new STeP certification

August 29, 2013  |  Industry News

The International OEKO-TEX® Association’s Dr. Sam Moore, who represents OEKO-TEX in North America, will present a webinar introducing the new STeP certification system for sustainable textile production facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at 2:00 PM EST. The webinar is complimentary, an…
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J. Robert Scott joins Allan Knight in Texas

August 27, 2013  |  Industry News

J. Robert Scott, Inc. signed a representation agreement with Allan Knight & Associates, Inc. for the Texas market. The J. Robert Scott brand will occupy approximately 2,500 square feet in Allan Knight’s 40,000 square-foot showroom. “The contemporary atmosphere in Allan Knight’s…
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Huntsman partners with Huamao Group

August 26, 2013  |  Industry News

Huntsman Textiles Effects has been awarded preferred supplier status for Huamao Group’s dyes and chemical requirements. This strategic partnership allows Huntsman to proactively support Huamao Group in addressing challenges in its operational and environmental needs. “China is an importa…
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AATCC launches YouTube channel

August 23, 2013  |  Industry News

In an effort to find new ways to reach and serve its growing global membership, the Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) has launched a YouTube channel. At “theAATCC,” visitors will find videos capturing events from the association’s meetings, confe…
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