Economic downturn spurs structural change

April 1, 2013  |  Industry News

According to a new report, “Strategies of Leading International Technical Textiles Companies, 3rd edition,” many industry leaders responded to the global economic crisis by shedding parts of their businesses deemed ‘non-core’ to private equity investors. Author Adrian Wilson …
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Founder of Pure Filter Solutions to receive 2012 AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award

March 29, 2013  |  Industry News

In April, AATCC will honor Nicole Nichols-Wilson, president and founder of Pure Filter Solutions (PFS) as the 2012 recipient of the Association’s Young Entrepreneur Award. Nichols is being recognized for designing, manufacturing and marketing dewatering filtration products that prevent polluti…
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ORAFOL announces merger of ORACAL USA and ORAFOL Americas Inc.

March 28, 2013  |  Industry News

ORAFOL announced the merger of ORACAL USA, of Black Creek, Ga., and ORAFOL Americas Inc. of Avon, Conn. The merger positions the combined company as a leading manufacturer of PSA films, reflective materials and industrial tapes in the America’s. Effective July 1, 2013, both entities will be re…
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Banner Creations’ eco-friendly tote bags garner attention

March 27, 2013  |  Industry News

Banner Creations, a Minneapolis, Minn., manufacturer of display products made of Ecophab™ 100-percent post-consumer recycled plastic, takes waste seriously. The company created a division, Scrappy Products, that makes The Green Bag tote from leftover scrap fabric. Each tote contains the equiva…
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Clariant supports water saving efforts in textile manufacturing

March 26, 2013  |  Industry News

Clariant supports the textile industry’s efforts toward sustainable freshwater management with the publishing of water-saving tips and technologies in a special edition of its “News Chat” newsletter. Titled “Each Drop Counts – chemical solutions for reduced water consum…
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My-Villages announces new marine industry Innovation Partners

March 22, 2013  |  Industry News

My-Villages, the marine industry’s online collaborative, announced additions to its lineup of Innovation Partners, expanding the company’s program to help marine businesses transform how boating services are coordinated and to enhance customer engagement. Joining The Hinckley Company, th…
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US manufacturing sector energy use and energy intensity down since 2002

March 21, 2013  |  Industry News

U.S. Energy Information Administration data indicates a significant decline in the amount of energy used per unit of gross manufacturing output in the U.S. According to the data, total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17 percent from 2002 to 2010. Manufacturing gross outpu…
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Miller Weldmaster sells first T600 Extreme Cover at IFAI Expo

March 20, 2013  |  Industry News

TRS Industries, a 30-year veteran tarp repair and manufacturing company, recently purchased Miller Weldmaster’s first T600 Extreme Cover at IFAI Expo Americas 2012 in Boston, Mass. The company cited features such as a bigger machine throat capacity and the same state-of-the-art features as ear…
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Charles Yang to receive prestigious Olney Medal

March 19, 2013  |  Industry News

On April 11, AATCC will honor Charles Yang as the 2012 recipient of the Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in the field of textile chemistry. The Olney Medal is the Association’s highest honor. Yang is a world-renowned scholar in the fields of cotton durable press finishing and flame reta…
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Teijin to exhibit at Eco-Products International Fair in Singapore

March 15, 2013  |  Industry News

The Teijin Group announced that it will showcase a range of environmental products and technologies at the Eco-products International Fair (EPIF), Asia’s largest environmental show, which will take place at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from March 14 to…
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