Kumar elected AATCC committee chair

February 1, 2013  |  Industry News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), a trade organization for textile wet processing professionals, has elected Smrithi Kumar to lead the Lightfastness and Weathering RA 50 Committee. Kumar is the international sales manager for Q-Lab weathering, light stability and co…
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Keyston Bros. promotes Bueker

February 1, 2013  |  Industry News

After working two years in sales at Keyston Bros., an Atlanta, Ga., textile distributor, Dennis Bueker has been promoted to vice president of the awning and canvas division. He previously worked with awning and marine customers in the southeast and southwest Florida markets, and now will lead the ex…
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In memoriam: James Jeffery

February 1, 2013  |  Industry News

James Jeffery, a long-time sales executive for the John Boyle Co., passed away on Dec. 22, 2012, at the age of 86. Jeffery was also an honored life member of the Canvas Products Association, Zone 7. The WWII Navy veteran is survived by his son Gary, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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In memoriam: Philip Lehner

February 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Philip Lehner, long-time chairman and CEO of Leigh Fibers, Spartanburg, S.C., died January 5, 2013, at his home in Hingham, Mass. He was 89 years old. During his 65 years with Leigh Fibers, Lehner built the company into the largest textile and fiber reprocessing company in the United States. Lehner …
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2013 State of the Industry

February 1, 2013  |  Features, Industry News, Markets

Steady but slow economic recovery characterized the industry in 2012. By Jeff Rasmussen The economic recovery across the globe continues, but at a weakened pace. Growth in U.S. GDP was up slightly at about 2 percent in 2012, compared to 1.8 percent in 2011. The small increase in GDP was accompanied …
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ASTM takes environmental action

February 1, 2013  |  Business, Industry News

ASTM Intl. to develop environmental guidelines for products. ASTM Intl., W. Conshohocken, Pa., has announced its new initiative as a Program Operator for Product Category Rules (PCRs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which will provide the venue for developing PCRs and verifying EPDs. …
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NICE, RITE form landmark partnership

February 1, 2013  |  Business, Industry News

The RITE Group and NICE (Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical) have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two parties to cooperate closely to address more effectively the environmental issues in the global textile value chain. The strategic alliance is designed to stren…
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Huntsman Textile Effects and DyTech Taiwan partner to deliver sustainable solutions

January 29, 2013  |  Industry News

Huntsman Textile Effects and DyTech Taiwan have announced a collaboration that is set to drive sustainable excellence and world-class standards of high-quality dyes and specialty chemicals for the Taiwan textile industry. Huntsman will work closely with DyTech Taiwan, as its agent in Taiwan, to deli…
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Free publicity for fabric suppliers: Specialty Fabric Showcase 2013

January 28, 2013  |  Industry News

The Specialty Fabrics Review annual Fabric Showcase, scheduled for the April and May 2013 issues, will focus reader attention on the special benefits and advantages of the new fabrics available to them from industry suppliers. This is an opportunity for all fabric manufacturers and distributors to g…
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Mexico and China in WTO trade dispute

January 25, 2013  |  Industry News

Mexico took the first step in an official dispute resolution process through the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming that China illegally supports its textile and clothing industry under world trade law. The Mexican government claims that China’s textile and clothing policy breaks the WTO…
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