A&R Tarpaulins expands manufacturing facility

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

We’re optimistic about the future,” says Bud Weisbart, vice-president of A&R Tarpaulins Inc., and the company is expanding its Fontana, Calif., manufacturing facility to get ready for that future. A&R Tarpaulins purchased a 27,000-square-foot lot next to its current location, whe…
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Air Force to demo Alexium surface treatment

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Specialty chemical supplier Alexium Intl., Greer, S.C., received a $200,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force to demonstrate its Cleanshell® CB treatment for chemical and biological protection suits. Alexium specializes in reactive surface treatment (RST) technologies that combine chemistry and m…
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Klinedinst joins BondCote

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Dr. Derek Klinedinst assumes the role of research chemical engineer for BondCote, an industrial fabric supplier of coated, laminated and composite fabrics in Pulaski, Va. He will expand BondCote’s development of new chemistries related to high-performance coated textiles. Klinedinst earned a P…
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Castillo to represent Arlon Graphics

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Castillo to represent Arlon Graphics Castillo to represent Arlon Graphics Arlon Graphics LLC, Santa Ana, Calif., has announced the addition of Brian Castillo as regional sales manager of the company’s south central region. Castillo will develop and coordinate sales of the company’s full …
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New EVP at Moss Inc.

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Moss Inc. has appointed Dan Patterson to the new post of executive vice president, business development, and chief marketing officer for the company’s products and services to the event, exhibit, sports and retail interior industries. Patterson formerly served 10 years as senior vice-president…
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Hohenstein India promotes Amalraj

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Vignesh Amalraj has been appointed business development manager of Hohenstein India Pvt. Ltd., the official Hohenstein Institute representative for India. As the former head of one of five Hohenstein contact offices in India and Sri Lanka, Amalraj is experienced in marketing the institute’s te…
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Shade structure grants

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Markets

The Academy grant program benefits schools and nonprofit organizations. The Academy Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants to public schools and nonprofit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pool…
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H&M to accept clothing for SMART recycling program

January 1, 2013  |  Industry News

The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has recognized the recent announcement by the fashion company H&M that it will begin accepting clothing for its global recycling program. Beginning in February 2013, the program will operate in select stores in the retailer’…
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Glen Raven sponsors Marine Design Challenge at N.C. State University

December 31, 2012  |  Industry News

Fashion design students target female consumers with design innovations for enhanced boating enjoyment. While boating may appear to be a male dominated sport, research studies show that it’s women who often drive buying decisions for watercraft purchases and upgrades. With this bit of consumer…
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AATCC announces 2013 Materials Research Poster Competition

December 28, 2012  |  Industry News

AATCC, the Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals, has announced the 2013 Materials Poster Competition, and invites students from around the globe studying materials science to participate. The competition, developed by AATCC’as Materials Interest Group, aims to promote …
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