Census Bureau to host webinar on foreign trade regulations

August 16, 2012  |  Industry News

The U.S. Census Bureau is hosting a free in-depth webinar series that provides the tools necessary for a strong foundation in the fundamentals of exporting. “Foreign Trade Regulations—Demystifying the Rules of Exporting,” the fourth webinar in the eight-part series, will clarify yo…
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OEKO-TEX® to present Sustainability Awards

August 15, 2012  |  Industry News

In 2013 the International OEKO-TEX® Association will, for the first time, present the OEKO-TEX® Sustainability Award to companies who have achieved outstanding performance and innovations in the area of sustainability. All manufacturers and retailers who are certified worldwide according to …
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OMNOVA Solutions recognizes employee innovations

August 14, 2012  |  Industry News

OMNOVA Solutions has announced its 2011 Technology Award recipients. This annual award program recognizes exemplary technological contributions by associates in OMNOVA’s research and development, sales and marketing, technical service, operations, product management and LEAN SixSigma organizat…
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Schoeller’s corkshellâ„¢ wins OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD 2012

August 9, 2012  |  Industry News

The new corkshell™ technology from Swiss fabric and technology specialists Schoeller Textil AG won an OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD 2012 in the Material Innovation category at the OutDoor Fair Friedrichshafen. In the competition, organized by iF International Forum Design, 48 entrants from a total of…
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Joyce McCauley is plant manager at KAPCO

August 8, 2012  |  Industry News

Joyce McCauley has joined the Kent Adhesive Products Co. (KAPCO) team. McCauley has held several positions since the beginning of her career as an industrial engineer, including production manager, materials manager, manufacturing services manager, manager of productivity improvement and supervisor …
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See the latest products at Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012

August 3, 2012  |  Industry News

Leading ink jet technology providers will be presenting and displaying their latest developments and products at IMI’s Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2012 on Sept. 5-6, 2012, at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. According to IMI president Al Keene, “The rapidly expanding use of…
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New Balance uses Nanofront® nanofiber for replacement insoles

August 2, 2012  |  Industry News

Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group’s polyester fibers business, has announced that it is supplying its high-strength polyester nanofiber Nanofront® for use in replacement insoles for running shoes made by New Balance. The insoles will be marketed by New Balance Jap…
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China doubles down on textile output

August 1, 2012  |  News

The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) recently released an aggressive plan to double the country’s textile output from 2010 levels by 2020. Rising demand for fiber products, especially among China’s citizens, will accelerate the transformation of the textile industry thr…
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Strickland joins Mount Vernon Mills

August 1, 2012  |  News

Mount Vernon Mills, Mauldin, S.C., named John (Bud) Strickland as the new director of product development for the company’s denim division. Strickland has 38 years in the industry, including product development at the Cone Denim Division of International Textile Group, Liberty Denim and Cone M…
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Pink Powered by Moss hires general manager

August 1, 2012  |  News

Heidi Olson, former principal and managing director at the experiential marketing agency OEG Inc., has been appointed general manager of Pink Powered by Moss, New York City, N.Y. She will use her extensive marketing and sales leadership to expand the Pink Powered by Moss division, which focuses on s…
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