Thrace-LINQ adds sales director

August 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Dennis St. Louis will join Thrace-LINQ, Summerville, S.C., as director of sales and marketing to accomplish growth objectives for the global supplier of polypropylene-based woven and nonwoven textiles. St. Louis most recently served as director of sales and marketing for Vita Nonwovens and also work…
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In memoriam: Melvin Rabinowitz

August 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Melvin Rabinowitz, president of United Textile and Supply Company, Baldwin Park, Calif., from 1967 to 1994, died May 22, 2012, from complications of open heart surgery at the age of 76. After retiring from the wholesale canvas company, Rabinowitz served on various community groups, including North H…
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Awnings provide cool solutions for homeowners

August 1, 2012  |  Awnings & Canopies, Features, Industry News

PAMA’s Awning Energy Study II shows residential cooling energy savings in fifty U.S. cities. By Michelle Sahlin The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association’s (PAMA) Awning Energy Study II: The Impact on Energy Use and Peak Demand of Awnings and Roller Shades in Residential Building…
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Fall events and education opportunities

August 1, 2012  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1994 by IFAI’s board of directors to support the association’s efforts to promote the specialty fabrics industry; it’s now separately incorporated and governed by an independent board of directors. I…
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UL-STR to present textile seminars

July 31, 2012  |  Industry News

UL-STR, an independent provider of quality assurance (QA) testing, audit, inspection and responsible sourcing services for the consumer products industry, will present two textile seminars—“An Introduction to Colour Management, Colour Appearance and Assessment” on Aug. 15, 2012, an…
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Geosynthetics industry poised to grow as Gulf Coast restoration ramps up

July 30, 2012  |  Industry News

Restore Act will increase environmental remediation, spur economic growth, according to a Duke University report What are geosynthetics and why are they central to the creation of jobs and expansion of coastal restoration projects? A July 26 press release from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) de…
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Q-Lab named a top workplace for 2012

July 25, 2012  |  Industry News

Q-Lab Corp., a worldwide leader in accelerated lightfastness and weathering test equipment, is pleased to announce that The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named them one of the top 40 best small businesses to work for in northeast Ohio. Employees and community members nominated more than 1000 compa…
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OMNOVA Solutions facilities recognized for safety excellence by the ACC

July 24, 2012  |  Industry News

OMNOVA Solutions’ Global Technology Center in Akron, Ohio, and specialty chemicals facilities in Green Bay, Wisc., Fitchburg, Mass., and Calhoun, Ga., were recognized with Certificates of Excellence by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for their safety achievements in 2011. These awards wer…
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Rental Hall of Fame nominations now being accepted

July 20, 2012  |  Industry News

The American Rental Association (ARA) is now seeking nominations for the 2013 Hall of Fame induction. The induction will be during the keynote session at The Rental Show in Las Vegas. Nominations are due Aug. 1. To qualify for induction into the Rental Hall of Fame, an individual must be a leader wi…
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SBA resources: dealing with laws and regulations

July 19, 2012  |  Industry News

Whether you are hiring your first employee, formalizing your business structure, or applying for a license, you’ll encounter a hairball of ever-changing federal, state and local rules and regulations. To help business owners unravel the hairball and get answers, SBA.gov offers a variety of hel…
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