ACASPA has a new name: the Specialised Textiles Association

April 26, 2012  |  Industry News

Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association has changed its name to Specialised Textiles Association. Association manager Ana Drougas says the name change will have minimal day-to-day impact on members. Email or website addresses have changed as follows: Ana Drougas, association manager ana…
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OMNOVA’s R&D facility receives Ohio Chemistry Technology Council award

April 24, 2012  |  Industry News

OMNOVA Solutions’ Global Technology Center (GTC) in Akron, Ohio received a 2011 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC). The awards recognize effective, vital and sustainable programs that have…
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Teijin partners with China Chemical Fibers Association

April 20, 2012  |  Industry News

Teijin Limited is partnering with the China Chemical Fibers Association (CCFA) to pursue business opportunities in the fields of chemical fibers and related industries in China. This is the first time for the CCFA to enter into a comprehensive alliance with a foreign private business. Under the basi…
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AATCC launches Textile JobSite

April 18, 2012  |  Industry News

Internet jobs board and career center for the international textile industry The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is offering a new online employment service: Textile JobSite. Valuable for both textile companies looking for talent and textile professionals looking for w…
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Conference on European business opportunities for U.S. companies

April 17, 2012  |  Industry News

Focus on the aerospace/defense and medical sectors “Europe: Your Gateway to Trade Opportunities” This one day conference will focus on the European economy and business opportunities for U.S. companies, with a specific focus on the aerospace/defense and medical sectors. During this confe…
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Teijin’s new fabrics for uniforms: cool in summer, warm in winter

April 16, 2012  |  Industry News

Fujifilm adopts the antistatic, recyclable fabrics for 50,000 work uniforms Teijin Fibers Limited, the core company of the Teijin Group’s polyester fibers business, announced that it has developed new polyester fabrics for work uniforms with enhanced properties that enable facility operators t…
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IFAI seeks board candidates

April 13, 2012  |  Industry News

The annual “Call for IFAI board candidates” from the Industrial Fabrics Association International was sent to the association’s voting membership on Monday, April 9. Applications are due May 28, 2012. In June, the IFAI board’s Leadership Development Committee meets to conside…
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Fabric Graphics Workshop

April 12, 2012  |  Industry News

Learn what it takes to begin printing in your company; increase profitability with a printing revenue stream. Fabric Graphics Workshop Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9 a.m–4 p.m. Mimaki Headquarters Newton (Boston), Mass. Who should attend? End product fabricators from the marine, awning, tent, tarp, …
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DSM Dyneema appoints Atkins & Pearce as Premium Distribution Partner

April 11, 2012  |  Industry News

DSM Dyneema has appointed Atkins & Pearce, Inc., a U.S.-based supplier to the technical textile industry, as a Premium Distribution Partner for North and Central America and Mexico, effective immediately. Atkins & Pearce will market and distribute ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UH…
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W. L. Gore & Associates launches new website for protective fabrics

April 10, 2012  |  Industry News

W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., has launched a new website that features multimedia demonstrations (videos and animations) to illustrate the science behind Gore’s fabric technology. There is also an improved customer support section, detailing how to buy, care for, and repair Gore fabrics. T…
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