PIA recognizes best workplaces

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Printing Industries of America (PIA) recognizes graphic arts companies for outstanding human relations efforts that contribute to successful workplaces with the Best Workplace in The Americas awards. The 2011 awards went to 14 “Best of the Best” and 19 “Best Workplace” compan…
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Asia dominates Q2 global yarn production

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

The International Textile Manufacturer’s Federation (ITMF) reports that global yarn production rose 12.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011, due to higher output by Asia and, in particular, China. While yarn production in Asia increased by 13.9 percent, all other regions decreased. Producti…
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Luiten joins Futureguard

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Futureguard Building Products Inc., Auburn, Maine, recently added Landon Luiten to its sales team to increase sales of NuImage and Bel-Aire brand awnings in the western states. Luiten brings extensive experience in direct sales, installation and service of Futureguard awnings as a former dealer. He …
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Corsentino wins Hazel Hays Award

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Each year at the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) Annual Conference, the Hazel Hays Award is given to recognize significant contributions to the exhibit industry. Charlie Corsentino, chairman, president and CEO of Moss Inc., Chicago, Ill., won the 2011 award for his 20 years of lea…
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Young to lead DAK Americas

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Jorge Young has been with DAK Americas LLC, a Charlotte, N.C., producer of PET resins and polyester fibers, since it was first established in 2001. In January, he was named president and CEO of DAK Americas, building on his work to achieve tremendous growth in the company’s PET resin business.…
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Martin joins WeatherMax sales

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Growing up in coastal South Carolina, Jamie Martin became an avid boater and fisherman, comfortable in marine environments. He has joined Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., as sales and marketing representative for WeatherMax, an engineered polymer product for marine, awni…
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2012 State of the Industry

February 1, 2012  |  Features, Industry News, Markets

A recessionary mindset in the global economy stalled the U.S. and global economic recovery in 2011, but the U.S. economy is projected to improve in 2012, fueling an uptick in demand in the U.S. specialty fabrics industry; Europe’s debt woes are expected to constrain growth worldwide while Chin…
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Berry Amendment updated

February 1, 2012  |  Industry News

A two-and-a-half-year industry push in Washington D.C. ends in success for U.S. military tent suppliers. By Ruth Stephens and JoAnne Ferris At a time when President Obama and his administration are on a new mission to repatriate American manufacturing jobs, the U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute (USI…
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Brazil’s economy has positive effect on textile, clothing

January 31, 2012  |  Industry News

Brazil’s fast growing economy and the population’s buoyant spending have resulted in a large increase in per capita textile and clothing consumption. The increase in consumption has led to a big boost in production, according to a report in the latest issue of Textile Outlook Internation…
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Dispute resolution webinar

January 27, 2012  |  Industry News

Hear from an expert on international commercial law, Steven M. Richman, Esq., partner with Duane Morris LLC, as he discusses how to attempt to minimize disputes—and deal with them expeditiously—in international transactions. Topics will include: arbitration versus litigation different co…
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