New distributors for Transhield

January 25, 2012  |  Industry News

Transhield Inc., Elkhart, Ind., manufactures universal boat covers that protect boats during storage or transportation without damaging paint, plastic or other finishes. The three-layer covers, an alternative to conventional shrink-wrapping, will now be carried by U.S. Distributing from warehouses i…
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Gerber Technology expands to China

January 23, 2012  |  Industry News

Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., recently relocated manufacture of its computer-automated material spreading systems from Ikast, Denmark, to Shanghai, China, to support customers and facilities throughout the Asia Pacific region. Products slated for Chinese manufacture include fabric and apparel e…
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Needed: presenters, educators for IFAI Expo Americas 2012

January 19, 2012  |  Industry News

Dynamic presenters and panelists are needed for IFAI Expo Americas, scheduled to take place Nov. 6-9 in Boston, Mass., U.S.A. Speakers can gain visibility and recognition as a leader in the specialty fabrics industry, as well as the ability to network with other industry professionals and forge last…
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Tri Vantage seeks customer feedback on new software

January 19, 2012  |  Industry News

Tri Vantage seeks customer feedback on new software for design of marine interior and exterior makeovers Tri Vantage seeks customer feedback on new software for design of marine interior and exterior makeovers Hands-On Demonstrations of System Prototype Debuting at Marine Fabricator National Convent…
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Sewing expertise centers from Groz-Beckert

January 18, 2012  |  Industry News

When large-scale sewing operations struggle with sophisticated equipment or nagging quality problems, Groz-Beckert® is ready with technical solutions. The sewing equipment company, headquartered in Albstadt, Germany, launched Sewing Expertise Centres in India, Singapore and Sri Lanka to provide …
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Polyfab USA appoints Tri Vantage exclusive distributor for Triax system

January 16, 2012  |  Industry News

Polyfab USA LLC has appointed Tri Vantage LLC as the exclusive United States distributor for the Triax™ system. The Triax system is a method of building a canopy frame able to support shadecloth or waterproof covers for a variety of residential and commercial applications. The heart of the sys…
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SheerWeave fabrics receive lead-free stamp

January 13, 2012  |  Industry News

Phifer Incorporated’s entire line of SheerWeave fabrics is lead free, meeting and exceeding several window covering industry testing standards for hazardous materials. SheerWeave interior sun control products comply with RoHS/Directive 2002/95/EC, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Sect…
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Polyfab USA appoints Keyston Bros. new stocking distributor

January 12, 2012  |  Industry News

Polyfab USA LLC announces that they have appointed Keyston Bros. as their newest stocking distributor of the POLYTEX® and COMTEX® lines of extra heavy duty fire-rated knitted HDPE shadecloth. Keyston Bros. Phoenix, Arizona branch will be the initial stocking location for cuts and rolls, with…
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Export Control Seminar

January 11, 2012  |  Industry News

The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Orlando, Fla. is organizing Export Control Seminar in conjunction with the National Entrepreneur Center and the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. If your company complies with U.S. export controls (or you are aren’t sure if it sho…
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Lawmakers approve legislation to protect troops

January 10, 2012  |  Industry News

Congress included language in the fiscal year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to eliminate future restrictions on the use of flame-resistant (FR) rayon fiber by the US military. The FR rayon fiber is a critical component in the flame-resistant uniforms worn by American troops in comba…
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