TCL 2010 conference on CD-ROM

May 1, 2011  |  Industry News

The International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating 2010 featured presentations on breakthrough coating, the European technical textiles market, adhesive webs, innovative laminated products and digital inkjet technologies, among others. International Newsletter Ltd. offers the complete co…
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New Graphics One solutions, new website

May 1, 2011  |  Graphics, Industry News

Graphics One LLC, Burbank, Calif., now has its 20 new portable display products available on a website that allows customers to find information in a streamlined and intuitive way. The company’s new website, www.graphicsonedisplays.com, encourages users to browse the simple-to-use portable dis…
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IFAI Canada 2011 Honours Program recognizes industry excellence

May 1, 2011  |  Industry News

The annual IFAI Canada Honours Program recognizes the latest advancements in design and manufacturing in the Canadian specialty fabrics industry. Open to members of IFAI Canada (nonmembers may enter, but must pay a fee), the competition provides an opportunity for members to gain recognition for exc…
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German VDMA textile conference in Vietnam

May 1, 2011  |  Industry News

More than 300 delegates from the Vietnamese textile industry attended the conference and exhibition “German Technology for the Vietnamese Textile Industry” on April 6–7 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Decision makers as well as textile technicians learned about the latest technology …
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New OEKO-TEX® test criteria now mandatory

May 1, 2011  |  Industry News

The new test criteria for product certification under OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, published by the International OEKO-TEX Association at the beginning of the year, became mandatory for all certification processes on April 1, 2011. OEKO-TEX certification also covers all textile-relevant SVHCs (substa…
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PGI announces long-term investment strategy for developing regions

April 29, 2011  |  Industry News

Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) has announced long-term strategic growth plans to invest in new state-of-the-art spunmelt manufacturing operations in South America and China to solidify the company’s leadership position in these high-growth markets: an immediate follow-up installation of a state-of-t…
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New Durst Textile Business Unit develops high-performance digital printer for ITMA

April 25, 2011  |  Graphics, Industry News

Durst Phototechnik AG, a leading manufacturer of industrial digital printing equipment, will present its new Textile Business Unit at the FESPA trade show in Hamburg, Germany, May 24-27. The new division, headed by Christoph Gamper, is working on the next generation of digital printing technologies …
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New Las Vegas location on tap for The Rental Show 2013

April 22, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

When The Rental Show returns to Las Vegas in two years, it will be to a new venue: the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Venetian and The Palazzo will be the headquarters hotels. The Rental Show 2013 will be Feb. 10-13, keeping with the current Sunday through Wednesday schedule. The move further…
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New website for Top Value Fabrics

April 21, 2011  |  Industry News

Top Value Fabrics has announced the launch of a new website to better serve customers and prospective customers. The new site, topvaluefabrics.com, features numerous upgrades and a modern design. “Our new website was developed with a focus on our customers,” said Chris Fredericks, presid…
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Economy Tent Intl. recognized by South Florida Manufacturers Association

April 19, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

Economy Tent Intl., Miami, Fla, has been recognized by the South Florida Manufacturers Association as first runner-up for Manufacturer of the Year for 2010. The award is presented to companies that provide positive economic, employee and community benefits to the South Florida region. Economy Tent, …
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