Indonesian banks tightening credit

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

The Asia-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) will tighten competition within Indonesia’s already struggling textile industry and, according to a survey conducted by Bank Indonesia, will make securing bank loans difficult for domestic textile operations. The Indonesian government has called upon…
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Haitian earthquake collapses apparel industry

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

The Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement (HOPE) Act, passed in 2006 and extended in 2008, boosted the Haitian apparel industry by allowing duty-free exports to the United States. Haiti has been the 17th largest supplier by volume of apparel products to the U.S., with exp…
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Birdair Inc. shares international award

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, will host the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup in June 2010, and sports fans will enjoy the action under a tensioned membrane roofing system with a skeleton made of 2,400 metric tons of steel girders. Birda…
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Concrete Cloth: material of the year

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Material ConneXion, a leading global materials consultancy and innovative materials library, has awarded Concrete Canvas’ Concrete Cloth their first Medium Award for Material of the Year. The award recognizes materials entered into their materials library within the past year that demonstrate …
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General manager for STANMECH

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Anne-Marie Harte assumes a new post as general manager of STANMECH Technologies Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada, running day-to-day operations for the company, which provides heat-sealing solutions for the plastics, packaging, joining and other industries. Her professional experience and education…
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New CEO for Neschen

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Neschen Americas has announced the promotion of Ernest Brodbeck Jr. to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Neschen Corp. and Neschen Americas. Brodbeck served as the president and COO for Neschen Americas prior to his promotion, and has a strong background in operations, finance and distribut…
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Senior VP/creative director for Schumacher

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Susan North joined F. Schumacher & Co., Newark, Del., in 1997 as director of design for one of the company’s fabric and wallcovering product lines. She has been named senior vice-president/creative director of Schumacher, leading creative aspects of fabric, wallcover, furnishing design and…
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Lectra names marketing director

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Lectra, an integrated technology company producing software for the textile, leather, industrial fabric and composite sectors, has named Philippe Ribera marketing director of group software at the company’s Paris, France, headquarters. He will define and implement software marketing plans for …
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In memoriam: Howard B. Ausema

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Howard B. Ausema, owner of Chesterfield Awning Co. in South Holland, Ill., passed away Jan. 22 at the age of 73. He was a longtime member of the Industrial Fabrics Association International and the Midwest Fabric Products Association. Ausema is survived by his wife Tekla, son David, daughter Susan, …
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In memoriam: Franklin A. Milnes

March 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Wayne Industries president Franklin A. Milnes passed away Jan. 17 after a long battle with cancer. He began his career at Wayne Mills Co. in 1957, becoming president in 1987; in 1998 he took over as president of parent company Wayne Industries. A longtime contributor to the narrow fabrics industry, …
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