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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Advance Planning Brief for military suppliers

February 24, 2010  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

An Advance Planning Brief for Industry (APBI) will be held May 19-20, 2010, at the Springfield Waterford, Springfield, Va., U.S.A. The goal of the event is to keep the industrial base informed of the direction of clothing, protective equipment, and individual equipment programs, future requirements …
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Free welding seminars, March 19-20, Seattle

February 23, 2010  |  Industry News

Forsstrom, Dickson, Ferrari, Mehler and Verseidag are working together, combining documentation on weld processes into a sample binder in which all recommended settings are shown. The result is a unique reference tool for material and welding processes. Forsstrom, Ferrari Textiles Corp. and Matic S.…
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WCPA Regional Outreach Workshop, Mar. 12

February 18, 2010  |  Industry News

The Western Canvas Products Association (WCPA) has scheduled the first 2010 Regional Outreach Workshop for Friday, March 12, at A & R Tarpaulins in Fontana, Calif. The free educational event will include frame and fabric welding workshop seminars, followed by a free lunch hosted by the WCPA and …
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