Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Kevin Kelly, MFC, IFM, CPP, president of Globe Canvas Products Co.

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist   What inspires you in your work? Because I have witnessed an ongoing bias against the use of non-rigid materials (i.e. textiles), and a bias in favor of using rigid materials as a default choice in the design, architectural and construction worlds, I am inspired …
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Getting the word out on energy savings

January 1, 1970  |  News

By William Atkinson When it comes to educating customers about the many “unseen” benefits of awnings and shade structures, such as energy savings, fabricators have often had to speak in generalities, lacking hard data to show customers how to save actual dollars in energy costs. The Prof…
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Reaching architects: Education with results

January 1, 1970  |  News

By William Atkinson To influence architects in your geographical area with the goals of having them “think awnings” when they are working on projects—and having them think of your company first when they need shade structures—is also the goal of a continuing education program…
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Software programs becoming the new normal

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jamie Swedberg Roy Chism of The Chism Co. in San Antonio, Texas, is a firm believer in embracing automated equipment and programs to increase cost efficiencies, product versatility and speed to market. The company uses MPanel to address added product applications for tension and tensile applicati…
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Validate your skills with certification

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jamie Swedberg The National Association of Manufacturers implemented the NAM-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System, a system of stackable credentials applicable to all sectors in the manufacturing industry. These nationally portable credentials validate the skills and competencies ne…
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Academia and the Army

January 1, 1970  |  News

The U.S. Army established the Flexible Display Center (FDC) at Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz., in 2004 “to spearhead the next revolution in information displays,” according to its website. The center partners with academia, industry and government, providing design, development, …
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Michael König, owner of Sunshade Group NZ Ltd.

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist   What are your duties as president of OFPANZ? First, we make sure everything works well and the organization continues to thrive. More specifically, we are working with IFAI on constructing a new website and are reviewing the constitution of the organization to make…
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Outdoor screens protect a home from the elements

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist High-end home owners demand high-end solutions. Michael König and his team from Douglas Auto & Marine Upholstery were called to a stately residence on a hill in Hawke’s Bay to design, manufacture and install outdoor screens to protect the home from the harsh New Ze…
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Versatile marine fabrics

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Dara Syrkin Ben Braun, operations manager of Canvas Craft Inc., Rogers, Minn., explains how snap-on covers are now easier to create because of changes in boat building. “Canvas Craft has been building custom boat covers since 1976. In the last three to five years we have noticed a trend rel…
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Stewards of our planet

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Carla Waldemar As the world grows smaller, environmental sustainability and ethical business practices have become a linchpin of many a company’s mission statements—both because it’s the right thing to do and because end users, as well as others along the production channel, are…
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