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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The lowdown on coatings

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell In many instances, printed fabrics used in exterior applications require a coating or laminate. Coatings often depend on the type of media and ink used. “If printing with solvent ink systems, a coating is required for the ink to sit on the surface of the coating and give …
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Design and installation learning curves

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt Vehicle wrap suppliers often provide free instructional demonstrations at trade shows. In March, Arlon Graphics and Mutoh America sponsored a vehicle wrap center at the Graphics of the Americas trade show in Miami, Fla. Mutoh additionally has partnered with film manufacturer A…
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