Haelixa appoints new CEO and board member

January 18, 2024  |  Company News, News

Haelixa, a provider of physical traceability solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO, Patrick Strumpf, and the addition of Stefan Karlen to the board of directors. Strumpf has over 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, distribution, and retail roles. “I am excited about the Ha…
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Under Armour appoints new chief product officer and president of Americas

January 17, 2024  |  Company News, News

Under Armour Inc. announced two new leadership appointments: Yassine Saidi as chief product officer and Kara Trent as president of the Americas. Saidi will join the company on Jan. 29, and Trent, currently serving as the managing director of the company’s EMEA region, will …
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Web Industries Inc. names Megan Glidden CFO

January 16, 2024  |  Company News, News

Web Industries Inc., a global manufacturing partner in the aerospace, medical, personal and home care and industrial markets based in Marlborough, Mass., has named Megan Glidden as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 15. “Web Industries conducts business in some of the world’s most dynamic i…
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Aegis Aerospace Inc. selected to participate in ISS program

January 15, 2024  |  Industry News, News

NASA has selected 12 companies to provide research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station (ISS) program, including Aegis Aerospace Inc. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 or REMIS-2 contract will support the work of …
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Vince Tyra to become president and CEO of Gildan Activewear

January 13, 2024  |  Company News, News

The board of directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Vince Tyra will assume the role of president and chief executive officer on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Initially, Tyra was going to start on Feb. 12, 2024, but he agreed to start early to engage in discussion with stakeholders. “When the …
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DOMOTEX Green Collection Award winners announced

January 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The ten winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award were announced at DOMOTEX, an international carpet and flooring trade show, in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. There were four award categories: eco-friendly products, healthy pr…
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Epson transitions to 100% renewable electricity at all sites worldwide

January 10, 2024  |  Company News, News

The Seiko Epson Corporation, also known as Epson, announced that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe comes from renewable sources. This makes Epson the first in the domestic manufacturing industry to complete the transition to renewable electricity at all…
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In memoriam: Robert “Bob” McGilvray

January 9, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Robert “Bob” McGilvray, Jr., of Hull, passed away at the age of 68 on Christmas Day 2023, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Marie-Pierre (Renard) McGilvray for 37 years, devoted father to Charlie Driggs of Hingham, Jim Driggs of Jamaica Plain, and Caroline (McGilvray) F…
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Nominations open for World Of Wipes Innovation Award

January 8, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry announced that nominations are open for the 2024 World of Wipe Innovation Award®. The award recognizes a product or technology in the wipes sector that creatively uses nonwovens. The award will be presented at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International…
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Kentwool celebrates 180 years; announces new leadership

January 5, 2024  |  Company News, News

Kentwool Co., a wool yarn manufacturing company, celebrates 180 years in business, spanning five generations of Kent family ownership. Founded in 1843, Kentwool, formerly known as The Kent Manufacturing Co., was established in Philadelphia, Pa., by Philadelphia businessman and English immigrant Thom…
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