Tactical advantages in the military market

September 1, 2019  |  Features

Department of Defense contracts can be lucrative, but it takes work  to get in—and to stay in. by Jeff Moravec Any company in the specialty fabrics industry would be interested in doing business with a client that has a budget of more than $700 billion, right? You’d think so. But big number…
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Making a mark in the community

September 1, 2019  |  Industry News

At Presco, charitable giving, community support and energy conservation are a passion. By Paul Johnson In 1942, Robert “Earl” McMackin founded Precision Specialties Company, which made specific tools for geological and oil exploration. When working in the oil fields, Earl and his son, Edwin, rec…
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The Eco Pavilion at Wonderfruit 2018

September 1, 2019  |  Swatches

While the U.S. has Burning Man and Coachella, Thailand has Wonderfruit, a pioneering festival that attracts more than 10,000 people to the lush hills west of Pattaya on the Gulf of Thailand. Held in December, the four-day event attracts international music acts and celebrates the arts, sustainabilit…
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Air apparent: taking paragliding to new levels

September 1, 2019  |  Swatches

One of the keys to paragliding is a glider aircraft that is as lightweight as possible. Porcher Sport-sponsored paraglider Jean-Baptiste Chandelier knows this. He demonstrated amazing feats in the recent YouTube film, “Weightless,” seen by more than 37 million viewers so far.  A pioneer of prox…
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Protecting professionals with slash-resistant clothing

September 1, 2019  |  Markets

Slash-resistant clothing can reduce the risk of knife injuries and lacerations, keeping frontline professionals safer.  By Robert Kaiser Throughout history, people have protected themselves with specially designed and constructed garments. From furs and chain mail to leather, metals and high-te…
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Living on the edge with the G7 POD

September 1, 2019  |  Swatches

Imagine you’re climbing up a sheer rockface, and you want to take a break. If you’re a rock climber on an extended expedition, this scenario is quite conceivable. However, one of the problems is gear. A traditional framed hanging tent system known as a portaledge weighs as much as 16 pounds or m…
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Surrounding the market—and finding (or creating) new ones

September 1, 2019  |  Features

You can find and create new profit centers with existing technology, products and capabilities—and with new technology, innovation and creativity. Don’t let the details hold you back.  by Laurie F. Junker Today’s marketplace is dynamic, competitive and sometimes confusing—but still full…
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Enhancing corporate culture with fabricated space

September 1, 2019  |  Swatches

Capital One Corporation had a vision for their new Canadian headquarters in Toronto’s financial district: a design to enhance the company’s collaborative culture and be attractive to young tech talent. The financial services organization worked with IBI Group, a Toronto-based architecture and de…
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Tax laws can help with startups and expansions

September 1, 2019  |  Business

Tax laws can help or hurt new and expanding businesses. By Mark E. Battersby In today’s economy, it’s not unusual for an existing fabrication business to branch out, or for the owner or self-employed canvas professional to start another business in the same or a different field. Few realize, how…
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Cooler tone

September 1, 2019  |  Products

Brite White is the latest color addition to the SheerWeave® Style 2500/2410/2390/2360 line of sun control fabrics. Brite White is a much cooler tone than the existing Oyster and complements a more modern design scheme. The lightweight fabric provides the broadest range of performance in a non-direc…
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