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Retractable room adds class
January 1, 1970
…room.” To see a video of how the 2009 IAA-winning design functions, visit www.Clivewilkinson.com.Sigrid Tornquist is a freelance author and editor based in St. Paul, Minn. She is also the…
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Working with architects on awning projects
January 1, 1970
…By Holly O’Dell One way to spread the word on energy savings—as well as the overall benefits of awnings—is by forming relationships with architects and engineers for commercial…
Companies define what it means to be green
January 1, 1970
…the word “plastics” similar to the one uttered by Dustin Hoffman’s character in the classic film, The Graduate: “Just how do you mean that, sir?” “We have been working on…
Industry experts define what it means to be green
January 1, 1970
…the word “plastics” similar to the one uttered by Dustin Hoffman’s character in the classic film, The Graduate: “Just how do you mean that, sir?” “We have been working on…
Tips for keeping a lean inventory
January 1, 1970
…reduce costs is to reduce inventory levels and challenge the way you order things.” Ortiz refers to kanban, a Japanese word meaning ‘visual card’—a trigger to do something when necessary….
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Ben Skoldeberg, co-founder and co-owner of Texas Sun & Shade
January 1, 1970
…an opportunity. What is your most helpful advice? I read somewhere that when you find great people—hire them. We hire for integrity, and train for skill. Sigrid Tornquist is the…
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Nic Goldsmith, senior principal at FTL Design and Engineering Studio
January 1, 1970
…for how to read the digital designs. Sigrid Tornquist is a freelance author and editor based in St. Paul, Minn. She is also the associate editor of InTents magazine, a…
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Chandler Clark, owner of Signature CanvasMakers
January 1, 1970
…and was working as a contractor, I came across a pile of Marine Fabricator magazines. I read them cover to cover. But in one of them there was a story…
Advanced Textiles 2010: High-tech highlights
January 1, 1970
…read Dr. Donna Visioli’s article in the August 2010 Review.) Petroleum-free, compostable ‘green’ composites were presented by Cornell University’s Dr. Anil Netravali. The idea: to use waste products from plants…
Testing for ink durability
January 1, 1970
…your client can’t wait five years to see if the latest ink for an outdoor banner holds up. Nor can ink manufacturers. So they turn to accelerated weatherometers. Severance says…