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The state of sustainability: textile companies work to give themselves an eco-friendly edge

October 1, 2019

bit about their product and they realize this certification is truly rigorous. It’s a robust process, not simply a matter of applying and paying the money. The product has to…

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Tom Auer works to keep Bearse USA—and the U.S. sewing industry—on a firm foundation

October 1, 2019

…time. We have since purchased a generator that will run our facility in case the power goes out. “It was a little bit of a rough start, but we’ve been…

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Challenge accepted: Pete Mogavero and Anchor Industries are keeping craftsmanship up to date

September 1, 2019

…about leadership. “Over time I think I’m a bit more collaborative and fun, and yet I still do my best to keep the team on track. Frankly, when you deal…

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The changing automotive market

September 1, 2019

…a little weaker, because now people are buying cars. However, over the last 12 months this has slowed down a bit so we’re seeing an uptick.” Keyston Bros. is also…

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Carl Pellegrini’s SeaCanvas: managed growth through quality, creativity and customer focus

August 1, 2019

…did change my work habits, it also said it was time to grow my business a bit.” Pellegrini moved SeaCanvas out of his home and into a leased shop. More…

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Channeling nature through fabric at Allianz Field

August 1, 2019

…a luminous ghostly form that … elevates the appearance” of the urban site midway between the Minnesota Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. A bit of the “Beautiful Game,”…

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A bright future: fabrics that generate electricity

July 1, 2019

…said we are a little bit ahead of our time; we are usually five years ahead, which is better than being 20 years ahead of your time. We know what…

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Metal framework deserves more of a starring role

June 1, 2019

…structures. The metal framework may frequently be an unheralded bit player, but it’s critical to any project and can often be used as a selling point for fabricators who emphasize…

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IFAI EXPO: past, present and future

June 1, 2019

…as well as the educational apex that created “Home Economics” classes in public schools. Last week, I bit into a muffin I’d purchased on my way to work, noted air…

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Crafting skilled employees and happy customers at Charman Motor Trimmers

May 1, 2019

…the 1970s because the tourists liked soft seats, and we grew the business from there into motorbikes, seat covers and a little bit of canvas work. That was our first…

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