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Textiles in the defense industry

October 1st, 2024

Finnish Marines with the Nylands Brigade prepare to move out on skis after landing near Alta, Norway, during the NATO allied forces Exercise Nordic Response 24 in March. Image: NATO A synergistic relationship exists between defense agencies and the textile industry. Small-to-medium enterprises enjoy support from the defense sector through funding mechanisms such as the Small […]

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Advanced Textiles Division membership growing

September 28th, 2017

The Advanced Textiles Division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) held an open meeting Tuesday at IFAI Expo. The division leadership announced that it is the fastest growing division at IFAI and has increased to 219 members – a significant jump in just the last year, said incoming chairman, Amit Kapoor. He credited the […]

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IFAI Expo 2016: industry leadership, IFAI style

December 1st, 2016

At IFAI’s annual meeting, Kevin Yonce, MFC, IFM, CPP, past chairman of the IFAI Board of Directors and chairman of the 2016 Leadership Development Committee, announced this year’s election results.    • Dennis Bueker, Keyston Bros., has been elected to his second three-year term as director.  • Brian Rowinski, Rainier Industries LLC, has been elected […]

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