Applied Signs & Display celebrates 20 years in business
September 1st, 2008
Applied Signs & Display, Dublin, Ireland, a provider of signage and premium exhibition and display stands, celebrated 20 years in business recently. The company, which provides a comprehensive “one-stop-shop”solution for Irish businesses, is also celebrating its recent move to a purpose-built, 8,000-square-foot location in Clonshaugh Industrial Estate. See www.appliedsigns.ie.
Century Park Capital Partners acquires Moss Inc.
September 1st, 2008
Los Angeles-based Century Park Capital Partners acquired Moss Inc., a manufacturer of fabric-based signs serving the event, exhibit, and retail industries. The business will expand organically and through acquisitions. No deal terms were disclosed. Meanwhile, Lois Richards has been appointed to the newly created position of senior account executive, events, for Las Vegas, and will […]
AW Specialty Papers adds Carla Hoag to sales team
September 1st, 2008
AW Specialty Papers, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has added Carla Hoag to its sales team. Hoag will be responsible for inside sales, specializing in wide format heat transfer products. She has 25 years of experience in the paper industry, previously working at Wyndstone Specialty Papers, a division of Lewis Paper International. See www.awspecialtypapers.com.
L.A. investment firm acquires Moss
September 1st, 2008
Century Park Capital Partners, Los Angeles, Calif., invested in a company with competitive products and strong growth by acquiring Moss Inc., Lincolnwood, Ill., in July. Moss manufactures fabric-based visual solutions for exhibit, event and retail displays. “We look forward to supporting Moss as the company seeks to expand both organically and through add-on acquisitions,” says […]
Rowley wins WOW! honors
August 1st, 2008
At the International Window Coverings Expo, the publisher of Window Fashions magazine and other sponsors recognize industry excellence with the WOW! (World of Windows) Awards. Rowley Co., Gastonia, N.C., a manufacturer and distributor of 2,700 decorating supplies for workroom, installation, design, quilting, upholstery and marine applications, took top WOW! honors as Client and Customer Service […]
Milliken makes Forbes list of most ethical companies
August 1st, 2008
On June 3, the Ethisphere Institute, a think-tank dedicated to profitable and ethical best practices, and Forbes magazine announced the second annual World’s Most Ethical Companies list. Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, S.C., made the list in the Industrial Manufacturing category. “ They [Milliken] go well beyond legal minimums, opting instead to bring about innovative ideas […]
Thompson uses creativity to drive business
August 1st, 2008
Cynthia Thompson leverages her creative instincts to build a flourishing tension fabric structures business. “Business owners need to be inventive and fast moving and I think we’ve gotten sluggish,” says Cynthia Thompson, founder and owner of Transformit in Gorham, Maine. “I think we’re looking to creative people to put the juice back into our world.” […]
CONTECH revamps operations and leadership
July 1st, 2008
CONTECH Construction Products Inc., West Chester, Ohio, announced a major reorganization in May of its bridge, drainage, earth stabilization and stormwater solutions business. The company has integrated its field marketing and sales team and streamlined its operating divisions, appointing Stephen R. Spanagel as president of sales and marketing and Thomas P. Slabe as president of […]
Life Stone Materials creates 45 high-tech textile jobs
July 1st, 2008
When Santens of America moved its operations overseas last year, many textile workers lost long-time careers. Now Life Stone Materials LLC will take advantage of their skills by locating a $5.5 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C., employing veteran employees in 45 new high-tech textile jobs. The availability of trained workers was key in selecting […]
Winston Group acquires Eagle line of hot air welders
July 1st, 2008
The Winston Group Ltd., West Chicago, Ill., has acquired the Eagle line of hot air welders, industrial thermal welding elements and accessories from Clements National Corp., Chicago, Ill. “The brand strongly complements our current product efforts,” says William Croft, president of the Winston Group, “and we look forward to infusing it with our latest technologies […]