Provest Equity Partners, CTW Venture Partners invest in Natural Fiber Welding

January 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a materials science company based in Peoria, Ill., has announced a joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The partnership will help commercialize and scale the company’s circular materials, PLIANT™ and MIRUM®. “This pa…
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CovationBio sells interest in Primient Covation LLC

January 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Covation Biomaterials LLC (CovationBio) announced that the company has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, a producer of 100% bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement f…
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Mirador Software Group acquires Intex Consulting

January 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Intex Consulting, a provider of ERP and MES solutions for textile manufacturers worldwide, announced that the company has been acquired by Mirador Software Group. For more than three decades, Intex has supported weaving, spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and carpet manufacturers with specialize…
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MMI Textiles announces updates to leadership team

January 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

MMI Textiles, a U.S.-based textile manufacturer, has announced two updates to the company’s leadership team. Kathleen Wagner has joined MMI Textiles as director of sales, bringing more than 15 years of sales and customer leadership experience. Based in MMI’s Brooklyn, Ohio headquarters, Wagn…
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Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India launches Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore

January 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Textiles and Guidance of Tamil Nadu and the government of Tamil Nadu to launch Techtextil India Summit every other year, beginning this year, Nov. 26–27 at CODISSIA in Coimbatore. Mess…
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Architectural Fabrication and Armetco Systems announce merger

January 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Architectural Fabrication, Fort Worth, Texas, and Armetco Systems, Justin, Texas, announced a strategic merger of their operations. The merger builds on the long-standing partnership between the companies and expands offerings of architectural cladding, fabrication and specialty aluminum products. &…
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AATCC announces Coloration Conference speakers

January 15, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the speakers who will present at the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25 at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to ex…
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Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026

January 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. …
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