Lenzing appoints Georg Kasperkovitz COO, member of managing board

July 7, 2025  |  Company News, News

The supervisory board of Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz as a member of the managing board and chief operating officer (COO) of Lenzing AG. Kasperkovitz brings more than 15 years of experience in various management functions in Europe, North America and Asia. During his career, Kasperkov…
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Universal Fiber Systems appoints Jonathan Craig new CEO

July 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Universal Fiber Systems℠ LLC has announced the appointment of Jonathan Craig as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Craig brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in the polymers industry to the role. Craig succeeds Marc Ammen, who is retiring after over 15 years as CEO and …
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Herculite Products Inc. promotes Mike Stephenson to director of manufacturing

June 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a high-performance and custom fabrics manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Stephenson joined Herculite in 2010 and has worked within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager…
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EDANA and INDA establish Global Nonwoven Alliance

June 26, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Boards of Directors of INDA and EDANA have approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), becoming the nonprofit’s founding members. Both boards have also approved a motion authorizing each organization to appoint six representatives from each founding organization, includin…
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Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16

June 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headqu…
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Eric Evans appointed chair of AFFOA Board of Directors

June 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that Eric Evans, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Evans has served as the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory for 18 years, from 2006–2024, where he le…
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Fabric Forge textile lab, entrepreneurship center opens in Houston

June 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

Fabric Forge, a textile lab and entrepreneurship center, had its grand opening May 21 in Houston, Texas. Fabric Forge’s mission is to help address challenges faced by residents of the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods. Connect Community, a non-profit organization working to break the cycle …
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Bondcote Performance Textiles acquires Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

June 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Bondcote Performance Textiles (BPT), a manufacturer of coated, laminated and composite textiles and a subsidiary of XFS Global LLC, has announced the acquisition of Graniteville Specialty Fabrics (GSF), a high-performance coated textiles innovator. BPT’s strategic acquisition, backed by Lake C…
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