Modern Meadow partners with Navis Tubetex

June 5, 2023  |  Company News, News

Modern Meadow, a biofabrication company specializing in the development of sustainable materials, announced its strategic partnership with Navis TubeTex, a provider of high-technology finishing machinery to the global textile industry. This collaboration aims to redefine the dyeing, finishing, and c…
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Avery Dennison elects Deon Stander CEO

May 24, 2023  |  Company News, News

Avery Dennison Corporation announced that its board of directors, as a result of a planned succession process, has elected Deon Stander, as president and chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2023. Current chairman and CEO, Mitch Butier, will serve as executive chairman of the company’s …
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Trevira GmbH is now Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH

May 23, 2023  |  Company News, News

Trevira GmbH has been renamed Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH. For some time already, Trevira has been an affiliate of Indorama Ventures, Thailand, which acquired the German company in 2011, initially together with a joint venture partner, and then completely in 2017. After numerous other inte…
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Nikwax partners with Outdoor Research

May 17, 2023  |  Company News, News

Outdoor Research (OR), an outdoor gear and apparel company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nikwax, a pioneer in aftercare solutions for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. The partnership will officially launch in September 2023. Under the partnership, Nikwax will become OR’s preferre…
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Glen Raven announces new structure

May 16, 2023  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves. The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group…
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MUTOH American promotes Derek Moffett, business development manager

May 8, 2023  |  Company News, News

MUTOH America Inc. announced the promotion of Derek Moffett to the position of Business Development Manager. He will focus on expanding MUTOH printer sales through franchise networks and building strategic relationships with select franchise partners. Moffett, who previously served as a Product Mana…
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Miami Corp. promotes John Tavano to VP sales

May 5, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Miami Corporation announced the promotion of John Tavano to the position of vice president, sales. Tavano has been with the company for over 10 years.  He joined Miami Corp. in 2013 as a regional sales representative focusing on the Northeast awning market.  In 2017, he was promoted to nationa…
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PARÁ phasing out PFAS chemicals use

May 4, 2023  |  Company News, News

As part of their continual commitment to adopt more sustainable production methods, PARÁ will begin using the world’s first plant-based finish on all of its fabric offerings including Tempotest® Performance Fabrics. PARÁ, a global leader in fabric development and production, has finalized i…
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Designtex appoints Oriana Reich VP of marketing

May 2, 2023  |  Company News, News

Designtex announced that Oriana Reich has been named vice president of marketing. As a creative leader and brand builder who works at the intersection of culture, design and commerce, Oriana joins the team with extensive experience leading creative marketing strategy implementation around brand iden…
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Autoliv expands to Vietnam

April 28, 2023  |  Company News, News

Autoliv Inc., a worldwide supplier of automotive safety systems, announced its plan to build a new state of the art airbag cushion and fabric plant in Vietnam, serving Asia. The investment in the new textile facility is in response to customer demands and is intended to meet expanded future airbag p…
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