Standard Textile announces manufacturing partnership with Altex Inc.

August 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at S…
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Herculite announces 1,000 days without lost-time incident

August 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc. has announced that the company has reached 1,000 days with zero lost-time incidents (LTI). Herculite President and CEO Peter McKernan said, “This achievement is not about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about the way we look after one another, the pride we take in do…
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AJ Nonwovens provides sustainable materials for automotive OEMs

August 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

AJ Nonwovens has announced the company’s expanded commitment to the automotive industry with a complete portfolio of U.S.-made, sustainable nonwoven solutions for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. From seat composites and headliners to wheel liners and underbody shields, AJ Nonw…
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The Look Company acquires OAI + Rainier

August 8, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Look Company, a visual branding company for retailers and events, has announced the completion of the acquisition of OAI + Rainier. The acquisition includes nearly all assets created by the 2022 merger of OAI and Rainier Industries, including two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Fl…
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KARL MAYER names Axel Wintermeyer president of Warp Knitting Business Unit

August 7, 2025  |  Company News, News

KARL MAYER has announced that Axel Wintermeyer has been named the president of its Warp Knitting Business Unit. Wintermeyer has been with the company for 29 years, beginning in machinery sales before taking over as vice president of sales at KARL MAYER’s subsidiary, Chemnitz. From 2014–2020,…
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AATCC accepting proposals for textile research funding

August 5, 2025  |  Company News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association is accepting textile research proposals to be considered for funding through the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program. Research proposals may be submitted by undergraduate and gra…
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Standard Textile appoints Frank Kerley vice president of Textile Division

July 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc. has announced the appointment of Frank Kerley as vice president of its Textile Division. In this role, Kerley will lead one of the company’s core businesses, with oversight of strategic direction, growth initiatives and operational performance across its health care and h…
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Scott Blackadar joins Hyosung as personal health care global leader

July 23, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hyosung, manufacturer of the CREORA® Spandex and regen™ brands, has announced the appointment of Scott Blackadar as its new personal health care global leader. Blackadar will direct the company’s global sales team in the promotion of Hyosung’s specialty fibers in the personal health care mark…
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SBTi calls for companies to help revise the Corporate Net-Zero Standard

July 18, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has announced that it is seeking any size corporation based in any location to help draft the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2, a revised version of the original standard created in 2021. Since 2021, the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard has supported mor…
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Fire-Dex appoints new chief information officer

July 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

Fire-Dex, a personal protective equipment manufacturer for first responders, has announced the appointment of Ben Pfahl as its new chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Pfahl will lead Fire-Dex’s enterprise technology strategy and oversee the information technology (IT) team as it aims to acce…
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