Lectra strengthens partnership with Caron Technology

September 14, 2026  |  Industry News

Lectra, a technology company based in Paris, France, has announced the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 that specializes in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. To support this new phase of development, Lectra acq…
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Trivantage appoints James Dillport outside sales representative

September 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Trivantage, a supplier of specialty fabrics, hardware and accessories, has announced the appointment of James Dillport as an outside sales representative serving Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. Dillport brings 10 years of industry experience to Trivantage. In his new role, Dillp…
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Fayetteville Technical Community College, North Carolina Military Business Center announce executive leadership transition

September 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) announced a succession of executive leadership. Scott Dorney, the organization’s founder and executive director since 2004, will transition leadership responsibilities to Martin J. “Jimmy” …
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ATA announces volunteer award winners, call for board candidates results

September 9, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Volunteer Award and the results of the call for board candidates at the Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar, Sept. 9. Outstanding Volunteer Award winners The Outstanding Volunteer Award program…
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill passes PFAS bill

September 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed bill S1281 into law Aug. 27. The law prohibits the sale, manufacture and distribution of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning in 2028. Apparel The bill defines “apparel” as: Diaper products The bill defines a “d…
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Lafuente Sign & Awning opens new headquarters, production facility

September 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Lafuente Sign & Awning opened its new headquarters and production facility in Peabody, Mass., Aug. 25. The move was led by Andrew Lafuente, the company’s founder and principal. The expanded Peabody headquarters replaces the company’s former dual-floor layout with a single-level, linear p…
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Schotex Global appoints Mats Jengard Nordic sales director

September 1, 2026  |  Industry News

Sustainable and high-performance textile and textile technology developer Schotex Global® Co. Ltd. announced that the company has named Mats Jengard as its head of sales for the Nordic region.  Jengard brings more than 25 years of successful sales and project management experience to his positio…
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Appeals court upholds U.S. rule designating PFAS chemicals as ‘hazardous’

September 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2024 decision to designate some “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances. The judges ruled Aug. 18 that the EPA was within it…
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Registration open for ATA Annual Meeting, Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Preview webinar

August 28, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA’s) Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Preview webinar, Sept. 9, 1–2 pm EDT. The webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Craig Zola, chairman of the ATA Board of Directors, will provide the annual State o…
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Registration open for ATA Annual Meeting, Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Preview webinar

August 28, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA’s) Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Preview webinar, Sept. 9, 1–2 pm EDT. The webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Craig Zola, chairman of the ATA Board of Directors, will provide the annual State o…
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