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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Seshadri Ramkumar receives Lifetime Achievement Award

August 6, 2025  |  Industry News

Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor at Texas Tech University (TTU), received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Science Monitor. The foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to science and technology. Ramkumar was recognized for his wor…
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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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President Trump announces several tariff rate modifications

August 1, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced several modifications to tariff rates for various countries and imported products.   The president has increased the tariff on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. Mexican goods will continue to be taxed at 25% after President Trump spoke…
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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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European Union and U.S. announce trade agreement, modifying tariffs on most goods

July 29, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The European Union (EU) and the U.S. announced a trade agreement July 27 that sets a 15% tariff on most EU goods, effective Aug. 1. The 15% tariff applies to all EU exports currently subject to reciprocal tariffs, including automobiles and automobile parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. It doe…
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Spiber announces partnerships with Manifattura Sesia and Achille Pinto

July 28, 2025  |  Industry News

Spiber, Yamagata, Japan, producer of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has announced partnerships with two Italian textile mills, Manifattura Sesia S.r.l. and Achille Pinto S.p.A. “We are very proud of the results achieved with the development of our new yarn: T-Gen, short for Technological Generation Yarn…
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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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