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Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president
January 29th, 2026
Image: Renson/Corradi North America Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served as vice president of sales and distribution at Fräsch/Catalyst Acoustic […]
Navigating change
January 26th, 2026
On the 19th day of the Artemis I mission, the Moon grows larger in frame as Orion prepared for the return powered flyby on Dec. 5, 2022. This image includes both the Orion crew module and service module, connected by the compression pad that utilizes the 3D-MAT material, which Bally Ribbon Mills participated in developing. […]
Mycelium textile used in innovative furniture design
January 26th, 2026
Tripodal armchair in woven reishi mycelium leather: biomaterial meets hand-woven craft. Photo: Berenice Curt and Caroline Duncan. At Design Miami’s 20th edition, Paris-based architects and designers Berenice Curt and Caroline Duncan introduced the first chapter of Scenarii Édition, a new curatorial line with Berenice Curt Architecture. The debut included the Tripodal chair, made in part with mycelium-grown […]
Enhanced medical device testing capabilities announced
January 26th, 2026
At this year’s MD&M [Medical Design & Manufacturing] West showin February, Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories and a GLP-certified provider of testing, research and certification services for medical devices, will debut its expanded ISO 18562 gas pathway testing capabilities for respiratory devices. The program supports testing of devices operating across temperature ranges from […]
Flying umbrella has autonomous capabilities
January 26th, 2026
Photo: I Build Stuff. John Tse of I Build Stuff has created an autonomous flying umbrella that follows and shields the user from rain and sunlight. An updated version of the remote-controlled one, the hands-free device hovers above the user and trails them wherever they go, keeping them dry or cool without needing to hold anything. The autonomous flying umbrella […]
Figuring it out
January 26th, 2026
We would typically do either an end-of-year wrap up or a-look-forward-to-2026 feature in January. But this has not been a typical year. Our attention has not been able to land for long to contemplate the implications of an action taken by the current administration before another action pulls our attention a different direction. Regardless of […]
Textiles and Tariffs
January 26th, 2026
ID 113840312 © Feng Yu | Dreamstime.com The U.S. – China trade deal has led to positive reactions by global financial markets, but uncertainty persists—and uncertainty is not good for business in terms of expansion and investments. Given the current scenario, China comes out to be a loser in the emerging textiles trade landscape, while […]
Reju announces site selection for first U.S. Regeneration Hub
January 26th, 2026
Image: Reju Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced that the company has selected the site for its first U.S.-based industrial facility, also known as a Regeneration Hub. The facility will be constructed in Rochester, N.Y., spanning 18.9 acres. The project will be subject to final investment decision by the board of […]
Provest Equity Partners, CTW Venture Partners invest in Natural Fiber Welding
January 23rd, 2026
Image: Natural Fiber Welding Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a materials science company based in Peoria, Ill., has announced a joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The partnership will help commercialize and scale the company's circular materials, PLIANT™ and MIRUM®. "This partnership marks an important inflection point for NFW as we […]
CovationBio sells interest in Primient Covation LLC
January 21st, 2026
Image: CovationBio Covation Biomaterials LLC (CovationBio) announced that the company has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, a producer of 100% bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement for the production of Sorona® polymer. Moelis & Company acted as […]