FabricLink Network announces development of The Textile Gateway

April 22, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The FabricLink Network (FLN), a textile education resource consisting of the websites FabricLink and The Technical Center, announced it is working with leaders in the textile industry to create The Textile Gateway, an online platform to introduce current students to the industry. The website is set …
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Anthony Pappalardo joins Herculite as regional sales manager for shade products

April 17, 2024  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics with brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, announced that Anthony Pappalardo has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Southeast. In this role he will develop and grow relationships with e…
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AATCC announces new Pakistan local section

April 16, 2024  |  Company News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the addition of a new local section in Pakistan. Pakistan is globally recognized for its rich textile heritage along with its modern presence as an international textile production hub. The founding of the AATCC Pakistan se…
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Milliken & Company named to America’s Most Innovative Companies list

April 15, 2024  |  Company News, News

Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that it was named to the America’s Most Innovative Companies list, an annual honor published by Fortune and Statista Inc., which recognizes U.S. organizations at the forefront of innovation. This is Milliken’s second year receiving the…
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Eastman selected by U.S. DOE to receive up to $375M for PET recycling project

April 12, 2024  |  Company News, News

Eastman announced that its second U.S. molecular recycling project has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin award negotiations for up to $375 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program. The DOE ann…
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Traube Awning returns to family ownership after 10 years

April 11, 2024  |  Company News, News

Traube Awning, an awnings and shade provider based in Hartford, Ill., announced its return to family ownership after a 10-year hiatus with Steve Traube, a third-generation descendant of the founding family acquiring the company. “I’m thrilled to bring Traube Awning back to the family,&#8…
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Leigh Fibers purchases Martex Fibers, rebrands business as Revive Fiber

April 9, 2024  |  Company News, News

Leigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, S.C., announced that it has purchased the operating assets of Martex Fiber and rebranded the business as Revive Fiber. Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber will operate as separate but related sister companies under joint management as the largest textile recycler i…
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Lectra appoints Antonella Capelli president EMEA region

April 5, 2024  |  Company News, News

Lectra, supplier of technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces the appointment of Antonella Capelli as president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective May 1, 2024. Already a member of the e…
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