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RNWBL and Durability Engineers win U.S. Department of Energy award
February 9th, 2024
RNWBL® and Durability Engineers (DE) announced their collaboration and award for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. The award aims to address the environmental impact of wind turbine materials, specifically focusing on recycling solutions for fiber-reinforced composites and critical minerals. This initiative aligns with the White House sustainability goals of reducing […]
WOW International Conference 2024 opens registration
February 8th, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that registration and tabletop exhibit reservations are open for the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference. WOW 2024 will take place June 17-20 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minn. The theme for this year’s event is “Wipes Innovation & Sustainability – From Inception to Perfection.” […]
ITMF award applications open for 2024
February 6th, 2024
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced that it is launching another edition of the ITMF Awards. There are three different award categories that companies/organizations can apply for: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2024 ITMF International Cooperation Award 2024 ITMF Start-up Award 2024 The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2024. The winners of the […]
Solesis to open new site in Costa Rica
February 2nd, 2024
Solesis, a custom designer, developer and manufacturer of textile- and polymer-based health care solutions for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Costa Rica. This is the first site dedicated to producing implantable textile components, polymer-based devices and components and single-use technologies. The Solesis family of […]
Herculite launches health care fabric e-commerce website
February 1st, 2024
Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced the launch of a new e-commerce website offering a full selection of its Sure-Chek® antimicrobial health care fabrics. Features of the platform: Product catalog: Browse through a diverse selection of health care fabrics, including Sure-Chek Linen, Lectrolite®, pillow fabrics and more. User-friendly interface: The […]
Michelle Gass assumes role of Levi Strauss & Co. president, CEO
January 31st, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced that Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO. Gass follows Chip Bergh, who served as the company’s president and CEO for the previous 12.5 years. Gass brings extensive retail and omnichannel experience to LS&Co.’s top job and is expected to drive a strategic vision focused on […]
SEAMS announces 2024 board of directors
January 30th, 2024
SEAMS, a national association for the U.S. sewn products industry, has announced the new membership election for the board of directors 2024 calendar year. “While the demand for ‘Made in America’ products continues to increase, so do the challenges we face. The SEAMS 2024 board of directors looks to continue its support of our members […]
Mimaki Europe announces appointment of new managing director
January 29th, 2024
Pictured is Takao Terashima, Mimaki Europe's new managing director. Mimaki Europe, a manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting technologies with headquarters in Diemen, Netherlands, has announced the appointment of Takao Terashima as the new managing director. Starting his career in Mimaki in 1997 as part of the research and development department, Terashima has developed expertise […]
HEYtex USA names Mitch Sanner as new CEO
January 26th, 2024
HEYtex USA announced that effective immediately, Mitch Sanner will succeed Mike Melton as the company’s CEO as Melton begins to shift to retirement. Melton will stay on for the next year and report to Sanner. Additionally, Randy Kesterson will begin working at HEYtex USA as interim COO. Sanner has more than 30 years of experience […]
Tranzonic names Joe Vitale chief corporate development officer
January 25th, 2024
The Tranzonic Companies, a manufacturer of personal care and protection, contamination control and cleaning products, has named Joe Vitale to the newly created role of chief corporate development officer. Vitale will provide strategic direction and leadership as the business expands through acquisitions, investments and partnerships, and will collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy. Vitale’s […]