March 2015

  • Published On: March 13, 2015

    First deployment of APDN's DNA technology solutions in Asia. Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN), a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology, recently completed a campaign for SigNature® T DNA marking of pima cotton fibers destined for one of America’s largest retailers. More than 10,000 bales of extra long staple cotton were securely marked at the fiber [...]

  • Published On: March 13, 2015

    Mike Verdolotti hired as electrical engineer. Custom machinery design and manufacturing company Chase Machine & Engineering Inc. has hired Mike Verdolotti as an electrical engineer. Verdolotti most recently worked at Parkinson Technologies as a controls engineer has more than 10 years of experience in programming in addition to his extensive career in controls and systems [...]

  • Published On: March 12, 2015

    Member associations represent $75.4 billion in combined rental revenue. The 13th annual Global Rental Alliance (GRA) meeting took place at The Rental Show 2015 in New Orleans, La., held Feb. 22-25. All GRA member associations were present, representing Brazil, Canada, Belgium, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. The meeting focused on advancing business [...]

  • Published On: March 11, 2015

    Ninth consecutive recognition from the Ethisphere® Institute. Milliken & Co. has been recognized as one of the 2015 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global organization dedicated to defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is Milliken’s ninth consecutive year as an honoree. The World’s Most Ethical Company designation [...]

  • Published On: March 10, 2015

    Relationship extends Source Outdoor’s reach into indoor furniture sector. Outdoor furnishings producer Source Outdoor has entered into a strategic vendor partnership with Chella Textiles, a textile manufacturer offering high-performance luxury weaves for indoor and outdoor applications. Designers, purchasing agents, developers and other trade professionals will experience a more streamlined design and ordering process between furniture [...]

  • Published On: March 9, 2015

    Hands-on training at International Sign Expo will help give back to community. Mimaki USA will launch Print with Compassion, a series of educational sessions and hands-on training using Mimaki products, at International Sign Expo 2015, held April 9-11 in Las Vegas. The program will produce real-world objects and materials for use by local communities and [...]

  • Published On: March 6, 2015

    Recognition for outstanding service, significant research will be presented at International Conference. The Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) has named Kantilal "Kanti" A. Jasani as the 2015 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award for his outstanding service to the organization, and S. Haig Zeronian as the 2015 recipient of the Olney [...]

  • Published On: March 5, 2015

    Lisa Owen named senior director of global business development for textiles. Antimicrobial solution provider Microban International Ltd. has named Lisa Owen senior director of global business development for textiles. Owen’s experience includes specialty and commodity plastics, fibers and chemicals; development of successful strategies and implementation of product, technology, marketing, commercial and business plans; and building [...]

  • Published On: March 5, 2015

    Remotely monitor printers, track job status and receive printer alerts. Unveiled four months ago, the HP Latex Mobile application is now available for download worldwide. The app offers remote monitoring of HP Latex 310, 330 and 360 Printers, including job information, print status and alerts. It is available for free from Google Play and the [...]

  • Published On: March 4, 2015

    Responsible for business growth in the sign and large-format graphic markets. Adhesive-coated product manufacturer Drytac has appointed ND Graphics as its exclusive national branded distributor for Canada. After its 2013 acquisition of a second manufacturing and coating operation in Toronto, Canada, Drytac has focused on creating stronger brand awareness and expanding the markets to which [...]