October 2016

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    American Industrial Partners, (AIP), New York, N.Y., has acquired all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology, a Tolland, Conn.-based leader in integrated software, automation and vision systems for the apparel, graphics, packaging and other industrial markets. Gerber’s full line of digital solutions includes many of the most recognized products in the industry. They enable leading brands, [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    Wednesday morning’s keynote speaker at IFAI Expo 2016, Linda Kaplan Thaler, spoke with verve and vivacity about the importance of “keeping at it.” Thaler is president of Kaplan Thaler Productions, a member of the Advertising Hall of Fame, and the award—winning author of the best-selling business book “Grit to Great.” When she started her agency, [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    Wednesday morning’s keynote speaker at IFAI Expo 2016, Linda Kaplan Thaler, spoke with verve and vivacity about the importance of “keeping at it.” Thaler is president of Kaplan Thaler Productions, a member of the Advertising Hall of Fame, and the award—winning author of the best-selling business book “Grit to Great.” When she started her agency, [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    How both approaches impact business profitability In the U.S., approximately 30 percent of employees are engaged in their jobs—which means that more than 2/3 of employees are not. According to Lynn Dessert, MBA, DCC, an executive career advisor who spoke Tuesday morning at IFAI EXPO 2016 in Charlotte, forming committed and valued teams and work [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    How both approaches impact business profitability In the U.S., approximately 30 percent of employees are engaged in their jobs—which means that more than 2/3 of employees are not. According to Lynn Dessert, MBA, DCC, an executive career advisor who spoke Tuesday morning at IFAI EXPO 2016 in Charlotte, forming committed and valued teams and work [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    Since the first automobiles hit the road, coated fabrics have fulfilled a critical role in decorative and functional surfaces for various trim applications such as convertible tops, seat covers, headliners, and other soft flexible components. In his presentation, Matt Williams, The Haartz Corp., discussed the latest innovations in these coated fabrics ranging from customizable jacquard [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    Rick Berkey shows tour participants his mobile sewing and repair vehicle. Rick’s Custom Marine Canvas and Sail Repair, Cornelius, N.C., was the second stop on the ATA Specialty Fabrics tour Oct. 19. The tour was as part of the ATA 2016 Expo in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Berkey, owner of Rick’s Custom Marine, welcomed [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    Rick Berkey shows tour participants his mobile sewing and repair vehicle. Rick’s Custom Marine Canvas and Sail Repair, Cornelius, N.C., was the second stop on the ATA Specialty Fabrics tour Oct. 19. The tour was as part of the ATA 2016 Expo in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Berkey, owner of Rick’s Custom Marine, welcomed [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    A sculpture in front of the Springs Creative building in Rock Hill, N.C. “What’s Next. Now,” is how Springs Creative in Rock Hill, S.C., brands itself. And a tour to the Springs Creative site on Oct. 18 left all participants wanting to know a lot more about what’s next for this innovative company [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2016

    A sculpture in front of the Springs Creative building in Rock Hill, N.C. “What’s Next. Now,” is how Springs Creative in Rock Hill, S.C., brands itself. And a tour to the Springs Creative site on Oct. 18 left all participants wanting to know a lot more about what’s next for this innovative company [...]