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2017 IFF Innovation Award winner announced at IFAI Expo
September 28th, 2017
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) has announced the winner of the 2017 Innovation Award: UltraTech International Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., won this year in the category of “Chemicals, Coatings and Compounds” with the EverShield® C6 water-based fabric treatment. The company was awarded a prize of $5,000. EverShield was developed under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) […]
Webinar on styrene, Prop 65 set for Oct. 13
October 12th, 2016
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and leaders from chemical industry are conducting compliance webinar Thursday, Oct. 13, on California’s Proposition 65. In April, California added the substance styrene to the Proposition 65 regulatory warning list. Webinar topics will discuss how styrene is proposed to be treated under the regulation and how the boating industry […]
IFF to host golf tournament Oct. 6
July 20th, 2015
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) will host its annual fundraising event Oct. 6, 2015, kicking off IFAI Expo with a golf tournament in memory of Don Williams, a former ATA board chairman and Honored Life Member who passed away in June. The tournament will be held at the Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, […]
Deadline extended for IFF Innovation Award entries
June 10th, 2015
The deadline to submit entries for the IFF (Industrial Fabrics Foundation) Innovation Award has been extended to June 26. The goal of the award is to inspire companies around the globe to not only come up with great ideas, but to make them happen, sharing their stories from innovative concept to inspired product. There are […]
Sponsor the IFF Innovation Award
April 1st, 2015
Entries for the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) Innovation Award are due June 5. Presented annually, the award aims to encourage global companies to bring to life fresh, creative ideas in six category options. Companies interested in sponsoring the Innovation Award should contact Brianna Watke, division specialist, at blwatke@ifai.com or +1 651 225 6948.
Industrial Fabrics Foundation announces student scholarship winners
November 17th, 2014
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) student scholarship award winners for 2014 were recently announced at Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Expo in Minneapolis, Minn. The scholarship awards provide tuition expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school for students interested in a career in the specialty fabrics or advanced textiles industries. The scholarship […]
Industrial Fabrics Foundation announces Innovation Award Recipient
November 13th, 2014
(St. Paul, Minn. – Nov. 13, 2014) - The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) recently announced the recipient of the 2014 IFF Innovation Award. Foundation representatives announced the innovation award during Specialty Fabrics Expo 2014 and Advanced Textiles Expo, October 7 – 9, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minn. Norafin (Americas) Inc. of Asheville, N.C. is the recipient […]
IFF fundraising event
June 1st, 2014
IFF will host a Curling Tournament the afternoon of Oct. 13, in advance of the ATA Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Expo in Minneapolis, Minn. You’re invited to curl with the Four Seasons Curling Club at Fogerty Arena in Minneapolis, where Olympians practice. Learn from the best and enjoy some friendly competition with your […]