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USTR invites public comments to identify additional products for coronavirus response

Throughout the process of administering its Section 301 action to combat China’s acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation, the United States has prioritized health considerations and is taking additional action.  In imposing tariffs on goods from China as part of the Section 301 action, the United States determined not [...]

By |2020-03-24T08:42:30-05:00March 24, 2020|

Fasnap Corp. declared a critical manufacturer

In collaboration with federal, state and local authorities, Fasnap Corp. has been declared a critical manufacturing supply chain partner. Fasnap locations in California, Indiana and Florida remain open with only essential personnel to meet critical needs.  Fasnap supplies materials and products which are used for critical healthcare, temporary shelters, first responder equipment, military personnel equipment, [...]

By |2020-03-24T08:36:21-05:00March 24, 2020|

MMI Textiles shares list of available medical inventory

Shawn McCollum, director of sales and business development at MMI Textiles, has announced that the company is currently providing immediate needs for medical textiles and components to customers who are looking to manufacture bedding, surgical gowns/drapes, masks, shoe covers, protective coveralls, curtains, temporary structures, etc.  MMI also access to completed surgical masks and PPE/protective coveralls, [...]

By |2020-03-24T08:34:30-05:00March 24, 2020|

IFAI Member Forum Webinars set

ATA division members are invited to attend a Member Forum Webinar. We encourage you to take part in an open conversation with other members about the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic and discuss how your company is doing/navigating through this situation.  Discussion questions include: What practices are you implementing to keep staff working further apart and at a [...]

By |2020-03-27T14:54:13-05:00March 24, 2020|

DLA sources sought for PPE by 5 p.m. EST

The following is brought to you through ATA's ongoing government relations program. Normally this information would be an exclusive benefit of ATA's Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI) and U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI). We are sharing this actionable information with the industry at large so we may all work together to collectively address this worldwide crisis. [...]

By |2020-03-24T09:04:38-05:00March 24, 2020|

Message from INDA regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Colleagues, INDA is committed to safe working principles for our members, our staff and the industry as a whole. We are all making adjustments in our business to minimize the impacts and spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are carefully monitoring and following the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, and the North [...]

By |2020-03-23T14:54:47-05:00March 23, 2020|

NCSL tracks state fiscal responses to COVID-19

As the global and national response to COVID-19 dominates public attention, state legislatures are taking steps to address budgetary and economic threats. To find current state by state information, The National Conference of State Legislatures website outlines state budget legislation to prepare and respond to the coronavirus through supplemental appropriations, rainy day fund transfers and [...]

By |2020-03-23T14:48:57-05:00March 23, 2020|

Smart Fabrics Summit goes virtual

Enjoy the summit via a 2-day webinar format  Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus, there will no longer be an in-person summit in Washington D.C. However, we invite you to attend the Summit virtually. The Smart Fabrics Virtual Summit 2020 features the same great content that the in-person event offers, and you can enjoy it from the comfort of [...]

By |2020-03-24T09:14:01-05:00March 23, 2020|

Financial resources for small businesses

America's SBDC, the association that represents the country’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), is working to help small businesses address the business challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. It has compiled a list of excellent resources for small businesses looking for information about disaster recovery loans, protecting the safety of workers and customers, [...]

By |2020-03-23T14:32:36-05:00March 23, 2020|

Gerard Systems offers sewing assistance on gowns and masks

Girard Systems, an RV awning manufacturer in San Clemente, Calif., is offering assistance in producing COVID-19 supplies.  Monica Girard says, "My mother, Marcia Girard, is the owner, and was just notified the RV industry is closing their doors for the next two weeks. We have warehouses that are currently sewing fabrics for hundreds of awnings each [...]

By |2020-03-23T14:28:09-05:00March 23, 2020|
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