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Spoolex Group acquires RSPI

Spoolex Group, a Roche la Moliere, France-based producer of slitting, rewinding/spooling and ultrasonic splicing technologies, has acquired RSPI, a French specialist in tailored handling and packaging solutions. The partnership will help customers increase productivity and safety while providing innovative solutions for slitter-rewinders, spooling lines, ultrasonic cutting and welding, and technical low-inertia rollers. The acquisition strengthens Spoolex Group’s market position [...]

By Samantha Jones|2016-07-27T11:00:28-05:00July 27, 2016|

National Safety Apparel® acquires DRIFIRE®

National Safety Apparel®, Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired DRIFIRE® from Optimer Brands, Chicago, Ill. DRIFIRE advanced performance safety apparel was born on the battlefield to protect military personnel; the DRIFIRE line of products is utilized in a variety of industries, including power generation, petrochemicals and IndyCar racing. The acquisition increases National Safety Apparel’s portfolio of flame-resistant brands and adds another [...]

By ATA|2016-07-26T09:59:18-05:00July 26, 2016|

National Safety Apparel® acquires DRIFIRE®

National Safety Apparel®, Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired DRIFIRE® from Optimer Brands, Chicago, Ill. DRIFIRE advanced performance safety apparel was born on the battlefield to protect military personnel; the DRIFIRE line of products is utilized in a variety of industries, including power generation, petrochemicals and IndyCar racing. The acquisition increases National Safety Apparel’s portfolio of flame-resistant brands and adds another [...]

By Samantha Jones|2016-07-26T11:00:40-05:00July 26, 2016|

Mogul recognized for entrepreneurial achievement

Mogul Nonwovens, an international company headquartered in Gaziantep, Turkey, was recognized for “Entrepreneur Achievement” at the IDEA 2016 conference in Boston. It was the second win for the company in this category. Each year, IDEA recognizes companies and products in the nonwovens industry that exhibit market leadership and create innovative products. Recent and significant investments in new and higher [...]

By ATA|2016-07-25T12:08:16-05:00July 25, 2016|

Mogul recognized for entrepreneurial achievement

Mogul Nonwovens, an international company headquartered in Gaziantep, Turkey, was recognized for “Entrepreneur Achievement” at the IDEA 2016 conference in Boston. It was the second win for the company in this category. Each year, IDEA recognizes companies and products in the nonwovens industry that exhibit market leadership and create innovative products. Recent and significant investments in new and higher [...]

By Samantha Jones|2016-07-25T13:00:57-05:00July 25, 2016|

Marlen Textiles adds distributors

Marlen Textiles, a New Haven, Mo., manufacturer of outdoor textiles, has announced that Covin Sales, Huntington Park, Calif., and Sailrite, Columbia City, Ind., will be full-line distributors of their products. Stock of most products in the two states are available now, with the intention that all products and colors will be in the two companies’ local warehouses soon. [...]

By ATA|2016-07-21T10:52:41-05:00July 22, 2016|

Marlen Textiles adds distributors

Marlen Textiles, a New Haven, Mo., manufacturer of outdoor textiles, has announced that Covin Sales, Huntington Park, Calif., and Sailrite, Columbia City, Ind., will be full-line distributors of their products. Stock of most products in the two states are available now, with the intention that all products and colors will be in the two companies’ local warehouses soon. [...]

By Samantha Jones|2016-07-22T11:00:33-05:00July 22, 2016|

Kohler Awning expands

Kohler Awning is building a 12,000-square- foot addition to its 38,000-square- foot Cheektowaga, N.Y., facility. The expansion will provide the residential and commercial fabric awning manufacturer with more space for production, welding and storage. It will also result in the hire of an additional fabric installer. Currently, Kohler has 53 employees. Erie County Industrial Development Agency approved over $107,000 [...]

By ATA|2016-07-21T10:49:53-05:00July 21, 2016|

Kohler Awning expands

Kohler Awning is building a 12,000-square- foot addition to its 38,000-square- foot Cheektowaga, N.Y., facility. The expansion will provide the residential and commercial fabric awning manufacturer with more space for production, welding and storage. It will also result in the hire of an additional fabric installer. Currently, Kohler has 53 employees. Erie County Industrial Development Agency approved over $107,000 [...]

By Samantha Jones|2016-07-21T11:00:43-05:00July 21, 2016|

Fabtac open for business with new owners

Fabtac, the disposable adhesive-backed stencil material, is available for purchase on the company website. The Edenton, N.C.-based company is currently producing 28-1/2- inch by 10- yard rolls to meet the needs of as many customers as possible from their first limited supply of raw materials. Fabtac expects to begin selling 28-1/2- inch by 25-yard rolls in the fall. [...]

By ATA|2016-07-20T09:43:37-05:00July 20, 2016|

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