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Webinar: How to hit the profit zone

As an ATA member-exclusive benefit, the Tarp Association will host a breakeven analysis webinar on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CDT. Knowing when you are above the breakeven point is essential to keep the boat afloat. Join business coach, author and CEO Ralph White on for a webinar that will help you [...]

By |2016-05-19T09:58:40-05:00May 19, 2016|

Memoriam: Michael Funk

Michael Funk, of Montgomery, Ill., died unexpectedly from heart failure on May 14, 2016, at Rush Copley Medical Center. He worked for Glen Raven/Sunbrella in sales for the last 30 years. Michael is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Patti, his daughter Jennifer (fiancé Kristoffer Hinchley), his brothers David (Karen) Funk and James [...]

By |2016-05-18T08:33:02-05:00May 18, 2016|

Coolcore signs distribution agreement with ITOCHU

Coolcore, Portsmouth, N.H.-based manufacturer of chemical-free cooling and moisture transportation fabrics, has entered into an exclusive relationship with Tokyo’s ITOCHU Corporation to distribute Coolcore fabric and finished goods throughout Japan. According to the agreement, ITOCHU will be the exclusive Japanese distributor for the entire collection of Coolcore cooling fabrics, designed for the everyday, workwear and [...]

By |2016-05-18T08:00:45-05:00May 18, 2016|

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures celebrates 75 years

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, a manufacturer of custom commercial fabric and metal awnings and canopies, fabrication of exhibit components, experiential displays and industrial architectural elements, based in St. Louis, Mo., celebrates its 75th anniversary this week. On May 16, 1941, Lawrence Canvas Products Company opened to manufacture and sell tarpaulins, truck and trailer covers. [...]

By |2016-06-30T14:10:42-05:00May 17, 2016|

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures celebrates 75 years

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, a manufacturer of custom commercial fabric and metal awnings and canopies, fabrication of exhibit components, experiential displays and industrial architectural elements, based in St. Louis, Mo., celebrates its 75th anniversary this week. On May 16, 1941, Lawrence Canvas Products Company opened to manufacture and sell tarpaulins, truck and trailer covers. [...]

By |2016-05-17T14:43:26-05:00May 17, 2016|

Uniquetex to bring jobs to Cleveland County

Uniquetex, LLC Inc., intends to build a 150-person workforce in Cleveland County, N.C., over the coming five years. The company, which manufactures nonwoven fabrics for health care providers and other industries, is investing $31.6 million in the production facility—its first in the U.S. Uniquetex is a joint venture between Foshan Nanhai Beautiful Nonwoven Co., Ltd., [...]

By |2016-05-17T08:47:19-05:00May 17, 2016|

Uniquetex to bring jobs to Cleveland County

Uniquetex, LLC Inc., intends to build a 150-person workforce in Cleveland County, N.C., over the coming five years. The company, which manufactures nonwoven fabrics for health care providers and other industries, is investing $31.6 million in the production facility—its first in the U.S. Uniquetex is a joint venture between Foshan Nanhai Beautiful Nonwoven Co., Ltd., [...]

By |2016-05-17T08:02:45-05:00May 17, 2016|

Industrial Fabrics Foundation Innovation Award call for entries

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is now accepting entries for its 2016 Innovation Award. Each year, the IFF honors projects created by those who pace the industry of tomorrow. IFF encourages companies to submit their projects so they can inspire others in the specialty fabrics industry and act as catalysts for the next great innovations. [...]

By |2016-06-07T14:14:26-05:00May 16, 2016|

Industrial Fabrics Foundation Innovation Award call for entries

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is now accepting entries for its 2016 Innovation Award. Each year, the IFF honors projects created by those who pace the industry of tomorrow. IFF encourages companies to submit their projects so they can inspire others in the specialty fabrics industry and act as catalysts for the next great innovations. [...]

By |2016-05-16T12:56:02-05:00May 16, 2016|

NCTO welcomes U.S.-China memorandum of understanding to terminate Chinese export subsidies

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) applauded the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and China in regards to an agreement by China to terminate export subsidies under its “Demonstration Bases-Common Services Platform.” “There is no doubt that China’s rise to become the world’s largest exporter of textile and apparel products [...]

By |2016-05-16T10:24:57-05:00May 16, 2016|
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