NonWoven Solutions LLC, a manufacturer of needlepunch nonwovens in Ingleside, Ill., was acquired by Danish firm Fibertex Nonwovens A/S. The purchase allows Fibertex Nonwovens to establish a stronger presence in U.S. markets as it plans to increase sales of products for the composites and automotive industries. The product ranges, key contacts and locations of both [...]

More than 30 interior and exterior sun control fabrics from Phifer Inc.,Tuscaloosa, Ala., were awarded a seal of approval from the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) for outstanding product and promotion of sun safe behaviors. All products acknowledged by the MIF must pass a series of rigorous independent tests and demonstrate a high level of effectiveness [...]

The Trelleborg Group, Lodi Vecchio, Italy, a producer of engineered polymer-coated fabrics to protect critical systems in aerospace, automotive, recreation and fluid-handling sectors, enhanced its Trelleborg Coated Systems business by acquiring Uretek Archer LLC Group, consisting of Uretek LLC, a specialist in heat-sealable polyurethane-coated fabrics (New Haven, Conn.), and Archer Rubber Company LLC, a manufacturer [...]

Safe Reflections Inc., St. Paul, Minn., will provide its reflective apparel solutions from a new 39,000-square-foot facility in Oakdale, Minn., with a dedicated indoor night demonstration lab where customers can see how clothing designs perform in different light conditions. Safe Reflections’ exclusive glass-bead reflective technology (developed by 3M, located nearby) has led to the company’s [...]

Stimpson Co. Inc., a Pompano Beach, Fla., manufacturer and supplier of metal fasteners and related attaching machines, has launched a Spanish version of its website. A language link can be found under the company’s logo, and in one click the entire website is translated. The update is a result of customer feedback, as the company [...]

The precision of science and the art of design meet in Germany. By Jake Kulju Science has long relied on imagination to lure young people into the field. The Phänomenta Science Center in Lüdenscheid, Germany, is one of the world’s best examples of how powerful the relationship between science and imagination can be. The center [...]

New products include SheerWeave® fabrics, BetterVue® Elite. Phifer Inc., Tuscaloosa, Ala., will return to the 2015 R+T Fair in Stuttgart Germany, Feb. 24-28, with new offerings in its lines of interior sun control fabrics and screen products for windows and doors. These include SheerWeave Styles 4000, 4100 and 4400 made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™, providing a [...]

Content can be purchased as PDF files. The presentations delivered at the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL2014), held Nov. 4–5 in Cannes, France, are available to purchase as PDF files. The conference was attended by more than 100 senior staff from around the world, who listened to two days of expert presentations [...]

Design refresh offers more user-friendly navigation. Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., has refreshed its website with a new design and user-friendly navigation allowing site visitors to find product pages offering in-depth details. Users can also request samples and literature, watch product videos, and request personal demonstrations at Mutoh’s learning facilities. In addition, they can search [...]

Color change films: new colors, more details. Arlon Graphics LLC, Placentia, Calif., has launched a new automotive website focused on its color change films. The company’s Ultimate PremiumPlus™ extreme wrap offers a paint-free way to re-color a car, while also acting as a protective barrier. Consisting of a multi-layer film constructed with a premium clear [...]