Polyester 300D Slip-Not is abrasion-resistant and durable, and the textured surface is designed to improve stability without compromising flexibility or ease of maintenance. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Polyester 300D Slip-Not is a woven polyester fabric with a specialized anti-slip dot coating engineered to deliver up to 3.2 times greater grip and traction than low-friction fabrics. [...]

Image: Lectra Lectra, a technology company based in Paris, France, has announced the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 that specializes in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. To support this new phase of development, Lectra acquired 70% of Caron Technology’s equity in August for €1.9 [...]

Trivantage, a supplier of specialty fabrics, hardware and accessories, has announced the appointment of James Dillport as an outside sales representative serving Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. Dillport brings 10 years of industry experience to Trivantage. In his new role, Dillport will help customers navigate products, applications and emerging innovations. “Building strong relationships and [...]

Proper placement and installation of power generators ensures safety for installers, technicians and event attendees. Photo courtesy of Aggreko. Aggreko, a U.K.-based global supplier of energy, power and temperature control products, has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering [...]

When working on golf events, Party Reflections focuses on creating impressive structures designed for spectators’ comfort and safety. Photo courtesy of Party Reflections. Party Reflections, based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired Snyder Event Rentals, marking the company’s expansion into the Charleston, S.C., market. Party Reflections has served clients across the Carolinas since 1958; Snyder Event Rentals [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announce that submissions for the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards are due Sept. 30. This awards program is exclusively open to Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) members. From design excellence to quality workmanship, MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards showcase projects that represent the breadth of the industry. [...]

Image: NCMBC Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) announced a succession of executive leadership. Scott Dorney, the organization’s founder and executive director since 2004, will transition leadership responsibilities to Martin J. “Jimmy” Hendrix III, who will assume the role of executive director effective Oct. 1. Since opening in 2005, the [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Volunteer Award and the results of the call for board candidates at the Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar, Sept. 9. Outstanding Volunteer Award winners The Outstanding Volunteer Award program was created in 2012 and recognizes a handful of dedicated ATA volunteers, [...]

Image: Cone Denim Cone Denim has announced strategic transformation plans designed to better serve the global denim fabric market. The plans include strengthening Cone Denim’s focus on its established manufacturing platform in Mexico and the planned exit of denim manufacturing operations in China by the end of 2026. “We are positioning Cone Denim for its [...]