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Rex Pegg acquires new company
November 30th, 2021
Rex Pegg Fabrics, a wholesale upholstery supplier headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., has acquired Phoenix Trim & Supply located in Phoenix, Ariz. Phoenix Trim has served the surrounding area for the last 75 years and will retain its name while operating as a division of Rex Pegg. The acquisition creates an opportunity for the combined companies […]
Teijin’s environmental commitments validated as science-based targets
November 30th, 2021
Teijin Limited announced that it has been informed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that its new targets for greenhouse gas emissions is officially validated as science-based targets (SBT) that limit global temperature rise to well-below two degrees Celsius. Teijin is the first enterprise in the Japanese chemical industry to receive the recognition. Teijin […]
Fragnito joins INDA
November 29th, 2021
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that Anthony “Tony” Fragnito has joined the company as chief operating officer reporting to INDA president, Dave Rousse. Fragnito will take a lead role in updating INDA’s technology platform, financial operations and implementing INDA’s new strategic plan. He brings decades of leadership experience assisting trade […]
New matte biobased textile option
November 29th, 2021
Carnegie’s Xorel Matte expands the aesthetic range of the company’s biobased product line by offering a delustered matte option. Carnegie’s Xorel Matte expands the aesthetic range of the company’s biobased product line by offering a delustered matte option. This technical innovation is achieved solely through extensive yarn development to maintain all the performance characteristics of […]
Tensar International Eastern Hemisphere promotes Buchanan and Taylor
November 29th, 2021
Chris Buchanan. Photograph courtesy of Tensar International Eastern Hemisphere Based on his strong contributions to the success of the organization since joining Tensar six years ago as director of marketing EMEA, Chris Buchanan has been promoted to vice president of commercial excellencefor the Eastern Hemisphere, a position that also includes responsibilities for marketing and business development, the company […]
NMMA postpones five shows to 2023
November 26th, 2021
Due in part to supply chain disruptions leading to historically low market-specific boat inventory, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has postponed the 2022 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis boat shows to 2023. NMMA’s 2022 boat show and event schedule is as follows: Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show®, January 20-23, 2022St. […]
GSI to host webinar on disposal of coal combustion residuals
November 26th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Solmax The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals,” on Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. With coal representing more than 25% of energy […]
New leadership for NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
November 25th, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Biden’s nomination of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Rear Admiral Nancy Hann to lead the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) and NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s eight uniformed services, according to the NOAA website. “From flying into hurricanes to crewing remote […]
NOAA releases assessment and final rule for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
November 24th, 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released the final management plan, environmental assessment and rule for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The new management plan includes proposed strategies and action plans for conservation and management of the sanctuary’s resources over the coming decade. The regulatory changes, which include minor changes to the […]
Digital textile printing industry outlook
November 24th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global digital textile printing market, valued at USD 2524.54 million in 2020, has been witnessing unprecedented growth in the last few years due to manufacturing flexibility, design flexibility, and the growing popularity of soft signage. Among the printing process (Direct-to-Fabric (DTF), Direct to Garment (DTG) and Dye Sublimation), […]