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Party Reflections acquires Old South Collection
March 8th, 2022
Party Reflections, Charlotte, N.C., has acquired the assets of Old South Collection, Catawba, N.C. The company operates from five locations and is routinely listed as a “Top 30” event rental company in the U.S. Old South Collection, a special event boutique rental company in the greater Charlotte market, was founded and operated by Samantha Mason, […]
In memoriam: Franz Peter Zimmer
March 8th, 2022
Franz Peter Zimmer, a visionary pioneer of modern textile printing technology, passed away in Kufstein, Austria, on February 12, 2022. He died only a few days after celebrating his 98th birthday with family and friends. Zimmer dedicated more than 70 years of his life to developing new and revolutionary ideas for textile printing, thereby significantly altering […]
AECOM ends Russia operations
March 8th, 2022
AECOM ends Russia operations after the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the move may cost the company as much as $50 million. AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm based in Dallas, Texas, announced in a prepared statement it is immediately exiting its business operations in Russia. “We support the people of Ukraine who are facing tremendous suffering […]
Coats publishes 2021 sustainability report
March 7th, 2022
The report, titled “Pioneering a Sustainable Future: Accelerating our Journey” details the progress that has been made against its Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019. The Strategy set out ambitious targets to be achieved by the end of 2022. The progress achieved in 2021 included: 22% reduction in water usage6.9% reduction in kWh per kilogram of […]
Enhancing the boat ownership experience webinar on March 9
March 7th, 2022
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) recently worked with Left Brain Marketing to field a comprehensive study on individuals who purchased a boat in 2020 or 2021. Learn about the key takeaways from this study in an upcoming industry […]
Four new upholstery and wall covering products
March 7th, 2022
Designtex recently launched a quartet of new wall coverings and upholstery fabrics including Rein, which has the sophisticated look of leather. Designtex recently launched a quartet of new wall coverings and upholstery fabrics appropriate for hospitality settings. Rein has the sophisticated look of leather with the durability of a performance upholstery fabric. Roll With It […]
GMA elects Selander as vice chair
March 7th, 2022
GMA elects Selander of Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics Inc. as the association’s executive council vice chair, finishing the term of Thaxton. Newly elected vice chair of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) executive council, Daniel Selander. Photograph courtesy of Daniel Selander The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) elected Daniel Selander, who handles sales and technical support at Willacoochee […]
Study predicts smart textile market growth
March 4th, 2022
The global valuation of the market is projected to reach US$ 23.82 billion by the end of the forecast period (2021–2031), representing a CAGR of 25%. According to a Transparency Market Research (TMR) study on the smart textile market, advancements in nanotechnologies and increasing trend of miniaturization of electronics are expanding lucrative opportunities. Low-cost smart textiles have […]
In memoriam: Henry “Hank” Parker
March 4th, 2022
Henry “Hank” W. Parker, 89, of Bluffton, SC died on February 19, 2022. Henry “Hank” W. Parker, 89, of Bluffton, SC died on February 19, 2022, at Palmettos Memory Care from natural causes. Hank lived most of his life in Rochester (Fairport), NY. From 1998-2018, he spent his winters in Hilton Head, SC and his […]
GMA spring Lobby Day 2022 registration opens
March 4th, 2022
Participants will visit with representatives and their staffs at GMA spring Lobby Day 2022, May 11–12, 2022, in Washington, D.C. L to R Participants at GMA fall Lobby Day 2021: Keith Misukanis, Berry Global; Fred Chuck, GMA; Rep. Dustin “Dusty” Johnson, R-S.D.; Sachin Mandavkar, Maccaferri Inc.; Adam Maskal, Solmax. Photograph by Gabe Pellathy, Principal, Whitmer […]