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Teijin to invest in Circularise, adopt its supply chain traceability platform
December 23rd, 2024
Teijin Ltd., a chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, announced that it will invest in Circularise B.V., a company based in The Hague, Netherlands, which develops product traceability management systems using blockchain technology. Teijin will also implement Circularise’s software to improve transparency in its global supply chain. Circularise’s proprietary Smart Questioning solution, which […]
Hybrid retaining wall delivers prime performance for distribution warehouse
December 23rd, 2024
Nicknamed Project Redtail, the construction of a sprawling 660,000-square-foot (61316 sq m) online retail logistics center and supporting infrastructure in East Fishkill, N.Y., demanded the utilization of nearly every inch of the parcel hosting the facility. Wall installer Petillo Construction worked with the adjacent property owner to gain an easement and relocation of utility pole […]
Tukatech welcomes Suresh Dureja as managing director of Canada
December 20th, 2024
Tukatech, a fashion technology company based in Los Angeles, Calif., announced the appointment of Suresh Dureja as managing director of Tukatech's Canada division. Dureja has an extensive background in apparel manufacturing. A graduate mechanical engineer with a postgraduate degree in manufacturing technology from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, India, he brings over three decades […]
AGRU wins 2024 Marketing Excellence Award
December 20th, 2024
The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) has awarded AGRU America the top Marketing Excellence Award for demonstrating outstanding success and creativity with their marketing initiatives. The rigorous submission process looks at over two dozen factors, from social media campaigns to publication history and contributions to the industry. Other contributing factors toward the award were […]
Miami Innovation Awards accepting 2025 entries
December 19th, 2024
The Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is accepting entries for its 2025 Innovation Awards until Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. This awards program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and is judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The program serves to acknowledge manufacturers and suppliers that introduce cutting-edge products to the market. The […]
bluesign welcomes LIM Group as its first laundry system partner in Italy
December 19th, 2024
As part of its growing denim initiative, bluesign®, a global sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, announced LIM Group as its first laundry system partner in Italy. The partnership will enable bluesign to be a one-stop resource for LIM teams working with designers, luxury houses and international labels. LIM was founded and has been […]
Biagi named Illinois DOT secretary
December 19th, 2024
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) recently appointed Gia Biagi to become the next secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, pending the approval of the state legislature. She will replace current Secretary Omer Osman, who is retiring after a 35-year career at Illinois DOT at the end of 2024. Gia Biagi. Photo courtesy of Illinois Governor's […]
Former head of DITF Institute Franz Effenberger passes away
December 18th, 2024
Franz Effenberger, Ph.D., the former head of the Institute for Textile Chemistry and Chemical Fibers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), passed away on Dec. 11, 2024, at 94. Image: DITF Franz Effenberger, Ph.D., a former head of the Institute for Textile Chemistry and Chemical Fibers (ITCF) at the German […]
World Expo 2025 coming to Osaka this spring
December 18th, 2024
World Expo 2025 will take place in Osaka, Japan in the spring of 2025—between April 13, 2025 to October 13, 2025—with the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." World Expo is an event held by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) every five years that presents new technologies and innovation as solutions to global issues and […]
EDANA announces dates for FILTREX Europe 2025 filtration conference and exhibition
December 18th, 2024
Brussels, Belgium-based EDANA announced the dates for the FILTREX™ Europe 2025 conference and tabletop exhibition. FILTREX Europe 2025 will take place on March 25–26, 2025, at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Vienna, Austria. FILTREX Europe 2025 will be a two-day conference that will focus on technological and sustainability innovations, aiming to enhance media and filter […]