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Hohenstein Medical earns GLP certification for medical device testing
July 31st, 2025
Image: Hohenstein Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories, has announced that it is now certified to conduct medical device testing in accordance with the internationally recognized Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standard. The accreditation covers chemical, physical and biological safety testing. “Our customers are producing life-saving devices that require accurate results, timely delivery and expert […]
Houston Tents & Events partners with Houston Texans
July 30th, 2025
From left: Bun B, Darren Randle and Brian Cushing. Photo courtesy of HTE. Houston Tents & Events (HTE), the city’s family-owned provider of tent and event rental services, has announced a new partnership with the Houston Texans. As part of the agreement, HTE will serve as a proud partner for event rental services. This milestone […]
Standard Textile appoints Frank Kerley vice president of Textile Division
July 30th, 2025
Frank Kerley. Image: Standard Textile Co. Inc. Standard Textile Co. Inc. has announced the appointment of Frank Kerley as vice president of its Textile Division. In this role, Kerley will lead one of the company’s core businesses, with oversight of strategic direction, growth initiatives and operational performance across its health care and hospitality textile markets. […]
European Union and U.S. announce trade agreement, modifying tariffs on most goods
July 29th, 2025
The European Union (EU) and the U.S. announced a trade agreement July 27 that sets a 15% tariff on most EU goods, effective Aug. 1. The 15% tariff applies to all EU exports currently subject to reciprocal tariffs, including automobiles and automobile parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. It does not apply to the U.S. tariff on […]
Strong and soft
July 28th, 2025
Batyline Color is engineered and tested for strength, durability, and resistance to abrasion, UV and mold. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group Batyline Color is designed for outdoor furniture in residential, hospitality, commercial and marine settings. The line includes Net Light, which is ideal for cushion venting, and Net Medium, which is a high-performance sling mesh. The […]
Spiber announces partnerships with Manifattura Sesia and Achille Pinto
July 28th, 2025
Image: Spiber Spiber, Yamagata, Japan, producer of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has announced partnerships with two Italian textile mills, Manifattura Sesia S.r.l. and Achille Pinto S.p.A. “We are very proud of the results achieved with the development of our new yarn: T-Gen, short for Technological Generation Yarns. ...We have developed three variations of T-Gen to expand […]
Reju announces partnership with Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems
July 25th, 2025
Image: Reju™ Reju™ and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems have announced a partnership to scale textile recycling in the U.K. further. Circle-8 will provide Reju's future European Regeneration Hubs with feedstock supply from post-consumer textile waste processed through its digitized Automated Textile Sorting and Preprocessing (ATSP) facility. "Working with Circle-8's growing ecosystem and ATSP enables us to […]
OSHA updates penalty guidelines to minimize burden on small businesses
July 24th, 2025
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures that the organization said will make it easier for employers — especially small businesses — to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a […]
Lavish Event Rentals expands to Orlando
July 24th, 2025
Lavish Event Rentals, Miami, has expanded to Orlando, bringing its collection of luxury rental items to central Florida. The company’s offerings include tableware from brands such as Hermès, Versace, Baccarat and Christofle, and a range of custom-built pieces and designs by architectural creatives like Philippe Starck, Frank Gehry and Florence Knoll. Lavish was born out of 2R […]
Scott Blackadar joins Hyosung as personal health care global leader
July 23rd, 2025
Scott Blackadar. Image: Hyosung Hyosung, manufacturer of the CREORA® Spandex and regen™ brands, has announced the appointment of Scott Blackadar as its new personal health care global leader. Blackadar will direct the company’s global sales team in the promotion of Hyosung’s specialty fibers in the personal health care marketplace, working closely on joint promotional projects […]