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Washington adopts new PFAS restrictions
December 2nd, 2025
The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, building upon existing PFAS restrictions. “With this rule, Washington continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS contamination skyrocket, prevention is the most rational solution,” says Cheri Peele, director of […]
Mercury Marine announces supply agreement updates
December 2nd, 2025
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announces a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, a Finnish boat manufacturer, and the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. Shared dedication to innovation The Mercury-Axopar agreement not only extends the two companies’ collaboration for more […]
Numat Technologies, Milliken & Company announce strategic partnership
December 1st, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Numat Technologies Inc. and Milliken & Company have announced a strategic supply relationship to develop next-generation protective fabric solutions for defense, first responder and industrial customers. The integration of Milliken's advanced textiles with Numat's Sentinel® metal-organic framework (MOF) technology platform will create functional, reactive and self-decontaminating fabrics that enhance protection, breathability […]
Hohenstein Medical appoints Katie Brinkman biocompatibility program manager
December 1st, 2025
Katie Brinkman. Image: Hohenstein Medical Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories and provider of testing, research and certification services for medical devices, has hired Katie Brinkman as its biocompatibility program manager. In this role, Brinkman will lead the development and strategic positioning of Hohenstein Medical’s device biocompatibility program, with a focus on chemical characterization, […]
Hohenstein Medical appoints Katie Brinkman biocompatibility program manager
December 1st, 2025
Katie Brinkman. Image: Hohenstein Medical Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories and provider of testing, research and certification services for medical devices, has hired Katie Brinkman as its biocompatibility program manager. In this role, Brinkman will lead the development and strategic positioning of Hohenstein Medical’s device biocompatibility program, with a focus on chemical characterization, […]
Natural fabrics for aircraft
December 1st, 2025
The new range was developed to meet evolving aesthetic, technical and environmental requirements for transport fabrics, and it includes structured weaves and textural surfaces. Photo: Replin by Hainsworth Replin by Hainsworth’s sustainable transport collection for the aviation industry includes seven new fabric themes tailored for vertical and seating surfaces within aircraft cabins. The new range […]