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Jones Family of Companies promotes Andrew Dailey to general manager

Andrew Dailey, the new general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, Charlotte, N.C., announced the promotion of Andrew Dailey to general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Dailey has been a member of the leadership team for several years. He initially joined in 1991 as vice president of [...]

By |2025-04-18T06:00:00-05:00April 18, 2025|

EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days

The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations.  The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14.  The decision was made in response to the U.S. delaying tariffs on imports [...]

By |2025-04-17T14:05:25-05:00April 17, 2025|

Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically [...]

By |2025-04-17T10:51:26-05:00April 17, 2025|

2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20

The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it's easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work. Deadline [...]

By |2025-04-17T13:37:05-05:00April 17, 2025|

Circulose, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber announce partnership

Image: Circulose Circulose has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber to commercialize and scale the production of ReVisco™ fibers, made with CIRCULOSE® pulp. "We are thrilled to establish a strong strategic partnership with Tangshan Sanyou," says Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. "This represents a crucial step forward in our global expansion [...]

By |2025-04-17T06:00:00-05:00April 17, 2025|

SK Capital Partners acquires PPT Group

Image: SK Capital Funds advised by SK Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients and life sciences sectors, completed the acquisition of Physical Properties Testers (PTT) Group from Battery Ventures. PPT Group, headquartered in Halifax, U.K., is a physical property test and measurement solutions provider. PPT specializes in the design, production [...]

By |2025-04-16T06:00:00-05:00April 16, 2025|

Durst Group appoints David Bentley as software division manager

David Bentley, Durst Group's new segment manager for its North American software division. Image: Durst Group Durst Group AG, Rochester, N.Y., announced the appointment of David Bentley as its new segment manager for its North American software division for Durst and Lift Software. In this role, Bentley will be responsible for the growth, development and [...]

By |2025-04-15T06:00:00-05:00April 15, 2025|

Lorenza Sartorelli becomes new CHT Group COO

(From left) Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., Christian Rink, Ph.D., and Eva Baumann, the new CHT Group management board. Image: CHT Group The CHT Group, a specialty chemicals provider based in Tübingen, Germany, has announced the appointment of Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., as its new chief operating officer (COO). With this appointment, Sartorelli completes the management board consisting [...]

By |2025-04-14T06:00:00-05:00April 14, 2025|

CCC, ADG win $82 million contract with U.S. military for protective overboots

Image: CCC The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for lightweight, molded overboots manufactured by Airboss Defense Group (ADG). The specialized footwear protects against chemical and biological threats. ADG will supply the overboots to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. [...]

By |2025-04-14T06:00:00-05:00April 14, 2025|

INDA announces finalists for 2025 FiltXPO Awards, voting open until April 18

Image: Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in partnership with International Filtration News magazine, has announced the finalists for the inaugural FiltXPO™ Awards. The awards recognize achievements across the filtration value chain. The deadline to submit votes is April 18. Submit votes here. Presented at FiltXPO, April [...]

By |2025-04-14T06:00:00-05:00April 14, 2025|
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