Image: Coats Group Coats Group, a manufacturer of thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC. The acquisition includes Cirql, a newly developed proprietary foam midsole technology that offers biodegradable or fully recyclable options. “The combination of Coats and OrthoLite is fantastic news for both [...]
Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group has announced that its NetZERO™ collection is now featured in the Materials ConneXion® library, a global sustainable materials resource for architects, designers and manufacturers. The proprietary NetZERO hydro-based manufacturing process uses no solvents “Being added to the Materials ConneXion library is a significant recognition of NetZERO’s innovation and [...]
Image: Standard Textile Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at Standard Textile’s Brownsville, Texas facility, enhancing domestic supply capabilities for the window [...]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This [...]
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. has announced that the company has reached 1,000 days with zero lost-time incidents (LTI). Herculite President and CEO Peter McKernan said, “This achievement is not about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about the way we look after one another, the pride we take in doing things safely, and the Herculite [...]
Image: Alsco Uniforms Alsco Uniforms, a uniform and linen laundry services provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has announced the acquisition of Topper Linen and Uniform Service, a textile rental service based in Toronto, Ont., Canada. As a result, the company has acquired Topper Linen's laundry facility in Toronto and will now operate two [...]
Image: AJ Nonwovens AJ Nonwovens has announced the company's expanded commitment to the automotive industry with a complete portfolio of U.S.-made, sustainable nonwoven solutions for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. From seat composites and headliners to wheel liners and underbody shields, AJ Nonwovens supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in meeting performance, environmental and [...]
Image: The Look Company The Look Company, a visual branding company for retailers and events, has announced the completion of the acquisition of OAI + Rainier. The acquisition includes nearly all assets created by the 2022 merger of OAI and Rainier Industries, including two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Fla., and Seattle, Wash., and the company's [...]
Axel Wintermeyer. Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER has announced that Axel Wintermeyer has been named the president of its Warp Knitting Business Unit. Wintermeyer has been with the company for 29 years, beginning in machinery sales before taking over as vice president of sales at KARL MAYER's subsidiary, Chemnitz. From 2014–2020, Wintermeyer headed the spare [...]
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., (center) receiving the award. Image: Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D. Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor at Texas Tech University (TTU), received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Science Monitor. The foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to science and technology. Ramkumar was recognized for his work in promoting India-U.S. collaborations [...]
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