December 2010

  • Published On: December 21, 2010

    The Asian textile and apparel markets have global influence, and the “Official Wire” recently published a new report with detailed analysis of the ups-and-downs. China’s textile and clothing exports increased by 15.8 percent in the first four months of 2010, following a 10.1 percent decline in 2009. Exports to the U.S. played a part in [...]

  • Published On: December 20, 2010

    To meet growing demand for the company’s UV-LED inkjet printer/cutters, engravers and 3D products, Roland DGA Corp. has formed a new strategic accounts team to capture new business opportunities. “Roland UV inkjet, engraving and 3D products present tremendous opportunities for growth, and we have taken steps to strengthen our presence in key markets for these [...]

  • Published On: December 17, 2010

    STOBAG, a leading manufacturer of awnings and weather protection systems, gets involved with sports sponsoring: The agreement marks the very first sports sponsoring commitment for the international manufacturer of awnings systems. Infront Sports & Media, the international sport marketing agency which collectively markets the advertising and sponsorship rights to numerous FIS Alpine Ski World Cup [...]

  • Published On: December 16, 2010

    Sigma-Aldrich has announced a distribution agreement with Nanosys Inc., an advanced materials architect. Under the agreement, Sigma-Aldrich, through its Aldrich Materials Science business, is now distributing Nanosys-created silicon nanowires to the global scientific research community for the development of new applications in technologies such as solid-state lighting, electronics and energy storage. A consistent and high-quality [...]

  • Published On: December 15, 2010

    Xennia Technology Ltd., a leading industrial inkjet solutions provider, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Cametrics—known for its ixPressia digital printing software products. This further enhances the integration of Xennia’s XenJet module portfolio, making the benefits of digital inkjet technology (reduced costs, increased productivity and just-in-time customization) available more quickly and at reduced [...]

  • Published On: December 14, 2010

    Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. has announced that the company processed 17 tons of polyester for recycling this year. The material was a combination of scrap and discarded graphics sent in from customers and scrap produced at Aurora facilities; the material was sent to a recycler which reprocesses it into pellets for different applications such [...]

  • Published On: December 13, 2010

    Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. has announced that the company processed 17 tons of polyester for recycling this year. The material was a combination of scrap and discarded graphics sent in from customers and scrap produced at Aurora facilities; the material was sent to a recycler which reprocesses it into pellets for different applications such [...]

  • Published On: December 13, 2010

    The seventh annual student design competition, sponsored by AATCC’s Concept 2 Consumer® (C2C) interest group, gives students a chance to win cash, prizes, and recognition in the textile industry. Due to the growing emphasis on sustainable textiles, this year’s theme is Eco Chic Bag. Students are challenged to lend a creative touch to the growing [...]

  • Published On: December 10, 2010

    The Wagner Companies is celebrating its fifth year of selling Festivus Poles®—an aluminum tube used as a centerpiece for those who celebrate the “Seinfeld” inspired holiday of Festivus. Tony Leto, executive vice president of sales, reports that, “When we decided to start manufacturing Festivus Poles here in our Milwaukee manufacturing facility in 2005, we expected [...]

  • Published On: December 9, 2010

    The Indian textiles ministry is working on a policy intended to support domestic companies producing technical textiles and attract foreign investment in the sector. The companies are producing synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, viscose and polyethylene, but lack the technology to move into technical textile production. Specialty fibers not manufactured in India make up an [...]