January 2015
- Published On: January 19, 2015
Teijinconex® neo will meet comfort and maneuverability demands for protective apparel. Teijin Limited, Tokyo, Japan, has announced the upcoming launch of Teijinconex neo, its newest type of meta-aramid fiber. Production is scheduled to start in mid-2015, nearly doubling the annual capacity of Teijin’s global meta-aramid fiber production. A unique production process will allow Teijinconex neo [...]
- Published On: January 16, 2015
Antimicrobial policy recommendations The International Antimicrobial Council (IAC) will offer a free, 20-minute webinar about antimicrobial policies on Jan. 28 at 12 noon EST. Jaime Rutledge, IAC technology director, will offer tips on what regulatory, technical, testing, logistical and quality assurance issues need to be considered when adopting or revising an antimicrobial policy. Attendees will [...]
- Published On: January 15, 2015
Garments for patients and professionals reduce harmful bacteria concentrations by 99 percent. Life sciences company LifeThreads LLC, New York, N.Y., has introduced a medical apparel product line treated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial active ingredient that protects the fabric from harmful pathogens found within institutional medical environments. Designed for both patients and healthcare professionals, the garments [...]
- Published On: January 14, 2015
Eugene “Pete” McConnell, age 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015.
- Published On: January 14, 2015
How the Export Control Reform Initiative affects U.S. exporters. The U.S. Commercial Service will offer a webinar focusing on how the Export Control Reform Initiative is changing the way U.S. exporters approach export controls. It will be held Jan. 29 at 2:00 p.m., EST, and there is a $35.00 registration fee. Advisors from Goulston & [...]
- Published On: January 12, 2015
Grand opening event to be held Jan. 23. Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., has remodeled and expanded its corporate learning facility to support its growing product line, including its new line of ValueJet UV-LED wide-format printers and ink. The new facility includes a showroom, an expanded warehouse and a classroom-style education suite for training sessions. [...]
- Published On: January 9, 2015
More than 30 members of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) participated in GMA’s Fall Lobby Day.
- Published On: January 9, 2015
Consumers virtually discover uses for household hygiene and material protection. Swiss company SANITIZED AG, producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and plastics, has launched an interactive online tool to help consumers discover uses for hygiene and material protection in the household environment. In addition to the company’s function as a supplier [...]
- Published On: January 8, 2015
Olympic hopefuls’ hulls and sails will feature Sunbrella fabric. Sunbrella has partnered with U.S. sailing team Sperry Top-Sider as a Gold-level sponsor of the country’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing team. It will also be named as a presenting sponsor of the ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami. Sunbrella has offered marine products since the 1970s, producing [...]
- Published On: January 7, 2015
Unique staircase features Banker Wire mesh. Looking to achieve their custom home’s rustic-modern design, a couple in St. Charles, Mo., Greg Buchheit, a principal with St. Charles-based Architectural Remodel & Contracting, and his wife, Amanda Buchheit, turned to Banker Wire, Mukwonago, Wis., to provide the mesh for a staircase railing. Banker Wire representatives guided the [...]
