A catalyst for the next great innovations
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) today announced the beginning of the competition for the 2012 IFF Innovation Award.
The specialty fabrics industry encompasses some of the most innovative companies in the world, and the IFF Innovation Award honors the achievements of the manufacturers whose innovative ideas have...
Mark your calendar now to attend Nov. 7-9, 2012, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has officially kicked off the observance of its 100th Anniversary year in 2012 as the largest, longest-running trade association for the specialty fabrics industry.
And when its trade show doors open...
Top geo industry organizations combine for mega-trade show and conferences
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced today that its Geosynthetics 2013 conference and trade show will co-locate April 1-4, 2013 at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA, with the Southwest Geotechnical Engineers Conference (SWGEC), and the...
The Board of Directors of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the opening of its President and CEO position.
Wanted: Young talent for the specialty fabrics industry. These textiles have it all--high-tech innovation; extreme climate challenges; serve in danger zones; protect the environment; use post consumer waste to create new products; protect crops for higher yield; reduce urban heat islands; provide modern people space; and rock it on stage at concerts.
The Industrial...
Two-and-a-half-year mission in Washington D.C. ends in victory for military tent makers/supply chain
At a time when President Obama and his administration are on a new mission to repatriate American manufacturing jobs, the U.S. Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI) recently scored a small victory for the textile industry. USIFI is the manufacturing segment of the...
When making 2012 New Year's resolutions, resolve to be kind to the environment by saving energy. Reducing your home's energy use not only helps conserve natural resources but it also saves you money.
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association has an easy way to achieve that resolution by adding fabric awnings and canopies over doors and windows.
"People don't have to make...
The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) student scholarship award winners for 2011 were recently announced at the Industrial Fabrics Association International Expo Americas 2011 in Baltimore, MD.
The scholarship awards provide tuition expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school for students who are interested in a career in the specialty fabrics industry. The...
The Industrial Fabrics Association International today announced that due to the uncertainty of the completion of construction at the Suntec Center, and the continuing softness of the global economy, it will postpone its IFAI Expo Asia 2012 trade event originally scheduled for 26-28 June at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
According to IFAI's...
The industry's "Main Event" focused on advanced textiles, sustainable design and exporting opportunities
IFAI Expo Americas 2011, the specialty fabrics industry's top-performing trade event in the Americas, hosted 5,066 registered participants from 43 countries at the Baltimore Convention Center, as the industry gathered at the largest industry showcase of...
The recipient of the 2011 IFF Innovation Award was recently announced at IFAI Expo Americas 2011, the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas. This prestigious industry award is bestowed by the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF).
TenCate Geosynthetics of Pendergrass, Georgia, was presented with the 2011 IFF Innovation Award for a product called Mirafi® H2i, the most...
The Industrial Fabrics Association International has appointed Mary Hennessy as its interim executive vice president effective immediately.
This follows the announcement by IFAI Board Chairman Peter McKernan on 24 Oct. that President/CEO Stephen Warner is stepping down from his post.
Hennessy has been with IFAI for 23 years, and most recently held the position of vice president of...
The Industrial Fabrics Association International has announced the appointment of a new executive officer to manage the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ), an IFAI country sector.
Danicia Manning replaces MITO Chief Executive Janet Lane due to her increased responsibilities following the merger of the ...
Congressmen Duncan and Lobiondo reach out to GAO
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has announced that two members of Congress have submitted a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), asking that office to conduct a study regarding geosynthetic materials in roadway systems.
The geosynthetics industry has long sought a federal study of...
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) 2011 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications ceremony took place at IFAI Expo Americas 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. on October 25.
(Baltimore, MD - 25 October 2011)—Peter McKernan, Chairman of the Board for the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), announced today that President/CEO Stephen Warner is stepping down from his post.
Specialty fabrics manufacturers are likely to be latest FTA collateral damage
The U.S. specialty fabrics industry, one of the thriving textile sectors in the U.S., took a direct hit yesterday when the House and Senate majority voted in favor of the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement (KORUS).
Under the win/lose terms of KORUS, South Korean goods will...
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has launched a new website to better serve its members and the geosynthetics industry as a whole.
The new site features:
My Event Tent, launched by the Tent Rental Division (TRD) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) assists event planners, producers, designers, venues and caterers in the selection of an event tent. Industry users can now download the time-saving App free from Android Market and the Apple App Store. View how it works on YouTube.
... 2011 Safety Products Student Design Challenge Winners Announced
The eighth annual Safety Products Student Design Challenge winners were announced today by the Safety and Technical Products Division of Industrial Fabrics Association International (...
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