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IFAI's Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates for the IFAI board.

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IFAI is pleased to announce a collaborative agreement has been signed with Clarion Events North America surrounding Clarion’s annual ExpoProducción event.

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A live Twitter feed under the hashtag #Geo2013 will be chronicling the event as it happens.

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International is pleased to announce it now offers a new insurance benefit to its members.

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The Industrial Fabrics Foundation's (IFF) 2013 scholarship applications are now available.

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PAMA launched a new online Architect Resource page to provide resources on fabric awnings, canopies and shade structures to architects, designers and other building professionals.

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International hosted the largest specialty fabrics show in the Americas, IFAI Expo 2012, with nearly 5,500 attendees.

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International announced the 2012 ShowStoppers awards for the best of the best new products at the IFAI Expo Americas 2012.

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The IFAI 2012 International Achievement Awards for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications ceremony took place Nov. 7 at the IFAI Expo Americas 2012.

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With the theme of Geosynthetics for Water & Energy Challenges, Geosynthetics 2013 will present a large array of major new developments in geosynthetics engineering and technologies.

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International announces a new designation for its leading international trade event, IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and the new Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show.

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The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) recently announced Don Wedge of the Marine Canvas Training Institute as the first inductee to the MFA Hall of Fame.

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The breadth and depth of the global specialty fabrics marketplace will be displayed at IFAI Expo Americas 2012 and Advanced Textiles & Safety Conference to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Mass., Nov. 7-9, 2012.

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The Tent Rental Division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International announces the release of the guidelines and online tool for ballasting of commercial tents. This calculator was derived based on a study completed with Clemson University Department of...

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IFAI will honor its 100th Anniversary by showcasing a remarkable history of fabric advancements, from canvas to nanotechnologies, in an IFAI History Museum on the show floor, and celebration party.

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After a big spring cleaning project, IFAI was faced with surplus office supplies including chairs, filing cabinets, hanging file folders and notebooks. Staff members investigated and found a local nonprofit that could put the “extras” to good use.

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) named Mary Hennessy president and CEO on June 6, 2012.

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IFAI members encouraged to recommend candidates; applications due May 28, 2012.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Board of Directors of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the opening of its President and CEO position.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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