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 (...
Conference opens with speakers from U.S. Consulate Barcelona and EC
Leading experts from around the world will gather in Barcelona at the fourth Industrial Fabrics Association International Advanced Textiles Europe conference. AT Europe '11 will co-locate alongside ITMA 2011 with sessions taking place 26-27 Sept. 2011. ITMA, the world's largest international...
The United States Department of Commerce has granted Trade Fair Certification to IFAI Expo Asia 2012, which will take place 26-28 June 2012 at the Suntec Singapore International Exhibition Centre.
"We are really honored to receive this prestigious Trade Fair Certification," said Industrial Fabrics Association International President and CEO Stephen Warner. "Asia Pacific is the hottest...
IFAI Expo Americas 2011 promises to be the "main event" once again for the entire specialty fabrics industry in North America. Thousands of visitors will converge 25-27 October at the Baltimore Convention Center for a three-day event packed with the industry's largest trade exhibition, educational symposiums, top entertainment and speakers, and plenty of social-networking.
IFAI President...
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announced today the launch of its new website, marinecanvas.com, with a new user-friendly design and enhanced features for members and potential members.
MarineCanvas.com is geared toward keeping MFA members and potential members...
More than 1920 participants attended Geo-Frontiers 2011 in Dallas, a conference featuring advances in geotechnical engineering, among other highlights. The event was co-organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), the Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA), the Geo-Institute (G-I) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the North American...
The Industrial Fabrics Association International has released its "2011 State of the Specialty Fabrics Industry" report.
IFAI Market Research Manager Jeff Rasmussen created this comprehensive overview to give businesses the essential data they need to make informed decisions.
The "2011 State of the Specialty Fabrics Industry Report" focuses mainly on the U.S., specifically on...
The smartest textiles in the world meet the growing demand for high-performance end products at IFAI Expo Asia 2011 in Singapore.
Market snapshot of U.S./Canadian geosynthetics market segment
Congratulations to all participating companies of the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards Program. The program recognizes excellence in marine fabrication.
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