An Australian-born product line of sustainable, self-retractable shade products made its debut at a new facility in Carlsbad, Calif., in August with an Aussie-style grand opening barbecue. SeaShell Awnings USA™ hopes to create 300 jobs by 2010 making the energy efficient awnings. The products shade outdoor living areas from intense California sun, reducing heat costs, [...]

Agion® Technologies, Wakefield, Mass., manufacturer of silver-based antimicrobial solutions, is the first antimicrobial technology with Cradle to CradleSM Certification. The environmental certification, developed by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) to promote eco-effective production, involves rigorous review of both the product and company. Products certified as Cradle to Cradle use environmentally safe and healthy materials, can [...]

FESPA has launched The Wide Network, an online networking community site for wide-format digital print professionals. The network provides users with a number of features, such as a digital events calendar, industry contacts, photos and videos, and communication mediums to aid peer networking and interaction. Each member on the network has his or her own [...]

By Sara Aase Digital printing processes have created greater demand for inflatable logos, characters, and product replicas as eye-catching marketing tools, while at the same time reducing costs, increasing productivity, and expanding product lines for printers. Cold-air inflatables are used by any kind of business that wants gawker appeal, from car dealerships and hot dog [...]

By Chelan David The project. Speaking of Home is a public art exhibit by Minneapolis, Minn., artist Nancy Ann Coyne. Comprised of translucent, 10-foot by 13-foot black and white photographs, the work was installed in the windows of the skyway bridging part of the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The exhibit explores the meaning of [...]

ATA President Steve Warner has named Flora Xu as the ATA China representative for the international specialty fabrics association. Xu is president of Shanghai BFISH Information Science & Technology Co. Ltd., a company specializing in international marketing opportunities in China. As the ATA China representative, Xu will be responsible for serving the growing Chinese membership [...]

The North East Canvas Products Association announces the 2009 NECPA Awning and Marine Canvas Products Expo & Conference, January 29-31, 2009 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. Seminars, demonstrations, and exhibits of the latest products and materials are a part of this event. See www.necpa.org.

DuPont Digital Printing showcased its line of DuPont Artistri inks for digital textile printing at the ITMA Asia + CITME show, Shanghai New Exposition Centre. Artistri inks are available in both pigment and dye-based formulations that combine DuPont proprietary pigment dispersion, polymer, and ink formulation technology. DuPont is based in Wilmington, Del. See www.dupont.com.

Junkers & Müllers has had all of its Mediatex® textiles tested in line with the Oeco-Tex Standard 100 and has received the label “Textile Trust,” a label that signifies responsible textile manufacturing from raw materials, to the finished product. For users it means they are getting trustworthy product descriptions, and the consumer can purchase ecologically [...]

In a recent Fabric Graphics article on welding, Miller Weldmaster was identified as a supplier of welding tapes. Other suppliers include Sinclair Equipment, D.J. Associates Inc., and Snyder Manufacturing. See www.sineqco.com, www.dj-associates.com, www.snyderman.com.