August 2009

  • Published On: August 17, 2009

    HTS Höcker Germany recently won the contract to design, manufacture and install what is believed to be the world’s largest and most structurally complex demountable building. The unique structure, known as the Pit Pavilion, will be used exclusively for the Clipsal 500 V8 Super Car race held annually at Victoria Park, Adelaide, South Australia. The [...]

  • Published On: August 14, 2009

    By William J. Lynott As a business owner, you’re fighting what seems like a losing battle against rising health care costs. While this problem isn’t likely to disappear, the Health Savings Account (HSA) legislation, signed into law in 2003, offers you the possibility of making a dramatic reduction in your costs. In their first year [...]

  • Published On: August 14, 2009

    Invista has launched the Cordura® Cares Program to emphasize the company's commitment to sustainable practices. Sustainable performance, corporate responsibility and enduring materials comprise the three pillars of the program, which was launched at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 trade show.

  • Published On: August 13, 2009

    P2i Ltd., Oxfordshire, U.K. has raised $6.7 million to increase the company’s global presence in a wide range of markets. The company plans to invest the money in facilities, marketing, sales and equipment. The funds were provided by shareholders such as Swarraton Partners, Naxos Capital Partners and Unilever Ventures.

  • Published On: August 12, 2009

    By Jingkui Chi Abstract This article presents an introduction to the development of China’s geosynthetics production, applications, testing, and research, and discusses the market supply and demand as well as development trends. 1. Introduction 1.1 Development of geosynthetics in China The production and application of geosynthetics in China started in the late 1970s. Those materials [...]

  • Published On: August 12, 2009

    Trützschler GmbH, Dülmen, Germany, has launched a nonwovens unit as part of a recent company restructuring. The unit is comprised of Fleissner GmbH in Egelsbach, Germany, Erko Trützschler GmbH in Dülmen, Germany and American Trützschler in Charolotte, N.C.

  • Published On: August 10, 2009

    Geosynthetics magazine, an ATA publication serving the geosynthetics industry, has launched a new website. The site features the current issue of the magazine, up-to-date geosynthetics news, a blog and two years of previously published content, along with PDFs of older issues. New issues of the magazine will be uploaded on the first of every other [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2009

    Compiled by Juli Case I have a client asking for a fabric I’ve never heard of before: Recacril. What is it and where can I get it? Recacril is a woven, solution-dyed acrylic fabric that originates in Europe. It’s used in awnings, casual furniture, and marine applications. SOURCE Recasens USA, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., U.S.A., +1 [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2009

    Compiled by Juli Case Our shop does a lot of marine work, but we do contract sewing, too. We’d like to get into military contract work. Where do we go to find out about government bids? The U.S. government buys a lot of textile products, so bidding on government and military contracts can be a [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2009

    Compiled by Juli Case I need some plastic-coated bungee hooks in a 3/8-inch size. The hook portion has to be long enough to hold bungee cord. Do you have any suppliers? We found a couple of sources for the bungee hooks in the size you need: SOURCE Fasnap Corp., Elkhart, Ind., U.S.A., +1 574 264 [...]