Miller Weldmaster, a leading global provider of heat-sealing technology services and machinery for the industrial welding fabric and thermoplastic market, announced today it has reached a major milestone in history of the company. Miller Weldmaster machines now operate in more than 100 nations worldwide. “Reaching this major milestone reflects our global commitment to delivering reliable, [...]

Cooley Group, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high-performance engineered membranes for advertising, chemical containment, military, environmental protection and roofing initiatives, has announced additional developments that underscore the company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Dan Dwight, Cooley president and CEO, has been named to the board of directors of Family Service of [...]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are launching a strategic alliance to provide counseling and training to entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow a small business. Through SBA’s online training courses and nationwide network of business mentors and counselors, the two [...]

The Obama administration today announced a $26 million multi-agency “Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge” to foster innovation-fueled job creation through public-private partnerships. These coordinated investments will help catalyze and leverage private capital, build an entrepreneurial ecosystem and promote cluster-based development in regions across the United States. This is the third round of the [...]

Lobbyists work to maintain provisions in a tariff bill to support the U.S. fabric industry. Tariffs are essentially taxes imposed on the importation of goods. In early U.S. history, tariffs were the main way the federal government collected revenue, but over time, the government began to collect income in other ways—most notably, via income tax. [...]

The Laurel design is the latest addition to Omnova Solutions’ portfolio of Boltaflex® contract upholstery products, featuring a classic tone-on-tone floral motif updated with shimmering metallic flecks for an added aesthetic dimension. Its noticeable crinkle texture plays over a subtle microweave for a unique, soft hand. Laurel’s palette features 11 fresh hues, including soft greens, [...]

DesignConcept Furniture V2R3 from Lectra is a comprehensive 2D/3D design and virtual prototyping solution for the furniture market, helping manufacturers review development processes and combine permanent innovation, quick commercialization and optimized costs. System enables users to respond quickly to bids and requests, while providing a larger choice of styles, designs, materials and colors. DesignConcept facilitates [...]

Vicar Intl. now stocks Coats Star Ultra Dee size 92 polyester thread in 4-oz. cones to complement its existing Aqualon thread line. The new line is made from high-strength continuous filament polyester with a bonded finish, and excellent resistance to UV degradation, microorganisms and mildew. Recommended for furniture, automotive, marine and other outdoor applications. Available [...]

Opak Poplin for dye sublimation and UV printing is now produced in-house at Fisher Textiles, back in stock. The three-layer material consists of two pieces of style 6248 Poly Poplin bonded to a 100 percent lamination film sandwiched in the middle. The film makes the fabric 100 percent opaque, waterproof and wind resistant—excellent for double-sided [...]

Hemp from Camira Fabrics merges two of nature’s renewables to make a completely natural and biodegradable fabric. A blend of wool and harvested hemp combines into 25 naturally inspired shades with a soft handle and a five-year wear warranty. The agriculturally grown bast fiber with pure new wool creates an inherently fire-retardant fabric without the [...]