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In memoriam: Leon Lenney

Leon Lenney, Redwood Empire Awning The longtime owner of Redwood Empire Awning, Leon Lenney, passed away on Dec. 14, 2015, at the age of 72, after spending his entire working career with the company that was founded by his father in 1951.The Santa Rosa, Calif.-based company makes quality custom awnings, industrial canvas products and specialized [...]

By |2015-12-21T13:50:56-06:00December 21, 2015|

Arkema expands Kynar® foam extrusion technology to new markets

Arkema is expanding the use of its Kynar® foam extrusion technology into new markets where a chemically resistant, fire resistant and high temperature polymer foam is required. These markets include oil and gas, where chemical and high temperature resistance are key, as well as the transportation market, which requires high temperature/low flame and smoke, and [...]

By |2015-12-18T08:27:51-06:00December 18, 2015|

Richard Seaman retires, company promotes Crum to CEO

Wooster, Ohio-based Seaman Corp. announced in a Dec. 10 press release the promotion of John Crum from president and chief operating officer to president and CEO effective Dec. 9, 2015. After 35 years as president and CEO, the last five as CEO and chairman of the company’s board of directors, Richard Seaman is retiring as [...]

By |2015-12-17T08:40:27-06:00December 17, 2015|

Disaster loan filing period reopens for Superstorm Sandy survivors

On Dec. 2, 2015, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced it reopened the filing period for survivors in all states affected by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The filing deadline for physical damage and economic injury losses is Dec. 1, 2016. The Recovery Improvements for Small Entities (RISE) After Disaster Act of [...]

By |2015-12-16T11:03:43-06:00December 16, 2015|

Miller Weldmaster wins product of the year

Miller Weldmaster won product of the year at 2015 Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Expo in the Finishing Equipment category for its AES1900. The AES1900 is an all-in-one automated finishing solution. It can accommodate a wide range of product sizes and is capable of producing a variety of seam types. The AES1900 is designed to weld [...]

By |2015-12-15T08:46:25-06:00December 15, 2015|

IMI Europe announces new ownership and leadership

From left to right: Dr. Tim Phillips and Mike Willis. Mike Willis, managing director of IMI Europe for 17 years, will step down from his role and sell a majority share of the company. The transaction will close on Dec. 31, 2015. He will become chairman with an advisory role in the company [...]

By |2015-12-14T08:20:30-06:00December 14, 2015|

TSG Finishing announces new director of operations

TSG Finishing hired Charles Gossett as its new director of operations. Gossett will replace Michael Goldman, who is redirecting his efforts to new business development for TSG. Gossett will be a member of TSG’s management team responsible for corporate decisions and strategies. Prior to TSG, Gossett worked in the fiber optic, fiberglass and chemical industries. [...]

By |2015-12-11T08:30:00-06:00December 11, 2015|

Seaman promotes John Crum to CEO

Wooster, Ohio-based Seaman Corp. announced in a Dec. 10 press release the promotion of John Crum from president and chief operating officer to president and CEO effective Dec. 9, 2015. After 35 years as president and CEO, the last five as CEO and chairman of the company’s board of directors, Richard Seaman is retiring as [...]

By |2015-12-10T11:27:42-06:00December 10, 2015|

Mosaica Group partnerships to provide dye-sublimation solutions

The Mosaica Group has partnerships with Epson, Klieverik, Geo Knight and others to provide a complete line of dye-sublimation solutions from printers, inks, transfer papers, heat presses, fabric and other specialty substrates. The EPSON SureColor® F-Series provides dye-sublimation printer choices for different needs. The Epson SureColor® F6200 dye-sublimation printer can add more revenue items like [...]

By |2015-12-10T08:41:57-06:00December 10, 2015|

In memoriam: Duane Wood

Duane Digger Douglas Wood, former vice president of Coastal Canvas, died at his home under the care of hospice on Dec. 5 at the age of 69. Wood worked at Coastal Canvas Company for 39 years. He was an active member in the Advanced Textiles Association and a past president of Zone 4— Virginia Carolinas [...]

By |2015-12-09T15:56:58-06:00December 9, 2015|
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