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Octarine Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks partner to produce natural colors
May 12th, 2023
Octarine Bio, a synthetic biology company developing new sustainable bio-based ingredients, and Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced a multi-stage partnership focused on compounds in the tryptophan pathway, with the objective of engineering a strain for producing violacein and its derivatives, a naturally occurring bis-indole pigment with potent […]
PMI increases to 50.2 in U.S.
May 10th, 2023
The U.S. manufacturing sector saw an increase in PMI to 50.2 in April. The U.S. manufacturing sector registered a slight improvement in operating conditions in April 2023 with a seasonally adjusted purchasing managers’ index or PMI at 50.2 in April, up from 49.2 in March, and broadly in line with the earlier released flash estimate […]
Seshadri Ramkumar recognized with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award
May 9th, 2023
Seshadri Ramkumar USA-based the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced May 9, 2023 that Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor at Texas Tech University is one among the three recipients of Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. In addition to these awards, the association announced one Lifetime Service Award. Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards are deemed as "Hall […]
MUTOH American promotes Derek Moffett, business development manager
May 8th, 2023
MUTOH America Inc. announced the promotion of Derek Moffett to the position of Business Development Manager. He will focus on expanding MUTOH printer sales through franchise networks and building strategic relationships with select franchise partners. Moffett, who previously served as a Product Manager at MUTOH America, has been an integral part of its Flatbed UV […]
Miami Corp. promotes John Tavano to VP sales
May 5th, 2023
The Miami Corporation announced the promotion of John Tavano to the position of vice president, sales. Tavano has been with the company for over 10 years. He joined Miami Corp. in 2013 as a regional sales representative focusing on the Northeast awning market. In 2017, he was promoted to national account manager and has since […]
PARÁ phasing out PFAS chemicals use
May 4th, 2023
As part of their continual commitment to adopt more sustainable production methods, PARÁ will begin using the world’s first plant-based finish on all of its fabric offerings including Tempotest® Performance Fabrics. PARÁ, a global leader in fabric development and production, has finalized its new PFAS-free finish, Teflon EcoElite™ and will be working towards converting all goods over throughout 2023. […]
Jeff Butler named AT Expo keynote speaker
May 3rd, 2023
Workplace expert Jeff Butler has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo. Butler will focus on managing and working with various generations in “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce.” The Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, will be Nov. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla. Butler will kick off the show […]
Designtex appoints Oriana Reich VP of marketing
May 2nd, 2023
Oriana Reich Designtex announced that Oriana Reich has been named vice president of marketing. As a creative leader and brand builder who works at the intersection of culture, design and commerce, Oriana joins the team with extensive experience leading creative marketing strategy implementation around brand identity, image, product communications and narrative-building. With much of her […]
In memoriam: Kevin Yonce
May 1st, 2023
Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Yonce is survived by his mother, Wanda, brother […]