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Better Cotton announces new impact fund for cotton farmers in India
July 31st, 2024
Better Cotton™, a worldwide cotton sustainability initiative and investment firm launched in 2023, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and launch a fund for smallholder farmers in the cotton industry with FS Impact Finance. The fund will be piloted in India and help incentivize cotton farming communities to invest in […]
Miller Weldmaster promotes Jason Damis to North American sales manager
July 30th, 2024
Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the promotion of Jason Damis to North American sales manager. In this role, Damis will oversee sales operations across the U.S. and Canada. Jason stepped into the role at the beginning of 2024, marking a significant milestone in his 10-year tenure with the company. Damis has […]
DITF names Thomas Fischer new head of Center of Management Research
July 29th, 2024
Thomas Fischer, the new head of the DITF Center of Management Research. Image: DITF The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) announced that Thomas V. Fischer, Ph.D., will be the new head of its Center of Management Research. Fischer completed his doctorate in 2000 on cooperative innovation management in the textile value […]
Alchemie Technology announces new Taiwan office, expands executive team
July 26th, 2024
Alchemie Technology, a digital textile dyeing company headquartered in England, has announced the opening of a new Taiwan office. This expansion allows Alchemie to better serve its customer base in Taiwan by providing local support for servicing and commissioning. Taiwan is a major textile hub in the Asia-Pacific region, with its industry placing a strong […]
Auria announces appointment of QiuMing Yang as president, CEO
July 25th, 2024
QiuMing Yang, president and CEO. Image: Auria Auria, a supplier of engineered systems for automotive acoustics, textiles and cargo management for gas and electric vehicles based in Southfield, Mich., announced the appointment of QiuMing Yang as the company's new president and CEO, effective July 22. Yang succeeds Brian Pour, who is stepping down after leading the business for […]
Christina Horsley promoted to VP of operations at Association for Linen Management
July 24th, 2024
The Association for Linen Management (ALM), based in Richmond, Ky., announced the promotion of Christina Horsley to the position of vice president of operations. Horsley has been a member of the ALM team since 2012, previously serving as director of education and events. In this role, she successfully managed the Laundry & Linen College and […]
Miller Weldmaster welcomes Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives
July 23rd, 2024
Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the appointment of Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives in the central and eastern North American territories. Phillips has over 14 years of experience at Miller Weldmaster and will be taking over the central North American territory. Throughout his tenure […]
AATCC announces textile chemistry scholarship recipients
July 22nd, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Foundation announced the textile chemistry scholarship recipients for the 2024–2025 academic year. In addition to direct funding for tuition, Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in October and one year of complimentary AATCC membership to help them connect with industry professionals […]
INDA and NWI announce collaboration to foster continuing education of the nonwovens industry
July 19th, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) announced a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby the two organizations have presented training programs. Under terms of the agreement, INDA and NWI will develop and […]
Coloreel Group AB announces bankruptcy
July 18th, 2024
Coloreel Group AB, a Swedish technology company, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing. Coloreel Group AB has over 90 customers in the global market and over 120 granted patents across 45 markets. […]