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U.S. sanctions compliance
March 23rd, 2022
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, new sanctions/restrictive measures have been issued by the U.S., EU, UK and several other countries. Violations of these sanctions are prosecuted as felony violations of federal criminal law, and it is vital that companies understand that the standard for prosecution of even indirect sanctions violations is not […]
International Achievement Awards submissions portal opens
March 23rd, 2022
Winner of the 2021 IAA Award of Excellence in the Tensile Structures < 600 square meters category, the PFEIFER Structures-designed Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal in Alameda, Calif. features a spectacular canopy. Photograph courtesy of PFEIFFER Structures For more than 75 years, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has recognized outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in […]
Polybion expands bacterial cellulose biomanufacturing facility
March 22nd, 2022
Polybion announced its bacterial cellulose facility is scaling up production, and the successful closing of a $4.4 million Series A financing round led by Blue Horizon. At maximum capacity, Polybion’s solar-powered, industrial-scale bacterial cellulose manufacturing facility will produce 1.1 million square feet per year of the company’s proprietary biotextile Celium®. Polybion is using the new […]
COVID-EID loan deferment period extended
March 21st, 2022
The EIDL program has dispensed more than $351 billion worth of relief to nearly four million borrowers, according to the SBA. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) borrowers. The extension brings the total deferment time to 30 months from inception. Key information […]
Teijin to donate humanitarian aid to Ukraine
March 18th, 2022
Teijin Limited announced that it will make a donation of JPY 10 million (roughly $85,000 USD) through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as humanitarian assistance in support of the many people suffering from the difficult situations in Ukraine. As the company’s basic stance to respect […]
Sandler AG launches bluefiber acoustic brand
March 17th, 2022
bluefiber acoustic brand combines a wide range of highly efficient, polyester-based acoustic materials. Owing to their excellent sound absorption properties, the lightweight textile materials offer an ideal basis for individual interior design concepts, creating a pleasant living space. Self-supporting panels and pads are available in different thicknesses, performance types and color versions, offering custom-made solutions […]
Milliken & Co. named to 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies
March 16th, 2022
Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The diversified global manufacturer, with more than 60 locations and approximately 8,000 associates worldwide, is one of six companies to receive this prestigious ethics-based honor every year […]
Colorbox offers garment dyeing alternative
March 15th, 2022
Jeanologia introduces Colorbox, a new technology for garment dyeing that is transforming the traditional way that garments are dyed with a faster and more efficient process that respects the environment. Dyeing is one of the most polluting processes in the fashion industry, and it also has high production costs. Jeanologia is committed to creating an […]
MAS unveils global expansion drive
March 14th, 2022
MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its global footprint, seeking to capitalize on opportunities stemming from the pandemic while aligning further with the needs of its customers. The company’s global growth strategy is set to further enhance the speed […]
Baker-Polito administration awards $2.8M from M2I2
March 11th, 2022
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $2.8 million in new infrastructure grants through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative or M2I2 to three growing manufacturers. The three grants were announced by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy during an event at 99Degrees Custom in Lawrence, Mass., a 375-employee manufacturer of tech-integrated apparel, […]