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Kraig Biocraft readies shipment for spider silk production
November 24th, 2020
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that it has completed production and genetic screening of its latest batch of spider silk silkworm eggs. These specialized silkworm eggs are now ready for shipment to Vietnam to restart commercial production. Production operations at the company’s factory were suspended in March due to a mandatory shutdown, resulting from […]
Dunlap Industries to complete annual ISO recertification
March 25th, 2020
Dunlap Industries Inc., Dunlap, Tenn., is focused on investments in quality control to provide additional assurance to customers about the company’s drive for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction while delivering innovative, high quality and customer-focused textile trim solutions. In 2015, Dunlap transitioned its certification to ISO 9001:2015. The move from ISO 9001:2008 to the updated […]
IFAI president responds to Coronavirus, adjusts upcoming events
March 17th, 2020
As concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, I want all IFAI members to know we are closely monitoring developments and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We will follow their recommendations to keep our employees, their families and our members healthy and safe. With this in […]
Bally Ribbon Mills provides fully Berry-compliant polyester webbing
February 5th, 2020
BRM polyester webbing is recommended for use by DOD contractors manufacturing aircraft seat belts, retractors, restraining harnesses, tie-downs and other end-use products. The Berry-compliant webbing is also a good choice for civilian agencies involved in a wide range of U.S. military procurement activities. Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development and […]
Jeff Nichols promoted to operations supervisor for Dunlap’s U.S. Thread division
January 21st, 2020
Dunlap Industries Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Nichols to operations supervisor for its US Thread division. Nichols has worked with US Thread the past 12 years, plus several years part-time during his high school years. He has been an integral part of the company and has performed a variety of responsibilities, […]