Evonik, AMSilk to manufacture sustainable silk proteins
February 16th, 2023
Evonik has entered into an agreement with the German biotech company AMSilk to produce industrial quantities of innovative, sustainable silk proteins. The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices. Materials produced with the silk proteins balance optimal performance with minimal environmental impact. […]
Durst hires Chuck Slingerland
February 14th, 2023
Durst continues its expansion to support the corrugated market by announcing industry specialist Chuck Slingerland as new Corrugated Sales Manager for Durst North America. In this position, Slingerland will continue to focus on and grow Durst’s, and Koenig & Bauer Durst’s, presence in this critical part of the industry. “Chuck brings a wealth of experience […]
Sattler Outdura Appoints Caldwell and Talbert to Lead Sales Teams
February 13th, 2023
Sattler® Outdura®, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, announced that Chris Caldwell, current product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics, has taken on the new responsibility of sales manager for Outdura. Julie Talbert has also joined the Outdura team as a sales manager. Both positions report to Ulrich Tombuelt, Sattler Outdura […]
Oerlikon expands service offering
February 9th, 2023
The American subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group, Oerlikon Textile Inc., is expanding and moving into new, modern premises tailored to future needs just a few kilometers away from its previous location in Charlotte, N.C.. A new service center for the polymer processing industry will be created latest by the middle of this year. At […]
CELLIANT cleared to market as Class 1 Medical Device
February 8th, 2023
This claim set provides the basis for products containing CELLIANT to be determined or designated as a Class 1 Medical Device in 38 countries and cleared to market in 15, with more countries and regions to follow. At Hologenix®, whose CELLIANT® infrared technology is an ingredient in world-class brands across many categories, science matters. The […]
Cottonaro retiring from Culp
February 7th, 2023
Culp Inc. announced the planned retirement of Mike Cottonaro, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Culp Home Fashions (“CHF”), effective April 30, 2023. Cottonaro will retire after 38 years of dedicated service and leadership with the company’s mattress fabrics division. Cottonaro will work closely over the coming months with CHF division president, Tommy […]
New faces at Polygiene
February 6th, 2023
Polygiene® welcomes two new colleagues as part of the Polygiene Group™, to expand the brand’s influence in U.S. markets and beyond. As part of their ongoing strategy to expand the Polygiene brand into the North American market, Polygiene Group has bought long-term distributor BioMaster US. Not only does this major acquisition give the business a […]
Conductive textile market to hit $8.2 billion by 2033
February 3rd, 2023
The global conductive textile market is estimated to be valued at $2.6 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.0% to reach $8.2 billion by the end of 2033. Conductive textiles are fabrics that are made using metal strands that are woven with fabric fibers or coating the fabric fiber with conductive metals such as carbon, gold, […]
McClendon new president of Spradling Intl.
February 2nd, 2023
Spradling International, a global manufacturing leader of coated fabrics, is proud to announce that Doug McClendon has been named the President of Spradling International effective January 2023. McClendon has over 35 years of experience in the textile industry. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of leadership roles in sales and marketing. Prior to […]
Standard Textile names new president, Alex Heiman
January 19th, 2023
Standard Textile Co. Inc. a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textile markets announced Alex Heiman will assume the role of president. Alex succeeds his father, Gary Heiman, as the fourth-generation president of Standard Textile. Gary Heiman continues a leadership role at Standard Textile as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As I enter my […]