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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories expands intellectual property portfolio
August 10th, 2021
Monster Silk® from Kraig Biocraft is spun by lines of transgenic silkworms and composed of a unique combination of spider silk protein and silkworm silk protein. These genetically engineered spider silks are significantly stronger and more flexible than commercial-grade silk. Photo: Kraig Biocraft. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a developer of spider silk-based fibers, has further […]
PrinterEvolution brand name transitioning to ATPColor
August 9th, 2021
Global Imaging, a distributor of grand format digital printing equipment, has announced that it will begin distributing PrinterEvolution products under the original manufacturer name “ATPColor” to simplify branding initiatives and streamline internal operations. PrinterEvolution has been one of the Global Imaging family of brands since 2011. The printers have always been manufactured in Italy by […]
Moss Inc. partners with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to offer sustainable graphics solution
August 6th, 2021
Custom exhibit display provider Moss Inc. of Franklin Park, Ill., is partnering with the SEAQAUL INITIATIVE to add an innovative ocean plastic-based fabric solution to its sustainable product portfolio. The SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with ocean clean-up programs worldwide to transform recovered marine litter into upcycled marine plastic. The partnership has launched SustainaTex Ocean, a fabric […]
Bostik premiers new film blown production line
August 6th, 2021
Bostik, a global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer industries, has announced the opening of its new, multilayer, film blown line in Petersburg, Va., for durable goods markets following its recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical films company. Able to produce thermoplastic films comprised of one to five layers with extensive widths of up […]
Owens Corning acquires vliepa GmbH
August 5th, 2021
Owens Corning has acquired vliepa GmbH, a company that specializes in the coating, printing and finishing of nonwovens, paper and film for the building materials industry. The acquisition broadens Owens Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to better serve European customers and accelerate growth of building and construction market applications in the region. With the transaction, Owens […]
Event rental store operators recognized for superior financial performance
August 4th, 2021
Peer Executive Groups (PEG) has announced the winners of the 2021 Top Gun achievements. The award is presented to event rental store operators who receive the PEG Pinnacle Award for Financial Excellence and is only given to the top 25 percent of stores. Award criteria is based on two ranked financial indicators that are calculated […]
Heytex announces acquisition of TenCate Outdoor Fabrics
August 4th, 2021
Heytex and Royal Ten Cate are announcing the acquisition of TenCate Outdoor Fabrics by Heytex Bramsche located in Osnabruck, Germany. By combining the technological capabilities and market presence in technical textiles, Heytex will broaden its footprint in the market and TenCate Outdoor Fabrics will be enabled to accelerate its growth potential. TenCate Outdoor Fabrics is […]
Flylow Gear apparel features Ionic+ antimicrobial treatment
August 4th, 2021
Noble Biomaterials, a creator of advanced antimicrobial systems, has announced that Ionic+™ fabric treatment is now the sole antimicrobial for Flylow Gear, the independent, homegrown and mountain-raised creators of outerwear and apparel. Ionic+ is uniquely positioned in the marketplace with antimicrobial treatments in both yarn and fabric, using silver ion technology to inhibit the growth […]
Global antiviral fabric market outlook
August 3rd, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global antiviral fabric market is expected to grow at a significant rate in various end-use applications with a total addressable market size of $226.92 billion. Face masks are the leading segment in the antiviral fabric adoption rate during the forecast years of 2021-2026. Face masks accounted for the […]
Glen Raven selects Warren County, N.C., for major expansion
August 2nd, 2021
Glen Raven Inc., a provider of innovative performance textiles, will create 205 new jobs as it expands its Custom Fabrics operations in Warren County, N.C. Once the projects’ new jobs are in place, the local region will see a more than $6.5 million payroll impact in the community every year. A performance-based grant of $1,000,000 […]