China Association for Spatial Structure of China Steel Construction Association celebrates 30th anniversary

December 1, 2023  |  News

On October 13-16, 2023, the 8th National Member Congress and the 18th National Space Structure Technology Exchange Conference of China Association for Spatial Structure of China Steel Construction Association were successfully held in Shanghai, and the 30th anniversary celebration of China Associati…
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ATA joins national workforce effort

October 1, 2023  |  News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American…
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ATA launches Leadership Academy

September 11, 2023  |  ATA Events, ATA News, Events, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to offer advanced training to professionals across all levels, with training opti…
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AFFOA partners with national family, consumer sciences education leaders

August 1, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) Manufacturing Innovation Institute is partnering with the leadership of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs across the United States to ensure that the FCS textile curriculum is recognized as a valuable entry point to STEM-based careers in…
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In memoriam: Christine “Tina” Ann Miller

August 1, 2023  |  News

Christine "Tina" Ann Miller, 82, of Tuscarawas Township, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Louis and Emma (Urbas) Novak.
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Glen Raven names Bret Kelley president of Trivantage

July 18, 2023  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven Inc., a global leader in performance fabrics, has named Bret Kelley as the next president of its Trivantage LLC distribution business following the retirement of Steve Ellington, on Jan. 1, 2024. Kelley and Ellington, a former ATA (then IFAI) board chairman, will work closely during the t…
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Glen Raven announces new structure

July 1, 2023  |  News

Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves. The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group…
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Jeff Butler named Advanced Textiles Expo keynote speaker

June 1, 2023  |  News

Workplace expert Jeff Butler has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo. Butler will focus on managing and working with various generations in “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce.”
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