Gant retires as Glen Raven CEO

November 1, 2017  |  Company News, Industry News, News, People

Allen Gant Jr. has retired as CEO of textile manufacturer Glen Raven Inc., with C.G. “Leib” Oehmig IV, a 28-year veteran of Glen Raven, stepping in as his successor. Gant will remain chairman of the company’s operating board. Gant joined Glen Raven in 1971 and was named CEO in 1996. Gant annou…
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AWNEX creates The Garrett Company

November 1, 2017  |  Company News, Industry News, News

AWNEX Inc., a Ball Ground, Ga., manufacturer and installer of architectural metal systems for the corporate chain market, has announced the establishment of a sister company, The Garrett Co. (TGC). Garrett offers commercial-grade metal architectural systems, including trellises, canopies, soffit can…
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Saint-Gobain acquires Kirson

October 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Saint-Gobain, Corbevoie, France, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Kirson, Bavaria, Germany. Kirson makes reinforcement scrim and combination products of scrim and nonwoven fabrics primarily for the waterproofing roofing markets, as well as floor coverings and construction panels. The…
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IFAI announces retirement of president and CEO Mary Hennessy

October 1, 2017  |  Company News, News, People

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced the retirement, effective June 1, 2018, of its president and CEO, Mary Hennessy. The IFAI Board of Directors has begun a search for her replacement and plan to name the person by May 1, 2018. Steve Ellington, president of Trivanta…
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Seaman Corp. partners with disaster relief organizations to shelter families in need

October 1, 2017  |  Company News, Events, Industry News, News

When natural disasters strike, one of the most immediate needs is providing emergency shelter to affected communities. For more than 20 years, Seaman Corp. has partnered with disaster relief organizations to shelter families in need around the world. Seaman is currently evaluating the best ways to r…
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Glen Raven to acquire Sunbury Textile Mills

September 1, 2017  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Glen Raven Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sunbury Textile Mills. Under the agreement, Sunbury will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Glen Raven and will operate as part of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC, best known as the makers of Sunbrella® fabrics. Sunbury’s team specializes in…
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Scott Filipiak joins Rainier as creative director

September 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Scott Filipiak been named creative director at Rainier Industries, Tukwila, Wash. Rainier has added complete design services to its scope of capabilities, including print, metal, fabric and wood fabrication. Filipiak has an extensive graphic design and fine arts background with experience that inclu…
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Trivantage® offers Dickson® solar fabrics

August 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Trivantage, a national one-stop shop for fabrics, hardware and accessories, recently added the Dickson North American Collection to its shade collection offerings. The popular shade fabric offers customers additional options with a wide range of solids, stripes and jacquards. The collection is avail…
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New EVP for Shelter Structures

August 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Shelter Structures America, a distributor of Shelter temporary ClearSpan tent structures with offices in Los Angeles, Calif., and Roanoke, Va., has appointed Keith Krzeminski to be executive vice president. He will be based in Roanoke to allow the company to service the eastern U.S. and the midwest …
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Tom Koster joins Fil-Tec Inc.

August 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Fil-Tec Inc., an industrial thread manufacture in Hagerstown Md., has hired Tom Koster as the senior sales representative for the midwest region. Koster will handle sales and service for this region, along with new account development. He has more that 36 years of experience in sales and management.…
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