13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference held in Shenzhen

May 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The 13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference was held in Shenzhen, China, March 27–29, 2026. More than 300 representatives from membrane structure enterprises, universities, research institutes and design and construction units across the country attended the meeting. The co…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
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Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president

January 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served …
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AATCC announces Coloration Conference speakers

January 15, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the speakers who will present at the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25 at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to ex…
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Michelin to acquire Tex-Tech, Cooley Group

January 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Michelin has announced two acquisitions, including Tex-Tech Industries and Cooley Group. Arlington Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin. As part of the transac…
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Fifteen U.S. state attorneys general oppose proposed revision to TSCA PFAS reporting policy

January 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Fifteen U.S. state attorneys general have submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing their opposition to a proposed revision to PFAS reporting policy under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The comments were submitted Dec. 22 by attorneys general of Conne…
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PFAS laws in several U.S. states take effect

January 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Several U.S. state laws related to the use of PFAS in products, such as bans and warning label mandates, went into effect Jan. 1. These states include Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Vermont. Visit Advanced Textile Association’s PFAS Resource Center for information and updates about ot…
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President Trump extends pause on China tariff for 90 days

August 13, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China’s 10% tariff on American imports will also remain unchanged. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was…
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