ATA introduces PFAS Resource Center

September 17, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the i…
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Value Vinyls Inc. promotes Marc Shellshear to president

August 1, 2024  |  News

Value Vinyls Inc., a specialty textiles and fabrics provider based in Grand Prairie, Texas, announced the promotion of Marc Shellshear to president. Shellshear brings over 30 years of extensive experience in operations, sales and marketing across multiple industries including specialty textiles, fab…
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Glen Raven Inc. names Joseph Davis new president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group

August 1, 2024  |  News

Glen Raven Inc., a performance fabric manufacturer serving multiple markets, including shade, marine and furniture, announced that Joseph Davis, an executive with more than 30 years of experience in consumer products, sales and supply chain, has been named the next president of Glen Raven Material S…
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Traube Awning returns to family ownership after 10 years

June 1, 2024  |  News

Traube Awning, an awnings and shade provider based in Hartford, Ill., announced its return to family ownership after a 10-year hiatus with Steve Traube, a third-generation descendant of the founding family acquiring the company.
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Anthony Pappalardo joins Herculite as regional sales manager for shade products

June 1, 2024  |  News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics with brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, announced that Anthony Pappalardo has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Southeast. In this role he will develop and grow relationships with e…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 registration now open

May 1, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2024. This year’s show takes place Sept. 24–26, 2024, with education from happening Sept. 23–Sept-26, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.
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ATA IAA Awards now open for entries

May 1, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition.
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In memoriam: Donald “Don” Michael Reinbolt

March 1, 2024  |  News

Former IFAI (now ATA) chairman Donald "Don" Michael Reinbolt of Temperance, MI, died at age 77 on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of Charles M. and Mary Katherine (Hartley) Reinbolt.  He married his high school sweetheart from Woodward High…
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Valcourt Group acquires AwnClean USA

February 1, 2024  |  News

The Valcourt Group, a provider of window cleaning, waterproofing, and facade restoration services for commercial properties, announced its recent acquisition of woman-owned AwnClean USA, based in Tampa, Florida. This strategic move maintains the momentum Valcourt has been building to strengthen its…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2023 Show Stoppers

December 1, 2023  |  News

The winners of the Advanced Textiles Expo 2023 Show Stoppers were announced today as the show kicked off in Orlando, FL.
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