Marc Shellshear joins Value Vinyls

October 24, 2016  |  News

Grand Prairie, Texas-based Value Vinyls, a provider of  industrial and structure fabrics, welcomed Marc Shellshear as its new director of sales—structure fabrics. Shellshear brings more than 20 years of expertise in the specialty textiles, architectural, engineering and construction industries to…
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IFAI Expo 2016: Show Stopper winners

October 21, 2016  |  News

Thursday morning at IFAI Expo led off with lists of winners for the year—including the 2016 winners of the Show Stopper program, recognizing the most innovative new products in the exhibit hall. Thomson Research Associates was recognized for Ultra-Fresh DM-25 in the category of chemicals, coatings…
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Protect your competitive advantage using intellectual property

October 21, 2016  |  News

According to Art MacCord, a patent lawyer with MacCord Mason, marketplace winners are those whose products are unique and desirable. MacCord shared information about protecting your company’s competitive advantage and product differentiation using intellectual property during a campfire session on…
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IFAI announces International Achievement Award winners

October 20, 2016  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has awarded seven 2016 Best in Category International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications at the 2016 IFAI Expo. IFAI Expo is the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas, held this year …
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Fabric Structures Association announces Student Design Challenge recipients

October 20, 2016  |  News

The Fabric Structures Association, a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, announced the recipients of the 2016 Fabric Structures Student Design Challenge. Association representatives announced the winners at IFAI Expo 2016, held Oct. 18–21, in Charlotte, N.C. Pedro Ortiz a…
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Serge Ferrari North America welcomes new middle atlantic regional sales manager

October 11, 2016  |  News

Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Serge Ferrari North America, a manufacturer of flexible composite membranes, welcomes Nick R. Ferrante Jr. to its sales team as the new sales manger for the middle atlantic region. Ferrante comes to Serge Ferrari with 20 years of sales experience. He earned a Bachelor’s…
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Herculite welcomes new western regional sales manager for awning and marine distribution

October 7, 2016  |  News

Emigsville, Pa.-based Herculite Products Inc., the leading innovator in high performance and custom fabrics, hired Buddy Silva as their new western regional sales manger-awning and marine. Silva comes to Herculite with many years of sales and business development experience. He earned the Marketing …
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APV Engineered Coatings to exhibit VYNGUARD® product line at IFAI Expo

October 3, 2016  |  News

APV Engineered Coatings will exhibit its re-released VYNGUARD® performance coatings line at IFAI Expo 2016 in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 19–21. The line now includes specialty fabrics and leather hide applications. Originally launched for use with non-woven, vinyl substrates, the new line includes sev…
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WeatherMAX 80 fabric warranty extended to 10 years

October 3, 2016  |  News

Safety Components has extended the limited warranty of its WeatherMAX 80 technical fabric to 10 years. The change became effective October 1. UV-resistant WeatherMAX 80 is woven from 100-percent pigment solution-dyed fibers. It has a breathable finish that resists water, dirt and mildew, and is avai…
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Architecture Billings Index slips, overall outlook remains positive

October 1, 2016  |  News

On the heels of six out of seven months of increasing levels of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell just below the positive mark. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-12-month lead time between architect…
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