Fabric Structures Association produces Building Code Matrix resource

December 1, 2015  |  News

The Fabric Structures Association (FSA) Building Code Matrix is a tool to help FSA members, architects, engineers and designers understand the building codes that are relevant to the type of fabric structure being designed. This resource provides definitions of and clarity to the applicable internat…
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Seaman pretension fabric for permanent structures

December 1, 2015  |  News

Seaman Corporation introduced a new lightweight pretension fabric designed to retain its original physical integrity when used for permanent tension structures. Shelter-Rite® Tite™ fabric is designed to withstand a wide range of environmental and design challenges, and it represents three proven …
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Architecture Billings Index on solid footing

December 1, 2015  |  News

There have been increasing levels of demand for design services for nearly all construction project types for the majority of the year as revealed in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine- to 12-month le…
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IFAI, Dept. of Commerce to host smart fabrics summit

November 23, 2015  |  News

UPDATE: Date has been changed. The Smart Fabrics Summit will be on April 11, 2016. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced it will partner with the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) to host the first-ever Smart Fabrics Summit on April 11, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will …
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Architecture firms report progress on carbon reduction

November 1, 2015  |  News

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced a report assessing the work of firms that are part of the AIA 2030 Commitment, a voluntary initiative to commit their practice to advancing the AIA’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the year 2030. The key findings from the AIA 2030 2014 P…
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Serge Ferrari North America welcomes two account managers

November 1, 2015  |  News

Serge Ferrari hired Ryan Ohr and Eric Antrim as account mangers on its sales team. Ohr joins as regional sales manager for the northwest United States and western Canada. Antrim joins as regional sales manager for the north central United States. Both report to national sales manager Steve Fredricks…
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Phifer blackout and light-filtering fabrics

November 1, 2015  |  News

Phifer Inc. debuts two new interior sun control fabrics featuring blackout and light-filtering options, SheerWeave® styles 7400 and 7450. With a face of subtle texture emulating the look of natural fibers and a unique foamed backing, SheerWeave Style 7400 is the latest addition to Phifer’ s growi…
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Lawrence Fabric implements ESOP

October 22, 2015  |  News

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures Inc., St. Louis, Mo., has implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and is now owned by its employees. First named Lawrence Canvas Products, the company was formed by Art and Dorothy Lawrence in 1941 and sold to Bob Helmsing in 1977. In 1984, Jerry Gr…
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Miller Weldmaster launches new website

October 19, 2015  |  News

Miller Weldmaster announced the launch of its new website optimized for easy navigation, enhanced aesthetics and a more user-friendly experience. New website features include: Product exploration. Machine options can be selected by industry, name, welding material and technology. Machine overviews, …
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IFAI wraps up a successful 2015 Expo

October 9, 2015  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International’s (IFAI) textile trade event, IFAI Expo 2015, took place Oct. 6-9, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif. The annual event is the largest display of specialty fabrics and technical textiles in the Americas. The show floor buzzed with excitement as more than 5…
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