“Future of Shade” winners announced

June 30, 2014  |  News

The winners of the second annual “Future of Shade” contest, sponsored by Sunbrella® fabrics and Architizer™, are from global shade innovators in China, Portugal and Mexico. Selected from more than 140 entries, the winning designs approach shade from humanitarian, leisure and co…
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Automextrix automation of awning design and cutting

June 30, 2014  |  News

Autometrix Inc. of Grass Valley, Calif., announced the development of a turnkey solution to facilitate the automation of awning design and cutting for awning shops large and small. The package includes Eclipse 3D, Autometrix’s exclusive awning design software. Eclipse 3D is used to create dome…
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Construction workers “stand down” to prevent falls

June 30, 2014  |  News

General contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction (A&P), conducted a coast-to-coast effort to participate in the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction. The national stand-down event, held June 2–6 and initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupationa…
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William Rose to deliver keynote

June 26, 2014  |  News

Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) announced that William Rose, pioneering building scientist, will deliver the keynote address at the 9th Annual North American Passive House Conference in San Francisco, during the opening plenary on Friday, Sept. 12. The conference will be held at the San Francisco…
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Phifer insect screening used in malaria research

June 26, 2014  |  News

The Ifakara Health Institute, one of Africa’s eminent health research organizations, is using Phifer’s 18X14 fiberglass insect screening to cover structures for malaria research in Tanzania, East Africa. While building the structures, the IHI realized a need for durable screening with a …
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Fabric project awards program

June 1, 2014  |  News

The International Achievement Awards (IAA), an awards program for fabric product manufacturers sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), provide expanded recognition and increased inspiration for businesses in the specialty fabrics marketplace. The IAA program offers manu…
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Museum of Science Fiction Architectural Design Competition

June 1, 2014  |  News

The Museum of Science Fiction announced an architectural design competition for its 2015 preview museum, which will be located in the Washington, D.C., metro area. The competition is open to students, architects and designers around the world, and will accept entries through Aug. 31. The museum plan…
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Kinetic architecture explored in book

June 1, 2014  |  News

Russell Fortmeyer, LEED AP, BD+C, an associate in Arup’s Los Angeles office, has co-authored a book on kinetic architecture with industry expert Charles Linn, FAIA, an architect who has specialized in architectural journalism for more than 25 years. Arup is a multidisciplinary engineering and …
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Promotions at Herculite

June 1, 2014  |  News

Three key employees at Herculite Products Inc., a manufacturer of tent, awning, digital and marine high-performance fabrics located in Emigsville, Pa., have been appointed to new positions. Dan Dix has been appointed business manager of digital media. A member of the Herculite team for more than 11 …
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Fabric protection and preservation products

June 1, 2014  |  News

From 303 Products come three new products geared to guard, protect and clean outdoor fabrics and fabric products. 303® Fabric Guard PDQ (formerly High Tech Fabric Guard) is a premium patented formula that restores lost water and stain repellency to factory new levels. Powerful enough to protect …
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