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Hohenstein develops new method to detect genetic modifications in organic cotton
August 16th, 2021
Hohenstein has developed a new quantification method specifically for genetically modified cotton. One of the first labs with this ability, Hohenstein uses DNA analysis to identify known genetic modifications and calculate their percentage in organic cotton. Stakeholders will use the data to distinguish between minor contaminations and mixtures, control quality and verify claims. For qualitative […]
Graniteville Specialty Fabrics announces new solvent process capabilities
August 13th, 2021
Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, a producer of specialty coatings and coated fabrics, has announced the upgrade of one of its solvent processing lines to meet growing customer demand for advanced engineered products. The new equipment will also provide additional capacity and flexibility to the plant process flow. Graniteville Specialty Fabrics will add a new Marshall & […]
Lüthi appointed CEO at SANITIZED AG
August 12th, 2021
Michael Lüthi has assumed the role of CEO of the SANITIZED company group. He takes over the position from Urs Stalder who has joined the administrative board after working for the company for over 30 years. Lüthi has been working for SANITIZED since 2018 and was already a member of SANITZED’s management team. Prior to […]
Knitted fabrics market outlook
August 11th, 2021
According to an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm’s market intelligence report, knitted fabric sales will rise at a CARG of nearly 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, reaching nearly $40 billion in revenue. The rising importance of knitted fabrics in the construction, vehicle, medical and manufacturing sectors are major growth stimulants. Advanced knitted fabrics […]
Focus Sales & Marketing Group expands into converting
August 10th, 2021
Christian Carmona, plant manager, and Chelsea Bennett, sales director, in the new Focus Sales & Marketing Group facility. Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC (FSMG), a Wellford, S.C.-based fabric supply company, has expanded into the converting industry. FSMG’s expanded capabilities include slitting and rerolling of materials, and warehousing and stocking programs. With an inventory of […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories expands intellectual property portfolio
August 10th, 2021
Monster Silk® from Kraig Biocraft is spun by lines of transgenic silkworms and composed of a unique combination of spider silk protein and silkworm silk protein. These genetically engineered spider silks are significantly stronger and more flexible than commercial-grade silk. Photo: Kraig Biocraft. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a developer of spider silk-based fibers, has further […]
PrinterEvolution brand name transitioning to ATPColor
August 9th, 2021
Global Imaging, a distributor of grand format digital printing equipment, has announced that it will begin distributing PrinterEvolution products under the original manufacturer name “ATPColor” to simplify branding initiatives and streamline internal operations. PrinterEvolution has been one of the Global Imaging family of brands since 2011. The printers have always been manufactured in Italy by […]
Moss Inc. partners with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to offer sustainable graphics solution
August 6th, 2021
Custom exhibit display provider Moss Inc. of Franklin Park, Ill., is partnering with the SEAQAUL INITIATIVE to add an innovative ocean plastic-based fabric solution to its sustainable product portfolio. The SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with ocean clean-up programs worldwide to transform recovered marine litter into upcycled marine plastic. The partnership has launched SustainaTex Ocean, a fabric […]
Bostik premiers new film blown production line
August 6th, 2021
Bostik, a global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer industries, has announced the opening of its new, multilayer, film blown line in Petersburg, Va., for durable goods markets following its recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical films company. Able to produce thermoplastic films comprised of one to five layers with extensive widths of up […]
Owens Corning acquires vliepa GmbH
August 5th, 2021
Owens Corning has acquired vliepa GmbH, a company that specializes in the coating, printing and finishing of nonwovens, paper and film for the building materials industry. The acquisition broadens Owens Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to better serve European customers and accelerate growth of building and construction market applications in the region. With the transaction, Owens […]