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Sanders wraps up contract with TVF
April 28th, 2021
TVF, a leading supplier of high-quality fabric, has announced that long time industry veteran Michael Sanders will be leaving the company. On July 1, 2021, Sanders will be moving on from TVF to pursue personal interests and other business opportunities in the digital print industry, an area in which he is passionate. He has had […]
First IFAI Virtual Market Showcase to focus on shade market
April 26th, 2021
A new virtual offering from IFAI will kick off May 27, 2021, with a focus on New Materials & Developments in Shade. Through presentations, roundtables and live Q&A, attendees will have a chance to learn about the latest products and innovations in the shade market from leading suppliers. “It’s critical that those suppliers who are […]
Glen Raven emphasizes people and the planet in its first corporate sustainability report
April 26th, 2021
In Glen Raven's first ever corporate sustainability report, the company has committed to increase diversity in leadership by 20 percent and the number of women among first-line supervisors by 25 percent by 2025. Photo: Glen Raven Inc. Glen Raven Inc., a leading provider of innovative textiles including Sunbrella® brand fabrics and the parent company of […]
H&E Equipment Services opens new Tennessee branch
April 20th, 2021
H&E Equipment Services has opened a new branch in Knoxville, Tenn. The 5,000 square foot facility sits on 5.5 acres with a fully fenced yard area, offices, parts warehouse and a repair shop with four service bays. It is capable of servicing a variety of construction and general industrial equipment for customers in the eastern […]
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Training video conference
April 14th, 2021
Event Safety Alliance has announced another edition of its OSHA 10 General Industry Training, specially curated for those working in the live event and entertainment fields. The online, real-time learning opportunity will be delivered via video conference on May 25-26, 2021. The course adheres to all OSHA 10 program requirements, with a focus on how […]
Trivantage relocates distribution center to larger St. Louis facility
April 9th, 2021
Trivantage® has moved to a larger distribution facility in St. Louis, Mo., that will allow the company to better and more efficiently serve customers with increased capacity at more than 62,000 square feet, six loading docks for customer will-call and shipments and improved parking. The new location will house increased inventory levels, easy-access sampling carts, […]
Fasnap announces building expansion
April 7th, 2021
Fasnap has completed an expansion at its Elkhart, Ind., corporate facilities. The new manufacturing space is 5,370 square feet larger and office space has increased by 6,000 square feet. Warehousing for distribution is one third larger and stocked with Fasnap products. Combined with two additional branch locations in Orlando, Fla., and Anaheim, Calif., Fasnap provides fastening device solutions to more […]
Lightweight printable carpet
April 1st, 2021
Fisher Textiles’ GF1850 Rebound® Ultra Lite is a lightweight version of its GF2000 Rebound® printable carpet. The resilient, anti-skid, rubber-backed carpet consists of a nonwoven face and a basket weave backing that has been engineered for dye sublimation transfer printers. It weighs 35 oz/yd2 and is available 126 inches wide. This FR product meets 16 […]
Inspired! Backyard celebration
April 1st, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many tent and event rental companies have experienced an uptick in clients looking to host smaller events—baby showers, micro weddings, dinner parties—at their homes. New York Tent, Bohemia, N.Y., was contacted by a client in the Hamptons who desired a small backyard birthday party where friends could celebrate while social distancing. […]
Precise laser cutting
April 1st, 2021
Koike’s FiberPro CNC laser cutting machine offers robust capabilities at a competitive price with Flashcut Pro Controller software that efficiently cuts materials like brass, copper, stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum. For precise and consistent cuts, it comes standard with a Precitec cutting head, as well as a direct-drive helical rack and pinion. This machine […]