Gaston College develops a new workforce

April 1, 2022  |  Business, Tips and Techniques

The Textile Technology Center (TTC) at Gaston College in Belmont, N.C., formally known as the North Carolina Center for Applied Textile Technology, was founded in 1943 to offer certificates, diplomas and trade degrees for the textile disciplines. Its degree programs stopped in the early 2000s after …
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Effortless transitions

April 1, 2022  |  Products

The new easyflex Plus P5 RH substitutes gusset plates with a ridgehead which allows for greater flexibility, affording increased engineering on smaller widths and effortless transition with larger structures. New widths available; more flexibility with standard accessories. 
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Updated FEA design software

April 1, 2022  |  Products

MPanel Software Solutions has updated its MPanel FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to meet the changing needs of users and ensure the program works with the latest design software. The updated software is an additional module that allows a user to analyze MPanel 3D models for reactions due to environmen…
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Sticky snap and zipper cure

April 1, 2022  |  Products

Shurhold’s Snap Stick provides long-lasting lubrication that allows sticky hardware to perform like new. Made in the USA, it is non-toxic, biodegradable and it won’t harm fabric or solid surfaces. Appropriate for metal and plastic zippers, snaps, hinges and other small hardware, the solid, wax-l…
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Solar canopies

April 1, 2022  |  Products

Anchor Industries has partnered with Pvilion to introduce solar power to the tent world utilizing a heavy-duty portable solar canopy and battery. The technology is designed to help provide clean energy, especially as an alternative to generators in remote locations. The solar canopy structures are l…
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DIY printable wall coverings

April 1, 2022  |  Products

TexStyles® FashionWalls is a line of 100 percent knit polyester printable fabric wall coverings that allows customers to create their own designs to fit any environment. The wall coverings are durable, washable, abrasion resistant and stand up to washing and scrubbing with minimal to no staining. A…
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Inspired: Skyline Events

April 1, 2022  |  Inspired!, Projects

Skyline Events staged this beautiful wedding in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., under an Aurora Sailcloth tent manufactured by Anchor Industries Inc. The floor was constructed with Bil-Jax 2100 and featured custom rounded corners, which were designed to mirror the profile of the rounded tents. Photo courte…
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Developing the team

April 1, 2022  |  Business, Management

Every business owner I have ever worked with has always wanted to surround themselves with better people. Having a solid team of highly skilled individuals with differing strengths will ultimately make running the business easier. It’s really satisfying when you don’t have to look over every asp…
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Sourcing PPE for women

April 1, 2022  |  Safety

Fit and function cannot be separated when it comes to protective clothing—and yet for years, anyone who didn’t possess a “typical” male body-type standard needed to make do if they wanted to work in fields that rely on wearing protective clothing. For the most part, women who wanted to work …
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Who’s the new kid?

April 1, 2022  |  Editorial

Having grown up as a military brat, I’m quite familiar with the experience of being “the new kid.” The first few days are always bewildering and a bit overwhelming. You spend a lot of time feeling intensely aware of how much you have to learn, while also trying not to panic about the potential…
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