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Glen Raven names Bret Kelley president of Trivantage
July 18th, 2023
Glen Raven Inc., a global leader in performance fabrics, has named Bret Kelley as the next president of its Trivantage LLC distribution business following the retirement of Steve Ellington, on Jan. 1, 2024. Kelley and Ellington, a former ATA (then IFAI) board chairman, will work closely during the transition to provide customers and industry with […]
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 […]
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, […]
Trivantage supports commercial and retail businesses in reopening
July 15th, 2020
As the U.S. begins the process of reopening against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trivantage® has been working closely with its customers to supplement the demand for raw materials that might be used for personal protective equipment, including a demand for commercial/retail PPE inputs. “Safety is paramount, and our partners have stepped up to […]
Fire-retardant clear vinyl
June 1st, 2019
The Visilite™ collection of four clear vinyl options includes Visilite FR, a clear vinyl that passes the NFPA-701 Test Method 2 for fire resistance. The collection also includes double polished, extruded and interleaf styles. The vinyl offers lasting visual clarity and durability for a variety of outdoor applications including tents, patio and marine enclosures, car […]
IFAI names Schiffman new president and CEO
April 20th, 2018
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has named Steve Schiffman, the association’s vice president of media and sales, the new president and CEO of IFAI. He will replace Mary Hennessy, who is retiring June 1, 2018, after holding the position for the last six years. Schiffman had a long and successful career in publishing before […]
Structure hardware
April 1st, 2018
Trivantage recently added SolaMesh™ hardware to its shade sail and structure product offering. This new line of hardware complements SolaMesh fabric with a wide range of D-rings, shackles, stainless steel rope, rope connections and mounting options for shade sail and structure installations. SolaMesh hardware offers eye-on-eye, jaw-on-jaw and hook-on-hook turnbuckle options to suit a variety […]
Innovative shade fabric
August 1st, 2017
In partnership with one of the largest knitting companies involved in shade fabric manufacturing, Trivantage® added SolaMesh® fabric to its product line this spring. The fabric uses polymer technology designed to provide strength, value, longevity, warranty and support for HDPE mesh fabrics used in shade sails and shade structures. SolaMesh is available in 16 colors, and […]
Shade fabric
April 1st, 2017
New from Trivantage® is its Sunbrella® shade collection, featuring two new Jacquard patterns—Avenues and Cirrus. Asymmetrical color blocks make up the Avenues pattern, which is available in neutral Daylight and dark Midnight colorways. Its bold pattern and 54-inch width make it ideal for commercial shade applications. For more traditional shade projects or cabanas, customers can […]