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Equipment purchasing: price and value
July 18th, 2016
ROI is still an important factor in buying decisions, but qualities like reliability, durability and customer service are moving to the forefront. The return on investment (ROI) and how long it might take to achieve it is always a key consideration in most purchasing decisions, particularly during the Great Recession when pricing and ROI moved […]
Delaney joins Auburn Manufacturing
July 11th, 2016
Auburn Manufacturing Inc., a Mechanic Falls, Maine, producer of high-performance textiles for extreme temperature protection, has named Matt Delaney to its business development team. Delaney will focus on building the company’s customer base throughout New England with its Ever Green® modular insulation kits. Delaney brings more than 30 years of sales experience to the position, having represented a number […]
Honduras seeks to be more sustainable
July 7th, 2016
Source: Specialty Fabrics Review The government of Honduras is investing $3.4 billion to make its textiles sector more sustainable. The money will be used to improve infrastructure, provide training programs, address energy sector issues and reduce environmental impacts. $1.6 billion will be set aside for the textile industry to invest in new equipment and technology. […]
Ultraflex Systems launches Signetics™ magnetic receptive media
July 7th, 2016
Source: Specialty Fabrics Review Ultraflex Systems’ Signetics™ for magnetic receptive media offers easy on-site installation, no-edge chipping and high durability. Materials are engineered with an optimized face-film for ink adhesion and offer a neutral white point. Potential applications include wall graphics, menu boards, interior design decoration and fixture graphics. Signetics Select is offered in three […]
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act is law
July 7th, 2016
Source: Specialty Fabrics Review The U.S. Senate passed the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 by unanimous consent, following the passage of an identical bill by the House of Representatives (H.R. 4923). President Barack Obama signed the bill into law on May 20. Endorsed by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), the legislation reforms […]
Casey joins Rose Brand
July 7th, 2016
Source: Specialty Fabrics Review Bob Casey, a long time veteran of the entertainment industry, has joined Rose Brand at the company’s new Florida location. Rose Brand, a provider of theatrical fabrics, custom stage drapery, custom sewn creations and production supplies for the entertainment industry, recently expanded its operations to the Orlando area with the purchase […]