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Advanced Textiles Expo attracts thousands to Orlando
November 14th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, Fla., USA. This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and […]
Sage Automotive Interiors, NFW partner
October 24th, 2023
Sage Automotive Interiors has partnered with Peoria, Ill.-based startup, NFW, a producer of a plastic-free, plant-based leather alternative for car interiors. This strategic partnership between Sage Automotive Interiors, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, and NFW, a leading global provider of innovative and functional materials for the automotive interior — enables another major step to […]
Lily AI names Ahmed Naiem president, chief revenue officer
August 18th, 2023
Lily AI, a retail technology platform specializing in AI solutions for retailers and brands, announced Ahmed Naiem has joined the Company’s executive team as President and Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to the Company’s Co-Founder and CEO, Purva Gupta. As Lily AI’s first president, Naiem will have responsibility for its growth strategy and expanding its […]
Origin Materials announces timing update on Origin 1 manufacturing plant
January 2nd, 2023
Origin Materials, Inc., a carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, today announced a construction update on Origin 1, the Company’s first commercial manufacturing plant. Due to severe weather conditions, the Company anticipates a slight delay to its previously disclosed timeline for mechanical completion of Origin 1. […]
IFAI president responds to Coronavirus, adjusts upcoming events
March 17th, 2020
As concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, I want all IFAI members to know we are closely monitoring developments and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We will follow their recommendations to keep our employees, their families and our members healthy and safe. With this in […]
Fabricators Conference and Showcase—Fall 2019 Motivates, Educates and Energizes Attendees
November 22nd, 2019
Fabricators Conference and Showcase—Fall 2019 held in Seattle, Wash. USA motivated, educated and energized attendees. The one and a half day event featured a shop tour followed by a networking event at Rainier Industries Ltd., along with a full day of education and time to meet with showcase suppliers at the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport […]
ITA webinar to explore export opportunities in Germany
April 16th, 2019
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA) is organizing a webinar featuring business opportunities for technical textile companies in the German market. The German textile industry consists of 1,400 mostly SME companies with 135,000 employees and an annual turnover of $39 billion. The market offers great opportunities for high-tech and leading-edge products in […]