Coming up in code hearings this spring are proposed changes that affect temporary structures in flood plains. Image: Joel Serrato and Hensley Event Resources Note: The author serves as ATA’s code consultant and [...]

Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Colzate (Bergamo) Itema Group, has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Palmetto Loom Reed. The move expands Itema’s capabilities and signals a long-term commitment to localized service and manufacturing support [...]

Image: Innovation Yarns Innovation Yarns has announced the appointment of Eric K. Scholler as sales account manager. Scholler has a background in advanced chemistry training and commercial experience in textiles and specialty materials. [...]

From left: Kikuko Tagawa, executive director, ATA Japan; Brent Nussbaum, president, Miller Weldmaster; Hideyuki Nishikawa, Sankei Corporation, vice chairman of ATA Japan; and Toshio Katayama, Daiichi Hanpu Co., Ltd., chairman of ATA Japan. [...]

The U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabrics Institute (USINFI), the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC) have released statements expressing strong support for the newly formed bipartisan [...]

Midwest Fabric Products Association votes to disband At the Midwest Fabric Products Association’s (MFPA) recent conference, members in attendance held a formal vote on the association’s future. Photo: MFPA The Midwest Fabric Products [...]