DORNIER: Peter D. Dornier to join supervisory board, Andreas Kueckelmann to succeed Dornier on board of management

January 24, 2024  |  ATA News, Company News, Industry News, News

After 35 years in the company, including 25 years as managing director, Peter D. Dornier will hand over the operational management of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH on July 1, 2024 to join the supervisory board of the family-owned company. His successor as chairman of the board of management will be Andreas …
AATCC accepting nominations for board of directors

January 22, 2024  |  Industry News, News

AATCC announced that the organization is accepting nominations for open positions on its 2025–2026 board of directors. Roles available include a president-elect and various interest group officers. AATCC members interested in nominating themselves or someone else to join the leadership team must s…
Aegis Aerospace Inc. selected to participate in ISS program

January 15, 2024  |  Industry News, News

NASA has selected 12 companies to provide research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station (ISS) program, including Aegis Aerospace Inc. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 or REMIS-2 contract will support the work of …
DOMOTEX Green Collection Award winners announced

January 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The ten winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award were announced at DOMOTEX, an international carpet and flooring trade show, in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. There were four award categories: eco-friendly products, healthy pr…
Nominations open for World Of Wipes Innovation Award

January 8, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry announced that nominations are open for the 2024 World of Wipe Innovation Award®. The award recognizes a product or technology in the wipes sector that creatively uses nonwovens. The award will be presented at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International…
Manufacturing Solutions Center accepting applications for business incubator

January 4, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Conover, N.C., is now accepting applications for its onsite business incubator. The MSC business incubator is available to new businesses and extensions of existing businesses interested in making a product in the U.S. I…
SPESA to host Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Los Angeles

January 2, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif., bringing together both suppliers and manufacturers to discuss current and emerging innovations in the se…
SEAMS joins Texworld NYC to amplify U.S.-based sourcing

December 22, 2023  |  Industry News

Texworld NYC, a trade show for the textile and apparel industry, announced the expansion of its longstanding “Local Sourcing” feature area at the upcoming event in January, marking a significant milestone in the event’s commitment to addressing the escalating demand for reliable and innovative…
AATCC announces 2024 Student Design Competition

December 20, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their design talents to win cash and recognition by participating in the 2024 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition. Entries are due April 11, 2024. This year’s theme, “Vibrant Vacation—Colorful Resort Wear,” asks studen…
Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) joins ITMF as corporate member

December 19, 2023  |  Industry News, News

With its proprietary molecular bio recycling technology, Rheiazymes, based in Horgen, Switzerland, provides biotech solutions for recycling of functional fabrics. Rheiazymes’ first industry application, YARN-TO-YARN® is a commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and funct…