Greensboro, N.C.-basedTextile Network Concepts (TNC)has released a database of 2,494 international companies that buy para-aramid fiber, pulp/ floc, filament or paper. This in-depth marketing tool is supplied in an easy-to-use excel file format and can be searched using a variety of parameters including region, purchasing country, segment and purchasing form among other parameters. TNC reports it also can provide similar marketing tools for other technical fibers.
Sheboygan, Wis.-based岩石行业has released its eighth annual Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s 2016 performance relative to its newest set
到2020年将实现的环境可持续性目标。在其他公司新闻中，Rockline颁发了2016年Rockline合作伙伴认可奖，作为班级供应商的最佳奖项和合作伙伴Suominen。这是Suominen第二次获得此奖项。
American Roller Co.，威斯康星州联合格罗夫（Union Grove），在AmericanRoller.com上有一个重新设计的网站。该公司报告说，移动友好的网站更容易导航，并且包括有关公司功能的更多深入内容，包括视频。
Lawrence, Mass.-basedPolartechas introduced MtnLogic, a top-of-the-mountain apparel brand designed in cooperation with world class alpine climbers and guides from RMI Expeditions. Polartec reports this collection is different because the design process began with examining needs instead of trends or price point.
TheAssociation of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Cary, N.C., has released the “Global Nonwoven Wipes Industry Outlook,” a report that forecasts excellent growth in the global and regional nonwovens wipes markets over the next four years. The report offers production data for North America, Greater Europe, Asia, South America, the Middle East and North Africa. The 137-page report is available to both INDA members and non-members. INDA also is soliciting nominations for its World of Wipes Innovation Award®, which will be handed out at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference to be held June 12-15, 2017, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn. Nominations may be made online at inda.org/events/wow17 until February 20, 2017.
Germany-basedKarl Mayerhas expanded its online Webshop Spare Parts service to customers in China. Now clients in this country can order from the approximately 300 stored and current spare parts, including pattern discs and chains that were recently added to the offerings, online. According to the company, parts listed on the site are available for immediate dispatch.
Switzerland-basedOEKO-TEX®has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program.
Carmel, Ind.-basedTop Value Fabrics已在其用于运动服应用的聚酯/氨纶织物系中添加了冲击波织物。开发了92％的聚酯/8％的氨纶太空式球衣织物，可用于引起注意的运动服。
Effective January 31, 2017, a new law went into effective in New York City that licenses and sets standards for commercial and on-premise laundries serving hotels, hospitals, restaurants and other businesses within the city. TheTextile Rental Services Association (TRSA)coordinated with government officials to mitigate the regulatory impact.
Germany-basedFreudenberg Performance Materialshas launched a new site for its Evolon® fabric, where visitors can learn detailed information about Evolon microfilament fabric and the benefits offered by the product. Located at evolon.freudenberg-pm.com, the website is available in English, German and French.
January/February 2017
