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Dustin Shrader

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Kodak Launches KODACOLOR Film-to-Fabric Ink System

Kodak Launches KODACOLOR Film-to-Fabric Ink System

Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N.Y., has launched a new ink system for film-to-fabric (FTF), also known as direct-to-film, printing projects. Film-to-Fabric ink systems can be used with most modified inkjet printers and involves three simple components: powder,...

Thread-Tension Troubleshooting

Thread-Tension Troubleshooting

You almost can’t glance at your newsfeed or check social media without seeing something about the importance of finding balance. When anything — from the tires on your car, to work or life itself — is off-balance, we are certain the outcome won’t be good. The same is...

‘We Know What We Do Well’

‘We Know What We Do Well’

From beanies and blankets to caps and koozies. Messenger bags, sticky notes and writing tools, too — you name it and North Georgia Promotions can brand it. Need proof? Visit its website and check out the Alpharetta, Georgia-based shop’s scrolling, mesmerizing product...

M&R Announces Online Event for POLARIS Launch

M&R Announces Online Event for POLARIS Launch

M&R Printing Equipment, Inc., Roselle, Ill., is inviting all apparel decorators to the launch of the Polaris. Attendees will experience the future of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, according to the company. The POLARIS launch will officially take place on Feb....

Kornit Digital Unveils New Ink Manufacturing Site

Kornit Digital Ltd., Rosh Ha’Ayin, has officially opening of its new scalable, state-of-the-art ink manufacturing facility in Kiryat Gat, Israel. The modern, 11,000-square-meter facility incorporates advanced automation, sophisticated workflows, and innovative...

Roland DGA Announces Three Key Organizational Changes

Roland DGA Announces Three Key Organizational Changes

Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., has announced three key organizational changes to its leadership team. Amado Lara, previously Roland DGA Director of Sales, has been promoted to vice president of sales and will now oversee sales, business development, and product...

Kornit Digital to Acquire Tesoma

Kornit Digital Ltd., Rosh Ha’Ayn, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lichtenau, Germany-based Tesoma. “Kornit is writing the operating system for on-demand sustainable fashion,” says Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital CEO. “Digitizing the...

Coloreel Inks New Deal with ZSK Machines

Coloreel, Jönköping, Sweden, has expanded its business with the sale of four units with an additional new U.S. distribution partner ZSK Machines, St. Louis, a division of Notcina Corporation. “This is a natural next step in our partnership with ZSK and enable us...

Custom Ink Acquires Printfection

Custom Ink, Fairfax, Va., has acquired Printfection, Denver, a company with a “swag management platform.” Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed at this time. In 2014, the Printfection pivoted from custom online apparel to a subscription model that...

The Plackets & Wovens Renaissance

The Plackets & Wovens Renaissance

With so many apparel trends that seem to turn on a dime, the woven and placket markets appear to have been strongly adopted by the marketplace. In fact, like the tried-and-true T-shirt, plackets and wovens may be a product category that never will really suffer from a...

Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series