Kornit Digital, Rosh Ha’Ayn, Israel, has announced that Andrew G. Backman has been appointed to the newly created position of global head of investor relations. Backman’s new role went into effect on June 30. He has more than 20 years of experience leading investor...
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Lenzing Launches TENCEL Branded Fibers
The Lenzing Group, Lenzing, Austria, recently announced the extension of its fiber identification technology to TENCEL branded lyocell and modal fibers. The successful launch and feedback from the industry on the system used for LENZING ECOVERO branded fibers, as well...
Sun Chemical and DIC Corp. Finalize Acquisition of BASF’s Global Pigments Business
Sun Chemical, Parsippany, N.J., a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, has closed on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE). The acquisition brings together the complementary portfolio of technologies, products,...
Supacolor Enlists ASMR Influencer for New Marketing Campaign
Supacolor, Gardena, Calif., has partnered with Emma Smith aka Emma WhispersRed, well-known ASMR YouTube creator, for its new marketing campaign. Supacolor and Smith have collaborated on the creation of video content that demonstrates the Supacolor heat-pressing...
Avient Acquires MagnaColours Ltd.
Avient Corporation, Cleveland, has announced it has acquired United Kingdom-based MagnaColours Ltd. for $48 million. “Magna represents an important investment in sustainable solutions, as brand owners seek alternatives to legacy technologies,” says Robert M....
Gildan Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Gildan Activewear, Montreal, and its entire portfolio of company-owned brands, including Gildan, Alstyle, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors, has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. “At Gildan, we have a vision of Making Apparel Better, and we have long been...
Why You Should Be Using Hashtags
Hashtags are a powerful social media tool that help you gain more followers and exposure and increase your social interaction if used properly. But they are also confusing, and as a result, they are ignored or not used properly. Even if you have never used a hashtag...
ColDesi Adds Four New Team Members
ColDesi, Inc., Tampa, Fla., has added Mitchell Starr, Scott Romano, and Robin Dykes as new account managers and Ashley Killingsworth as a customer care representative. Starr has expansive sales experience including owning his own bagel shop for 20 years. He has also...
Epson Launches SureColor 24-Inch Desktop Dye-Sublimation Printer
Epson America, Los Alamitos, Calif., recently introduced the 24-inch SureColor F570 Professional Edition desktop dye-sublimation printer. Ideal for professionals creating promotional products and apparel decorations, including personalizing awards, mugs, mousepads,...
Equipment Zone Names New Business Development Manager
Equipment Zone Inc., Franklin Lakes, N.J., has named Geoff Baxter as its new business development manager. Owner Harry Oster says Baxter will be responsible for introducing dramatically affordable, new solutions to large-volume digital printing customers. "The apparel...
Beaver Paper Group Installs Largest Robotic Arm in the U.S.
Beaver Paper Group, Atlanta, has installed a state-of-the-art Robotic Arm and Precision Perforator to their newly remodeled production division. The Dalmec Robotic Arm Manipulator has been designed and manufactured to handle paper rolls up to 11 feet in length and two...
ColDesi Adds Epson SureColor F2100 to Equipment Lineup
ColDesi, Inc., Tampa, Fla., has added the Epson SureColor F2100 DTG printer to its lineup of customization equipment. Epson’s flagship model, the F2100 DTG Printer, provides increased reliability, greater productivity, and an enhanced print quality compared to the...









