The Lenzing Group, Lenzing, Austria, is partnering with Orange Fiber, an Italian company which has patented the pulp production process for citrus by-products, to produce the first TENCEL branded lyocell fiber made of orange and wood pulp. The new TENCEL Limited...
Nazdar, Shawnee, Kan., has announced that Greg Bengtson will be the company’s new vice president commercial ops officer. In this strategic role, Bengtson will lead sales and marketing functions across the Nazdar family of businesses—including Nazdar Ink Technologies,...
Beaver Paper Group, Atlanta, recently announced the appointment of Johannes Diener as EMEA sales director. Diener will play an essential role in generating new sales and market opportunities while expanding Beaver Paper’s reach in EMEA markets, according to the...
Shirt Lab, Dubuque, Iowa, has opened ticket registration for their next round of decorated apparel industry education. This landmark two-day event will feature some of the brightest minds in business sharing their knowledge to make you better, according to the...
InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., recently hired KJ Jaramillo to lead the marketing departments for Inksoft and its sister company GraphicsFlow. As chief marketing officer, Jaramillo will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of all marketing and advertising...
Sportsman Cap & Bag, Lenexa, Kan., recently announced a new partnership with Atlantis Headwear. “With their high-quality sustainable fabrics, design creativity and timely professionalism, building a partnership with Atlantis Headwear is exciting,” says Dan...
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...
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, 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, 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 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 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...
