June 2008 Issue

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News

  • Congressional act to help recreational marine workers

    The House of Representatives has approved the U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act.

  • Consumer confidence dwindles

    The Conference Board Research Center does not expect a strong summer retail season. Hitting a 30–year low, the percentage of respondents intending to vacation in the next six months plummeted.

  • Emission petition

    Some 5,000 people recently petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an attempt to pass nationwide restrictions on formaldehyde emissions.

  • General Motors layoffs

    In a move from trucks to cars, General Motors will be cutting approximately 3,350 workers from pickup truck and SUV plants in Flint and Pontiac, Mich., Janesville, Wis. and Oshawa, Ontario.

  • Airbags for bikers

    The Dutch Cyclists’ Union has called for cars to be installed with an airbag in the front of the windscreen to better protect cyclists during collisions with automobiles.

  • Thomas Moser Cabinetmakers seat the Pope

    Thomas Moser Cabinetmakers recently supplied the chairs for the Pope’s welcoming ceremony at the White House.

  • La-Z-Boy lifesaver

    People living in Macon County, Lafayette, Tenn., are picking up the pieces after a massive tornado outbreak in May that plagued the southern states.

  • Architex second green collection

    Architex, a Chicago–based supplier of upholstery fabrics and wall coverings, has announced a new eco–friendly fabric line through an agreement with designer Angela Adams.

  • New AHFA sustainability award

    The American Home Furnishing Alliance (AHFA) created a new award to recognize sustainable practices and social responsibility in the furniture industry.

  • MBDC certification for Bella-Dura

    The maker of Bella–Dura fabrics, Wearbest Sil–Tex Mills Inc., announced that the fabrics earned a Silver certification by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC).

  • Yes Essentials could improve resale value

    Milliken & Co. released findings from an analysis that the company’s line of automobile fabrics and mats, Yes Essentials, has the potential to add value to used vehicles through improved perceived quality and actual condition improvements.

  • Sustainable synthetic leather

    The Baiksan Lintex Corporation, a South Korea–based fabric manufacturer, has added an Estman Chemical Company product to its Cleanoble synthetic leather.

  • Soy foam

    Several furniture companies are beginning to use soy foam and other eco-friendly materials.

  • Think pink in 2009

    Throw blanket producer Textillery Weavers says pink will be 2009’s leading hue.

  • Joe Ruggiero goes green with Viro

    Teaming up with Viro, the maker of all–weather wicker, Joe Ruggiero designed three new eco–friendly woven patterns.

  • New Foss needle punch line

    Foss Manufacturing unveiled a state–of–the–art needle punch line at their New Hampshire headquarters.

  • Expansion of eco-friendly substrates

    Polymer Group Inc. announced plans to expand the use of its environmentally friendly substrates beyond its already popular acoustic materials.

  • Eco-friendly fabrics showcased

    Douglas Furniture, La–Z–Boy and Robinson & Robinson unveiled new lines of eco–conscious products, including upholstery fabric.

  • Bella-Dura sales team expansion

    Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills Inc. announced that Linda Long will join its sales team.

  • Natural offerings from Foamex

    A major player in the foam industry, Foamex is taking on the world of bedding.

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Products

  • Water-repellent foam

    Polydamp Hydrophobic Melamine (PHM) foam from Polymer Technologies repels water, while keeping low flame, smoke and toxicity levels.

  • Water-repellent belting leather

    A new collection of belting leather from Spinneybeck is 100–percent post consumer recyclable and features an aqueous–based, water–repellent finish.

  • Leather recycled from shoe scraps

    Spinneybeck’s recycled leather is made from ground shoe sole scraps mixed with a water–based adhesive.

  • Colorfast fabric

    Colorlock from Invista is the latest addition to the Cordura line.

  • Blackout drapery fabric

    Spectro’s Two–in–One blackout drapery fabric in custom prints, colors and textures eliminates the need for sewn construction or separate hanging panels and hardware.

  • Plastic grommets

    Plastic grommets and plastic grommet machinery from Sinclair Equipment Company are transparent so fabric colors are visible, not the grommets.

  • Wood bun feet

    New styles, sizes and profiles of wood bun feet from Outwater are manufactured with pre–inserted 5/16–18–inch thread hanger bolts and tack glides.

  • Epoxy stick for antique repairs

    Mighty Putty fixes minor problems with antiques, such as furniture and automobiles.

  • Cyanoacrylates line

    ITW Devcon introduces a line of fast-setting Permatex brand ZipGrip cyanoacrylate adhesives.

  • Hot melt adhesive

    PAM Fastening Technology Inc. developed UX8012, a hot melt adhesive that applies a strong, clear-finish bond to a variety of materials and substrates.

  • Cutting and spreading system

    The ST 2000 Cutting System from Sinclair, which includes an adjustable unrolling device, a clamping device and a cutting machine, precisely cuts and spreads most materials.

  • Grommet sizing template

    METALgrommets.com developed GROMMETsizer, a heavy–duty vinyl template for sizing grommets, ropes, cables and barbs.

  • Fine wire staplers

    F1B Fine Wire staplers by Fasco America come in three styles that are light, powerful and long lasting.

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Projects

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Business

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