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IFAI Webinar: Smart Fabrics Market, Current Developments
January 9th, 2018
January 17, 2018 | 1 p.m. CST $29 Members; $79 Non-Members This IFAI webinar provides a comprehensive overview of recent smart fabric applications used in a number of government, commercial, medical and consumer market segments. The discussion will cover developments in the military, law enforcement, safety and protective markets, the wearable electronics consumer retail market, the […]
HEYtex USA announces two new hires
November 21st, 2017
HEYtex USA, a Pulaski, Va.-based subsidiary of HEYtex Group, has hired Eric Woodie as purchasing and logistics manager and Carol Stevenson as Northeast sales manager. Woodie served nine years in the Marines before pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Entering the workforce, he gained a position in materials purchasing management, logistics and strategic sourcing […]
Member Message
August 9th, 2017
Dear TA Member: The Tarp Association's nominations committee met on July 26th to review nominations for this year's TA Advisory Board election. I am pleased to announce, on the Committee's behalf, that the following nominee is being recommended for the position that is becoming available in September: Director / Three Year Term Sidney Sponseller, HEYtex […]
Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 Is Huge Success
April 6th, 2017
Over 2100 attendees gathered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida for Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, the biggest geosynthetics show in the industry. Geotechnical Frontiers combined the annual Geo-Congress and the biennial Geosynthetics Conference into a super-event held once every six years. “We had a great show and we’re delighted with both the turnout and […]
Covering the environment
February 20th, 2017
Eco-concerns increase in truck and tarp industry These days, nearly every business is burdened with some kind of environmental challenge. These challenges include cutting landfill deposits, disposing toxic-laden wastes in a proper manner and educating employees on workplace recycling. Nearly every company has pressures from regulators and customers to change their products and processes to […]
IFF announces 2017 scholarships
February 7th, 2017
Students have until June 10, 2017, to apply for any of four $5,000 scholarships available through The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF). Each year, IFF awards several scholarships to degree-seeking students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities or technical schools. The scholarships are paid directly to the students’ schools for fall semester tuition. Available scholarships include: Textile […]
More than covered
February 1st, 2017
Demands increase for truck covers and tarps that offer weather protection and driver convenience. With millions of trucks being utilized across a wealth of industries, tarps and truck covers are big business for manufacturers and specialty fabric suppliers. As the industry continues to grow, some companies have increased their efforts to gain market share within […]
IFAI Expo 2016: shade and weather protection
December 1st, 2016
The special shade section on the show flow featured end products ranging from retractable awning systems, shade structures and canopies to motorized shade and weather solutions of all types. Programming and events included “Super Tuesday” seminars, tours of local shops and a keynote lunch, plus Wednesday evening’s opening reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. […]
IFAI Expo 2017 information available
November 16th, 2016
Information about IFAI Expo 2017 is now available on the show’s website. IFAI Expo 2017 will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., Sept. 26–29. It will highlight three show floor areas: specialty fabrics, advanced textiles and shade & weather protection. The show will feature a broad marketplace connecting thousands […]
Toggle bar
October 1st, 2016
American Plastics’ plastic hardware line now includes a T-bar component that makes it easier to tie down tarps, banners or just about anything that requires the use of an ordinary toggle ball. The T-bar is made out of Nylon 6 plastic and measures 1.5 inches long, is lightweight and easily fastens tarps or screens to […]