March 2009 Issue

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  • Congress being asked to extend NOL carryback period

    Congress is being urged to extend the net operating loss (NOL) carryback period to five years from the current two-year allowance to help businesses suffering from tough economic times.

  • First fiberglass gas-electric boat introduced

    A gas-electric hybrid boat from Scout Boats combines a 20-horsepower outboard with two 36-volt motors to create the 145 Hybrid, the industry’s first fiberglass hybrid vessel.

  • Lacey Act contains new amendments

    The Lacey Act contains new amendments that require manufacturers and importers of wood and plant products to ensure their products received are legal.

  • Repreve fiber line includes recycled polyester

    The Repreve fiber line from yarn producer Unifi now includes a recycled polyester staple fiber.

  • CPSC accredits Hohenstein Institute

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has accredited the Hohenstein Institute as an independent testing laboratory, which entitles the institute to test toys and textiles destined for U.S. markets for compliance with legally set lead limits.

  • University claims development of strongest polyester fibers

    Researchers at North Carolina State University College of Textiles have developed a new fiber-making process to produce what is believed to be the strongest polyester fibers ever made.

  • Spiky nanofilaments revolutionize waterproofing

    Swiss researchers coated polyester fabric with tiny silicone nanofilaments and the result is a whole new level of waterproofing.

  • Researchers study new carbon nanofiber foam technology

    Carbon nanofibers have been found to reduce flammability of upholstered furniture when added in small amounts to polyurethane foams.

  • Winter boat show sales better than expected

    Exhibitors at the first five National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) boat shows of the season—New York, Kansas City, Nashville, San Diego and New Orleans—reported better-than-expected sales and healthy buying crowds.

  • Rainier acquires Wave Guide

    Rainier Industries recently acquired Wave Guide Technologies, manufacturer of Wave Guide power screen systems, Wave Aire retractable screen doors and the Wave Series shade systems.

  • MarChem changes name

    MarChem Coated Fabrics Inc., manufacturer of Top Notch and Top Gun marine and awning fabrics, changed its name to MarChem Custom Fabrics Inc., dba MarChem CFI.

  • 3M and Bozzetto in distribution agreement

    3M Protective Materials has entered into a distribution agreement with Bozzetto Inc., producer of textile chemical products.

  • Milliken certified as carbon negative

    The Leonardo Academy, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainability among competitive businesses, has certified the global operations of Milliken & Co. in Spartanburg, S.C., as carbon negative.

  • Hacker expands production facilities

    Hacker Boat Co. Inc. has expanded production facilities by acquiring a 32,000-square-foot production facility in Ticonderoga, N.Y.

  • Companies to give away free heatcutters

    Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc., Aurora, Ill., has teamed up with HSGM Inc., manufacturer of German-made heatcutters, to give away one hand-held heatcutter each month.

  • Rowley acquires Resin Solutions

    Rowley Co. has acquired custom decorative drapery hardware manufacturer Resin Solutions Inc.

  • Sales changes at Miller Weldmaster

    Miller Weldmaster in Navarre, Ohio, has promoted field service engineer Eric Helmick to manager of the Miller Weldmaster Roadshow.

  • Taylor Made chooses Brunger as export representative

    Taylor Made Products has selected Brunger Export Inc. as factory-direct export representative in order to better serve its international customers.

  • Seaman adds state-of-the-art coating line

    Richard N. Seaman, president and CEO of Seaman Corp., recently announced that the company has completed the first phase of its capital investment program with the installation of a $5.5 million state-of-the-art liquid coating line at the Bristol, Tenn., manufacturing facility.

  • Michael Blunt leads YKK fastening business

    Former senior vice president of sales, Michael Blunt, has been appointed Fastening Business Leader for YKK’s North and Central America region, as well as president of the company’s subsidiaries, YKK USA and Tape Craft Corporation.

  • Authentication backing on Enduratex products

    Vinyl-coated fabrics manufacturer Enduratex is printing an identifying backing on its products to combat imitations and knock-offs.

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