Hemp derivative market growth forecast
August 31st, 2021
According to The Insight Partners’ research study on “Hemp Derivatives Market to 2028–Global Analysis and Forecast–by Type and Application,” the hemp derivative market is projected to reach US$ 20,977.94 million by 2028 from US$ 4,585.43 million in 2019; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2022 to 2028. In 2021, Asia […]
Patrick Industries acquires Tumacs Covers
August 31st, 2021
Patrick Industries, the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier and manufacturer of marine and RV accessories and components, has completed its acquisition of Tumacs Covers, according to the Trade Only Today website. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Penn., with manufacturing plants in Indiana and Pennsylvania and a distribution center in Michigan, Tumacs serves the marine industry as a supplier of […]
IBEX 2021 announces health and safety protocols
August 30th, 2021
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced updated safety protocols for the 30th Anniversary Show scheduled for September 28-30, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. As the situation in Florida continues to develop, new protocols have been established for IBEX 2021 to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors, visitors, partners and guests. IBEX producers are […]
Caldwell joins Sattler Outdura
August 30th, 2021
Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has announced the addition of Chris Caldwell as product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics. Caldwell will be responsible for the development, analysis and management of all furniture and shade fabrics and will work closely with sales and business development to enhance Outdura’s […]
Registration opens for World Marinas Conference in Dubai Oct. 12-14
August 27th, 2021
Registration is open for the 2021 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, set to take place in Dubai Oct. 12-14. The conference will bring together 200 participants comprising the region’s leading marina and club operators, owners and vendors along with related government agency representatives. The event will showcase innovations in the new marina and boatyard products and […]
Textile recycling market outlook
August 27th, 2021
According to the report “Textile Recycling Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026,” the global textile recycling market reached a value of around US$ 5 billion in 2020. The global textile recycling market is expected to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years. Textile recycling refers to the method of […]
Global textile coatings market forecast
August 26th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the market for textile coatings is expected to grow at a CAGR of less than 4% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. Major factors driving the market studied are increasing standards for protective textiles. Thermoplastics have dominated the global textile coatings market due to their superior properties […]
In memoriam: Wayne M. Yonce
August 25th, 2021
Wayne M. Yonce, 77, of Champaign, Ill., died on August 16, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease with dementia. Yonce owned and operated Twin City Tent and Awning for more than 50 years until his retirement in 2018. He was considered a pioneer in the industrial fabrics industry. Throughout his distinguished […]
Sea Tow Foundation launches new life jacket loaner stations
August 25th, 2021
The Sea Tow Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of safe boating practices, will work with 154 organizations and agencies to establish new Life Jacket Loaner Stations and restock existing stations for the 2021 summer boating season, according to the boatingindustry.com website. With more than 750 Life Jacket Loaner Stations already […]
Indorama Ventures to acquire Oxiteno
August 25th, 2021
Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemicals producer, has agreed to acquire Brazil-based Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio, a subsidiary of Ultrapar Participações S.A. The acquisition gives IVL a unique portfolio in high-value surfactants and significantly extends its existing Integrated Oxides and Derivatives (IOD) business. Oxiteno is a leading integrated surfactants producer and […]