https://pressroom.prlog.org/IFAI_News/ About Industrial Fabrics Association International - Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is a not-for-profit trade association whose member companies represent the international specialty fabrics marketplace. IFAI provides magazines, conferences, information services and a bookstore. https://www.prlog.org/10084089-get-customized-quotes-for-truck-covers-and-tarps-quickly.html New Web site allows truck owners to quickly quote out tarps and truck covers from over 100 manufacturers.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:15:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10078862-thermal-protection-hot-topic-at-ifai-expo-2008.html The upcoming IFAI Expo 2008 will host a Safety Conference on thermal protection, textiles applications in motorsports, military protective fabrics, fire-retardancy, and other protective textiles and apparel October 20-21 in Charlotte, N.C.Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:32:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10073268-ifai-canada-expo-2008-featured-earth-friendly-options-innovative-designs-for-specialty-textiles.html Specialty fabrics industry members doing business Canada gathered March 6-8 in Montreal for the annual IFAI Canada Expo, networking and educational event. Keynote speaker Rodney Wilts spoke on measurable indicators for sustainability.Mon, 19 May 2008 21:32:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10070435-new-consumer-resource-from-the-marine-fabricators-association.html Boaters can now find all the products they are looking for to customize their boat exterior and interior. New website offers examples of covers, tops, upholstery, proper care and trends. Find a local fabricator through the shop locator.Fri, 09 May 2008 14:33:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10069840-language-specifying-use-of-geosynthetics-submitted-for-water-resources-development-act-2008.html The U.S. House of Representatives will consider increasing use of geosynthetics materials by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and increasing funding for research involving geosyntheticsWed, 07 May 2008 17:36:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10067477-levees-reinforced-with-geosynthetics-perform-exceptionally-well.html Levees reinforced with geosynthetic materials in New Orleans withstood Hurricane Katrina and flooding. Geosynthetics stablize the ground, reduce use of traditional stabilizers, conserve natural resources and provide a reliable building base.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10067086-top-textile-industry-associations-converge-at-ifai-expo-2008.html The National Textile Association, the Textile Bag and packaging Association, and the Textile Information Users Council will locate their association meetings at IFAI Expo 2008, the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas, Charlotte, N.C.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:37:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10065403-ifai-advanced-textiles-2008-european-entrepreneur-networking-conference.html High-tech specialty fabrics companies will gather June 12-13 in Berlin for the first European-based conference organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:22:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10064535-geoamericas-2008-drew-engineers-worldwide-together.html Pan-American conference GeoAmericas 2008 and GRI-21 brought nearly 1,000 participants from 26 countries to network, learn and do business. Over 238 papers covered topics including geo-environmental, mining, erosion and agriculture.Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:33:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10059690-the-industrial-fabrics-association-international-announces-new-business-building-member-benefits.html IFAI announces four new benefits for its members: lease financing, payroll processing, credit card and expense management, and logistics and transportation management serives.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:54:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10058282-usifi-announces-outlook-conference-2008-the-power-of-innovation.html Outlook Conference 2008, May 5-6, Asheville, N.C. is a leadership forum for the specialty fabrics industry. Respected leaders from 3M, Enventys and PCI Fibres will speak on innovation.Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:05:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10057160-ifai-publisher-mary-hennessy-celebrates-20-year-mark.html IFAI celebrates the 20-year employment of its Publisher Mary Hennessy. Hennessay was first hired in February 1988 as a member recruitment specialist and has served as manager of Membership Sales, Advertising Sales, and is also VP-Communications.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:20:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10049390-ifai-introduces-the-specialty-fabrics-review-magazine.html The Industrial Fabrics Association International announces it has renamed its flagship magazine and redesigned the format and content.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:54:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10049386-attendees-got-the-inside-story-at-ifai-tent-conference-2008.html Tent rental industry leaders attend IFAI Tent Conference 2008, Jan. 24-26 in Long Beach, Calif., to discover new tent rental business strategies and network within the industry.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:40:19 GMT