INVISTA announced that SCS Global Services (SCS), an internationally recognized independent certifier and standards developer, has provided third-party validation of the Antron fiber brand Comparative Claims Standards Process. This ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes--Part 2:Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances (GB2099.2-2012) has been released and taken effect on Dec. 1 st, 2013 to instead of GB2099.2-1997. The details are ...
Tags: CCC Standard, certification, socket Certification, outlets Certification
Surfaces and ICRI are partnering to provide the floor covering industry a new certification at Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2014. The ICRI Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Certification Program will be offered for the first time at ...
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United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has signed contracts to build some of the world's largest and greenest container ships – all of which will be classed by DNV. Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea (HHI) is to build the five 18,000 TEU ...
Tags: Shipping, logistics, Container Ships
At the end of July 2013, the Swabian knitted fabrics manufacturer, Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG, became the first textile company in Germany and the EU economic area to be awarded the OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) ...
Tags: STeP Certificate, Mattes&Ammann
Transport Certification Australia (TCA) will be expanding the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) to incorporate the use of type-approved on-board mass units (OBMU), to be known as IAP Mass (IAPm). Commonly recognised as weigh scales or mass ...
Aleddra LED Lighting, a business unit of Lightel Technologies, Inc., announces that its energy-efficient LED T8 EasiRetrofit tubes are now qualified by Design Lights Consortium (DLC) for utility rebates. Aleddra, an upstart LED technology ...
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published in the Federal Register a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on proposed changes to the guaranty provisions of the Fur Rules under the Fur Products Labeling Act. These ...
Tags: Fur Rules, Textile Products
ALI partners with Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) to administer the computer-based tests in Canada. Canadian candidates enrolled in the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification Program now have more options for ...
The compression garment manufacturers are trying out innovative technologies to create new designs and patterns in the clothing line. The latest technological advancements in the compression clothing sector include 3D printing and smart ...
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US-based Aggredyne has obtained ISO 13485 certification for implementing rigorous quality control program related to the manufacture of the AggreGuide family of platelet function analyzers. The ISO 13485 certification covers the design, ...
Tags: Medical Device, CE Mark
Passage Foods USA has announced that its cooking sauces are now certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). The Passage Foods range includes Passage to Mexico, Passage to Thailand, Passage to Morocco, and ...
In line with its plans to consolidate its market position, KappAhl has stated the goal of becoming best at integrated campaigns. Its most recent initiative in this regard, has been to procure an overarching media agency for the fashion ...
Tags: Apparel, Accessories
While NeoCon 2013, held recently at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, saw only a slight increase in attendance—41,488 people this year compared to 40,947 at last year's event—the show was full of energy, optimism and crowded ...
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LORD Corporation announced today that it received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the Richard L. McNeel Business Center, a 50,000-square-foot building honoring ...
Tags: Construction, Green Building