http://www.glenraven.com/en/ News feed for the Glen Raven web site en-us Copyright 2006 Glen Raven, Inc. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:36:19 EDT 60 http://www.glenraven.com/en/news/glenraven.gif http://www.glenraven.com/en/ http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021e.php?lang=en America's best known performance fabrics brand - Sunbrella® - is undergoing a brand identity update including the introduction of a new logo. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021e.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021d.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has introduced a "next generation" version of its industry leading Sunbrella awning and marine fabric, offering a 25 percent increase in water repellency with no loss of breathability. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021d.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021c.php?lang=en In a display of confidence for the durability of Sunbrella® awning and marine fabrics, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics is doubling the limited warranty period for color fastness and durability to 10 years. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021c.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021b.php?lang=en Homeowners who are considering the addition of awnings for energy savings are being given yet another incentive to move forward with the purchase - enhanced fabric styling. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021b.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021a.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics is assuring that its iconic Sunbrella® fabrics brand continues its industry leading position with enhanced performance, extended warranty periods, expanded fabric offerings and a new brand identity. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081021a.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081007.php?lang=en Tri Vantage will present the Glen Raven Technical Fabrics' extensive collection of awning and marine performance textiles at IFAI Expo '08 in Charlotte, October 21-23. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20081007.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080801.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, a global leader in performance fabrics including the Sunbrella® brand, has been recognized as one of the newest members of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program (SCEEP), a voluntary initiative that recognizes facilities exercising environmental leadership in the state. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080801.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080729.php?lang=en Burlington native Jerry Richardson, Jr. is a young man on a quest – tighten up his short game while paying his dues on the Tarheel and Nationwide tours, all in route to the ultimate prize – a PGA tour card. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080729.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080508.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics – Americas, makers of the Sunbrella® brand of performance fabrics, has announced the promotion of two senior designers to management positions. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080508.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080502.php?lang=en With a goal of increasing consumer awareness of the benefits of awnings, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and Somfy Systems have launched a national program that includes consumer advertising, dedicated web site and an awning dealer locator. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080502.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080501.php?lang=en Gina Wicker, Director of Design for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics – Americas, has been promoted to Design and Creative Director. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080501.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080402.php?lang=en Delivering the keynote address for Techtextil (April 1, 2008), Glen Raven President and CEO Allen E. Gant, Jr., reminded performance fabrics companies from around the world that "the competition never sleeps" in a global economy and successful companies in the future will be those that can transcend provincial thinking for a world view. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080402.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080304.php?lang=en Glen Raven, Inc., a leading manufacturer of performance fabrics worldwide, today unveiled the name for its new distribution division: Tri Vantage™, LLC. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080304.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080221.php?lang=en Specialty fabrics maker, Glen Raven, Inc., has announced that R. J. Stern, a wholly owned subsidiary of John Boyle Company, will join the company's Technical Fabrics division. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080221.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080123.php?lang=en Technical fabrics maker, Glen Raven, announced that its GlenGuard FR fabrics have been certified as safe for humans by Oeko-Tex, the global association that tests fabrics for more than 100 harmful substances. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080123.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080122.php?lang=en Specialty fabrics maker, Glen Raven, Inc., has announced that the John Boyle Company, Inc. manufacturing facility will become part of the company's Technical Fabrics Division. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20080122.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070918.php?lang=en Glen Raven Logistics, a full-service transportation and logistics company located near Greensboro, N.C., has recently added an on-line quoting service to its Web site, representing yet another service enhancement for this fast-growing subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070918.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070910.php?lang=en A feature story in this week's Washington Post newspaper cites Glen Raven as a leader in North Carolina's "Second Industrial Revolution," reporting that the company is prospering in the global economy by focusing on specialty fabrics that require high-tech equipment and technical expertise. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070910.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070822.php?lang=en Sunbrella® furniture fabrics have been certified as a low-emitting product by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070822.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070508.php?lang=en Glen Raven Logistics was recently presented a Gold award by Great West Casualty Company as part of the 2006 National Fleet Safety Awards Program. Tue, 08 May 2007 16:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070508.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070502.php?lang=en Leib Oehmig has been named president and general manager of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics - Americas, responsible for sales and operations in the U.S., Canada, Central and South America. He is a native of Anderson, S.C. and currently lives in Greensboro, N.C. Wed, 02 May 2007 16:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070502.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070501.php?lang=en Glen Raven, Inc. is moving forward with plans for the combination of its operations with The Astrup Company and John Boyle and Company, announcing the signing and closing of definitive merger agreements through which Astrup and Boyle have become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Glen Raven. Tue, 01 May 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070501.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070208.php?lang=en Glen Raven's new fire retardant awning fabric Firesist HUV made a prime time television premiere during January, courtesy of ABC's Extreme Make Over: Home Edition. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070208.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070202b.php?lang=en Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, a leading global provider of performance fabric solutions, has announced changes in its marketing and sales organization, including the promotion of three managers to vice president. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EST http://www.glenraven.com/news/20070202b.php?lang=en