http://www.glenraven.com/index.php?lang=en News feed for the Glen Raven web site en-us Copyright 2006 Glen Raven, Inc. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:29:54 EST 60 http://www.glenraven.com/news/glenraven.gif http://www.glenraven.com/index.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20121112.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics will debut the industry's first awning and shade fabrics featuring recycled fiber during the IFAI Expo that begins on Nov. 7 in Boston. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20121112.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120918.php?lang=en Marcia Blake, a nationally recognized authority on outdoor décor who has served as a consultant to Glen Raven and patio store retailers for the past two years, has joined Glen Raven Custom Fabrics on a full-time basis as merchandising manager. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120918.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120910.php?lang=en Glen Raven, Inc., has been selected as the North Carolina Manufacturer of the Year in the large company category in a program sponsored by McGladrey LLP, the nation's fifth largest assurance, tax and consulting firm, and Fifth Third Bank, in cooperation with the North Carolina Chamber. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120910.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120824.php?lang=en In response to growing demand for Sunbrella fabrics woven with specialty yarn colors and constructions, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics is creating a new yarn plant in Burlington, N.C. The new operation, which represents a $10 million investment, is being designed specifically to meet customer requests for increasingly diverse and highly decorative Sunbrella fabrics. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120824.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120612.php?lang=en Pindler and Pindler, a leading international fabrics and trim resource for the interior design trade, has added an exclusive line of European-inspired fabrics from the Richard Frinier Collection for Sunbrella®. “Maison et Jardin” features Frinier’s interpretation of classic linen constructions and coordinating stripes and jacquards, resulting in elegant home décor that offers legendary Sunbrella performance. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120612.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120611.php?lang=en Heather textures and subtle colors make for a striking combination in the latest collections of Sunbrella® fabrics introduced during June Showtime in High Point. With design elements that include new heathered yarns and soft textures such as chenille and boucle, the collections – Thistle, Ignite, Cultivate, Cove and Solitude – coordinate with existing Sunbrella fabrics or stand alone for a variety of upholstery options. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120611.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120529.php?lang=en Glen Raven, a 132-year-old company that has evolved into a global manufacturing, marketing and sales organization, has launched a new Concept Gallery that is designed to encourage collaborative approaches to innovation with the company's customers, trade partners and associates. Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120529.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120325.php?lang=en The beauty and durability of Sunbrella® fabrics will come to life this month with the launch of a new multi-platform advertising campaign that includes artistic print ads, stop animation videos, behind-the-scenes footage and website enhancements that instantly connect visitors to the Sunbrella brand. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120325.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120312.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics today announced that two of its new Sunbrella Contract fabrics - a filling-face twill and plain-weave canvas - have attained Silver level compliance with the NSF/ANSI 336-2011 Sustainable Assessment for Commercial Furnishings Fabrics. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120312.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120221.php?lang=en Strata Geogrid Helps Turn Unusable Land to Premium Airport Parking in Seattle Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120221.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120117.php?lang=en Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has announced a partnership with Sunbrella® fabrics for a new Sidewalk Surfer™ collection to be available at retail in January 2012 as part of its spring line. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120117.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120112.php?lang=en Glen Raven Transportation has acquired Rhodes Trucking, an Alamance County-based trucking company that specialized in flatbed transportation services. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20120112.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111101.php?lang=en Every year in Boca Grande, Fla., Miller High Life and Yamaha sponsor the largest and richest live-release tarpon tournament in the world, the Professional Tarpon Tournament Series. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111101.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111028.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics will expand its Sunbrella fabric portfolio during IFAI Expo Americas with the introduction of Sunbrella® Clarity, an awning fabric with low-maintenance attributes geared toward the commercial awning industry. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111028.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111026.php?lang=en Glen Raven Technical Fabrics has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Jennmar, Inc., an international leader in mine safety products and materials. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111026.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111021.php?lang=en The Day Dream Collection of Sunbrella® Contract with Defiance™ fabrics recently won a Silver award in the Best of NeoCon Awards, which is one of the highest trade conference recognitions. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111021.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111014.php?lang=en Glen Raven's Sunbrella® fabrics manufacturing center in Anderson, S.C., has been recognized as a Gold Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association, which is promoting positive workplace changes that result in healthier employees. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111014.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111012.php?lang=en The completion of a solar array atop Glen Raven’s Sunbrella® Yarn Manufacturing Center in Norlina, N.C., was recognized during a special event at the plant on Monday (Oct. 10.) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111012.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111003.php?lang=en The Sunbrella brand team led by Hal Hunnicutt, vice president, and Gina Wicker, design and creative director, is reaching out to consumers from coast-to-coast this summer and fall with a number of exciting projects. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20111003.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110921.php?lang=en Glen Raven Logistics is expanding its services to companies involved in import-export enterprises with the addition of Prestine Macy as director of international logistics. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110921.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110829.php?lang=en The Sunbrella® brand of performance fabrics, which are manufactured in an ultra-modern facility in Anderson County, have been named title sponsor for the 2011 Labor Day Omnium/Tour de La France and Celebrate Anderson community event, which will feature USA Cycling and US Handcycling sanctioned professional bicycle racing, family cycling and a free patriotic concert and fireworks. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110829.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110727.php?lang=en Sunbrella® fabrics is a sponsor of the 2011 Southern Living Idea House that opened in Horseshoe Bay, Texas this month, with prominent placement on retractable awnings, a loggia and numerous outdoor furniture settings. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110727.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110725.php?lang=en Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, makers of Sunbrella® fabrics, has launched a sailboat makeover project designed to provide insights into the step-by-step process for transforming a boat's interior and exterior through the use of fabrics. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110725.php?lang=en http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110711.php?lang=en As part of a continuing program to improve the wildlife habitat surrounding its Sunbrella® fabrics manufacturing center in Anderson, S.C., Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has planted 25,000 pine trees on adjacent undeveloped land. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EDT http://www.glenraven.com/news/20110711.php?lang=en