2010 Headlines
Tri Vantage, Custom Fabrics stage booths at Casual Show2010.12.28 — The annual Casual Furniture Market in Chicago each September is a key event for the industry, bringing together retailers and furniture makers i...
Park Avenue plant earns certification for health and safety2010.12.22 — Glen Raven's Park Avenue Finishing Plant has earned certification from NSF International, a globally recognized standards organization that work...
Stratagrid used for new outlet mall in Mebane2010.11.18 — When shoppers descend on the new Tanger Outlet Mall in Mebane, N.C. this holiday season, they will find a site with ample parking that is easy t...
Technical Fabrics lab obtains advanced certification2010.11.05 — Our lab at Technical Fabric's Park Avenue facility has been accredited by the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), making it one of only about three do...
Strata Geosystems India awarded ISO 9001 certification2010.11.02 — Strata Geosystems India’s manufacturing plant, which produces high-tenacity geogrids, has received the ISO 9001:2008.
Glen Raven Showcasing New FIRESIST® Fabric Color, Stripes During IFAI Expo2010.10.27 — Glen Raven will showcase an expanded line of FIRESIST® flame retardant awning fabrics during IFAI Expo in Orlando. With one new solid color and...
Ajay Bhardwaj named Custom Fabrics director of planning2010.09.28 — With hundreds of different colors and patterns and with constantly changing customer needs, the job of production planning for Glen Raven Custom...
Technical Fabrics shifts assignments in support of lamination2010.09.22 — With the continuing expansion of production capabilities at the Park Avenue finishing plant, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics has announced addition...
Glen Raven Asia sponsors forum at Shanghai Expo2010.09.14 — Glen Raven Asia recently served as a named sponsor for an urban best practices and architectural design forum in China jointly underwritten by t...
Business managers named for Dickson Coatings St. Clair, PTL2010.09.08 — Dickson Coatings has recently named business managers for its two operating companies.
Full line of technical fabrics offerings featured at shows2010.08.26 — From military to flag and banner and from geo grid to automotive, Glen Raven
Technical Fabrics featured its full product offerings during the T...
Fred Rogers named director of supply chain2010.08.20 — Fred Rogers, formerly director of planning and logistics for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, has been named director of supply chain, a newly created...
Glen Raven Awarded Export Achievement Certificate2010.08.17 — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Glen Raven, Inc. an "Export Achievement Certificate" in recognition of the North Carolina...
Piedmont Natural Gas selects Glenguard fabrics2010.08.11 — Piedmont Natural Gas, an energy services company with one million customers in the Carolinas and Tennessee, has selected Glen Raven's GlenGuard...
Park Avenue expanding quality focus to trade partners2010.08.05 — The Park Avenue Finishing Plant is enhancing its focus on product quality by reaching out with quality recommendations to companies that provide...
Glen Raven re-launches Sunsharp fabric collection2010.08.02 — Glen Raven is re-launching the Sunsharp collection this spring with a revitalized offering of popular colors and styles.
Roger Gant, Jr.2010.07.27 — Roger Gant, Jr., who served as President of Glen Raven, Inc. from 1972 to 1989, has died at the age of 86. Mr. Gant served the company in a var...
Dickson Coatings Evergreen fabrics recognized by ISO2010.07.23 — As sign and banner printers and their retail customers evaluate display options, the eco-friendly nature of EverGreen fabrics from Dickson Coati...
New shop in Ecuador features all Sunbrella fabrics2010.07.20 — Sunbrella® fabrics are continuing to grow in popularity in South America as evidenced by a newly opened fabrics shop in Quito, Ecuador that spe...
Glen Raven Asia joins Shanghai expo sponsorship2010.07.13 — Glen Raven Asia is participating in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, which is set to run through October.
Dickson-Constant launches mobile website2010.07.09 — Because customers may need product information at any time and at any place, Dickson-Constant has optimized its website, www.dickson-constant.co...
Glen Raven associates donate time, talents to community causes2010.07.07 — Glen Raven associates continue to demonstrate their commitment to community service, recently participating in charitable events designed to sup...
Park Avenue finishing adds lamination capabilities2010.06.30 — Technical Fabrics' Park Avenue finishing plant has added another tool to its performance fabric's tool kit - fabric lamination.
Joe Ruggiero marks 10th anniversary of home brand2010.06.25 — Sunbrella® fabrics are continuing to grow in popularity for interior décor as evidenced by the spring furniture market in High Point.
Dickson-Constant supports relief effort in Haiti2010.06.21 — Dickson-Constant has donated more than 22,000 ml of coated cotton fabric from out-of-date stock for the relief effort in Haiti.
Italian church creates church-like atmosphere with Evergreen2010.06.17 — When the Church of Italy wanted to create a church-like feel for a large meeting space, they turned to EverGreen fabrics from Dickson Coatings.
Dickson-Constant sponsoring student regatta2010.06.09 — The Edhec Cup, Europe’s largest sailing competition for students, is organized by students from Edhec Business School in Lille (home of Dickso...
Glen Raven Anderson Plant honored for safety2010.06.02 — The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation have recently recognized Glen Raven'...
Tri Vantage launching new products, promotions2010.05.19 — With the prime selling season upon us once again, Tri Vantage is launching new products and promotional programs to help awning and marine fabri...
Bacardi features JetTex fabrics in new U.S. headquarters2010.05.11 — When Bacardi, a 150-year-old, family-controlled spirits company, staged a grand opening event for its new U.S. headquarters in Miami, the compan...
Macy's featuring Sunbrella® fabrics in 19 stores2010.04.28 — Macy's, one of the nation's oldest and best known department stores, recently began featuring Sunbrella® fabrics in 19 stores as part of its ou...
Glen Raven Breaks Ground on Distribution Center in Alamance County2010.04.19 — Tri Vantage, Glen Raven’s distribution subsidiary, has begun construction of a centralized distribution center in Alamance County that will se...
Dickson Marketing Sunbrella® Fabrics for the Outdoors2010.04.07 — Just in time for spring, Dickson Constant has produced a new outdoor fabrics collection sample brochure.
Global marine fabrics collection launched2010.04.01 — Glen Raven has launched a global marine fabrics collection, featuring leading marine offerings under both the Sunbrella® and Dickson® brands.
Glen Raven featured in Cisco case history video2010.03.30 — Glen Raven is being featured in a video case history produced by Cisco Systems to market its WebEx video conferencing system, which is used exte...
Glen Raven Plant in Anderson, S.C. receives Habitat Certification from S.C. Wildlife Federation2010.03.26 — Glen Raven's manufacturing center in Anderson, S.C., has been recognized by the S.C. Wildlife Federation for an ongoing program that is protecti...
Dickson Coatings fabrics featured in advertising2010.03.25 — Advertising takes many forms around the world, including light boxes with revolving displays used in many developing countries.
Dickson-Constant marketing Alto FR for fire retardancy2010.03.23 — The emphasis on fire retardant fabrics is strong all around the world, which led Dickson-Constant to develop the latest innovation in this segme...
Glen Raven supports global education for Elon students2010.03.19 — Students from Elon University studying in MBA and law school programs furthered their global educations during January with a trip to Southeast...
