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  • ATA NZ Members take Home 8 IAA Awards

    For more than 75 years, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and manufacture incorporating specialty fabrics. The 46-category competition, sponsored by ATA (formerly known as IFAI) since 1946, is an excellent opportunity for ATA members and non-members to display work, gain professional recognition and become

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  • Working together to reduce waste

    Working together to reduce waste

    Thanks to Plastics NZ’s ‘CircularConnect’ programme, The Environment Innovation Centre (EIC) got to work with two great teams at Flo & Frankie and Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand. Some of the composite plastic waste streams from advanced textiles companies are difficult (or even impossible) to recycle – so the EIC provided, Duncan’s Canvas, with a

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  • Industrial Textiles Qualification Support

    As many of you may be aware, the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (formerly OFPANZ) have been working over the last two years with MAST Academy and Hang Aro Rau to develop programmes for the new Level 3 and Level 4 NZ Certificates for Industrial Textiles. This follows an extensive review. There are two new

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  • Shade Plus Has New Owners

    Dion Radburnd has purchased Shade Plus from Barry Wybrow. Dion expressed interest in taking over the business when Barry retired. Barry stayed on throughout the month of September to achieve a smooth handover. On Barry’s last day, the team presented him with a model of the sail and sign out the front of the factory

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  • Sustainable Waste Management Study

    Sustainable Waste Management Study

    Over Autumn, ATA NZ worked with Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) to design and trial sustainable waste management strategies for the outdoor and industrial textile industry. The EIC team worked with volunteer ATA NZ member, Duncan’s Canvas, to create, communicate and produce better environmental outcomes. The first stage of this project targeted plastic waste materials, particularly

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  • 2024 Cutting Edge Issue 2
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    2024 Cutting Edge Issue 2

    In this issue of the Cutting Edge, sponsored by Rainbow Shade, you will read about the winners of the 2024 Award for Excellence. You will hear from the speakers at the conference There has been a qualification update from MAST Academy We have had 5 new members join us.

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  • 2024 Conference and Trade Show

    We have got a fantastic Lineup of speakers coming to the trade show this week. Wednesday 19th June Kevin Biggar – From Couch Potato to winner of the 5,000km Trans Atlantic Rowing Race, Kevin will share with us what he has learned from rowing across an ocean to trekking to a pole. Thursday 20th JuneDr

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  • Industrial Textiles Fabrication Qualification Review Update

    The Textiles Qualifications Advisory Group have been busy this year working with Hanga Aro Rau to progress the new level 3 & 4 Qualification. MAST Academy will be sharing an update on where we stand with the new qualifications with us at our conference in Christchurch.

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  • 2024 Cutting Edge Issue 1
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    2024 Cutting Edge Issue 1

    In this issue of the Cutting Edge you will find out what to expect at the 2024 OFPANZ Trade Show and Conference. We have had two new members join us, Event Industries from Wairau Valley and JHC Shade by Design from Whangarei Enter in the 2024 Awards for Excellence before the 22nd April. Qualification Review

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  • REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IS OPEN

    REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IS OPEN

    Registration for the highly anticipated Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand Conference and Trade Show is now open! This event promises to be an experience featuring networking opportunities, and access to the latest achievements in the textile industry. Event Details: Why Attend? Registration Information: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within

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