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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
- 7 Oct 2024
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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
- 1 Oct 2024
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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
- 14 Jun 2024
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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
- 4 Mar 2024
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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
- 2 Mar 2024
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Who will be the first ATA NZ Apprentice of the Year?
Do you know someone working on their Level 3 Qualification for Industrial Textile Fabrication? Now is their time to shine!. Whether they have been an apprentice for a few weeks or a couple of years, now is the time to take the opportunity to enter the Advanced Textiles Association -NZ Annual Apprentice of the Year
- 1 Mar 2024
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Call for Entries: 2024 Awards for Excellence
It’s that time of the year again! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of entries for the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand 2024 Awards for Excellence. About the Awards: The Awards for Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements, innovations, and contributions within the textile industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star,
- 8 Feb 2024
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OFPANZ Name Change to Advanced Textiles Association – New Zealand
At the AGM held in Tauranga on 26th August 2023, the members voted to change the association’s name from the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand to the Advanced Textiles Association – New Zealand. (ATA-NZ). After 35 years, this change marks a desire to encompass a broader scope within the textiles industry. In February
- 14 Mar 2023
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Inspiring Futures Grants Announced
The first recipients of grants from the Inspiring Futures Foundation have been announced. They include the development of a website and national network for women in the automotive industry, a student loan scheme, and a co-ordinator for a qualifications upgrade. The Inspiring Futures Foundation was established to provide financial support for those working and studying
- 1 Mar 2023
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2023 Cutting Edge Issue 1
In this issue of the Cutting Edge Sponsored by MAST Academy you will find out what to expect at the 2023 OFPANZ Trade Show and Conference. We have had one new member join us, Sloans from Central Hawkes Bay. Learn some tips and tricks for entering in the 2023 Awards for Excellence. Bizdom shares 5
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