#Yarn & Fiber

2023-09-14

Standard Fiber appoints new marketing executive for omnichannel approach to growth

Standard Fiber has named Trina Solomon vice president of marketing and brands, a new position for the company as it expands its omnichannel strategy.

Standard Fiber turns to this marketing pro for new VP position

Standard Fiber, a supplier of home textiles, created the role as part of its omnichannel approach to serving home retailers and partners worldwide, elevating its brand portfolio and corporate marketing strategies, and enhancing support of its sales and design teams.

In her role, Solomon is responsible for corporate and sub-brands, as well as the company’s portfolio of licensed brands including Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, Highclere Castle and DuPont for Your Home. In addition to leading marketing strategies and initiatives for the company, she will partner with retailers and suppliers within the scope of her role.

She reports to Chad Altbaier, president and co-CEO of the company. Solomon brings 15 years of experience in marketing and design contributing to revenue growth across diverse industries such as home textiles, bedding, consumer packaged goods, apparel and automotive.

“Trina’s background and passions are perfectly suited to support the growth of our valued bedding accessory and mattress brand customers,” Altbaier said. “In the short time since joining Standard Fiber, she has added incredible value to our corporate marketing strategies, trade show preparation and follow-up and brand license relationships.”

Prior to joining Standard Fiber, Solomon was senior marketing director for Diamond Mattress where she served on the senior leadership team. She joined Diamond in 2020 as director of marketing from Allied Home where she spent more than five years as marketing director. During her career, she was also a sales manager with General Motors.

From advanced fibres to eco‑focused yarns: Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 set to welcome global industry to Shanghai

From 25 – 27 August, Yarn Expo Autumn 2026 will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) to reinforce its role as a key meeting point for the global yarn and fibre industry. With over 22,000 visitors, the previous edition gathered nearly 580 leading exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, showcasing advanced developments and creative applications that support innovative, sustainable textile design. The upcoming edition will not only present an extensive range of fibre and yarn products, but will also feature a comprehensive fringe programme, including industry forums and trend display areas, providing innovative upstream enterprises with a stage to introduce next‑generation materials and sustainable concepts.

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 concludes, connecting buyers with innovative selection of sustainable yarns and fibres

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 wrapped up successfully on 13 March, as a record-high of over 600 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions welcomed more than 25,000 visitors from 113 countries and regions. Held across 27,000 sqm in Hall 8.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the fair highlighted the textile industry’s accelerating shift toward a lower-impact, more functional future. Exhibitors presented eco-friendly organic, regenerated and recycled yarns and fibres, alongside innovative options such as sweat-resistant and high-performance materials. A comprehensive fringe programme further enriched the event, offering practical market insights and new networking opportunities.

Lenzing advances its transformation: Higher EBITDA, stronger free cash flow and more than EUR 200 million in cost savings

The business performance of the Lenzing Group in 2025 was affected particularly in the second half of the year by external factors such as international tariff measures, subdued demand and declining market prices. As a result, revenue decreased slightly by 2.3 percent to EUR 2.6 billion, primarily due to lower fiber sales volumes and lower prices for fibers and pulp, which were further negatively impacted by currency developments. Nevertheless, thanks to the comprehensive Performance Program, Lenzing was able to improve its operating performance and key financial indicators compared with the previous year.

Fifteen years of Autoneum – From spin off to global technology leader

What started as a strategic carve‑out has since become the success story of a global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, Autoneum supplies leading automobile manufacturers worldwide with innovative, lightweight and increasingly sustainable solutions.

Kruger, Canada, orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete WetlaceTM hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. With this investment, pulp and paper producer Kruger is preparing to enter the nonwovens market with a new generation of plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes. The line is the first of its kind in Canada and is scheduled to start production in 2028.

Picanol to present its leading weaving technology at ITM 2026

Picanol is pleased to announce it will be participating in ITM 2026 in Istanbul. This is a key event for industry professionals to engage with the Turkish textile industry as well as the extensive international audience attending the fair. During the event, Picanol will present its latest innovations to the visitors in Hall 8, booth 802.