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Bodd closes $5 million funding round

AU Manufacturing

Bodd has already secured uniform, military and retail customers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia and is currently trialling with health and pharmacy chains in Australia, as well as major apparel retailers and pharmacy wellness brands in North America. Bodd’s hardware is built in Melbourne by Bosch and exported globally.

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Gildan Activewear shareholders to vote on board put forward by alternative investors

Canadian Manufacturing

Shareholders of the Montreal-based apparel manufacturing company will be able to vote on whether the eight nominees should be elected to the board. Gildan Activewear Inc. shareholders will have a chance on May 28, to weigh in on a slate of directors put forward by alternative investors.

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BRP Inc. launches process to sell its marine businesses

Canadian Manufacturing

announced that it is initiating a process for the sale of its Marine businesses namely Alumacraft, Manitou, Telwater (Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and Yellowfin), and Marine parts, accessories and apparel. VALCOURT — BRP Inc.

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CPSC Signals its Regulatory Interest in PFAS

Foley

As it stands, the lack of uniformity among the various jurisdictions makes compliance challenging. 5 The report further identifies 863 different types of PFAS used or detected in these categories of consumer products, including PFAS that may unintentionally be introduced into the products during the manufacturing process.

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Fairfax Financial Holdings to acquire Peak Achievement Athletics

Canadian Manufacturing

With its roots starting in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1927, Bauer Hockey is a hockey equipment and apparel manufacturer. .” In 2017, Fairfax and Sagard purchased Peak, which has a portfolio of global brands that includes BAUER, CASCADE and MAVERIK. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Gildan Activewear’s board announces that Vince Tyra will be President and CEO

Canadian Manufacturing

“When the Board began the external phase of the CEO search back in May of 2023, we knew that scaling the Company in an increasingly complex and competitive environment demanded a hands-on CEO with fresh ideas, deep apparel experience, a keen understanding of manufacturing and expertise in areas like marketing, merchandising and product development.

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Takeaways from 2023 Smart Fabrics Summit

Foley

How will customs treat fabrics that contain e-textiles – like wearable devices, like standard apparel, or as a separate category?

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