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After a year-and-a-half of virtual meetings during the pandemic, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) hosted its first in-person event, its annual OUTLOOK® Conference, August 29-31 here. And turnout and engagement indicated the industry was more than ready to come face to face with colleagues to learn, network and reconnect.

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Textile industry reps show up en masse / in masks at TTNA21

Techtextil North America, which took place last week for the first time since February 2019, resembled those pre-pandemic good ol’ days in many ways – but at the same time felt completely different.

Masks and often awkward greetings ranging from fist bumps to elbow taps and, eventually in many cases, to old-fashioned handshakes between old friends and new was the order of the three-day show, which was staged August 23-25. City-mandated face covering regulations often made it difficult to breathe for some during the 90+ degree days that could not be fully tamped down inside, even with the AC pumping full blast in the lower level of the Raleigh Convention Center.

Still, the show represented a return of sorts for the textile industry after 18+ months of lockdowns and virtual meetings.

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Dean Curbishley, founder of Fastec Services, in his shop

Sam Hiatt, senior engineer

Judson Snyder, test sample technician

Dean Curbishley, founder of Fastec Services, in his shop

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Metal detector product, services provider

Brit creates American Dream by founding Fastec Services

20-year-old firm represents CEIA in North America

Since its founding 20 years ago in Dean Curbishley’s basement in Buffalo, N.Y., Fastec Services LLC has established itself as America's leading expert in industrial metal detection repair, calibration, service and sales, he said.

And in textile/carpet production, detecting metal contaminants is one of the most important aspects in ensuring quality materials are produced efficiently and expeditiously. For that industry, Fastec is the exclusive distributor of Italy-based CEIA metal detectors in North American, with numerous clients in the sector. CEIA, founded in 1962, produces electronic metal detectors that are globally recognized by leading world manufacturers of industrial machinery.

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