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TODAY'S NEWS NEW NAME ANNOUNCED March 10, 2008 Irving, TX Tri Vantage™, LLC, is an international supplier of specialty fabrics and hardware used in the manufacture of awnings, signs, casual furniture, tents, umbrellas, marine products (interiors, tops and covers) and many other residential, commercial and architectural applications. The company serves awning and marine fabricators, architects, interior designers, sign manufacturers, upholstery shops and anyone else looking for specialty fabrics. Products sold by Tri Vantage are used to create a wide range of end-uses. From the giant canopy above a resort entrance to the retractable awning shading the back patio of a small home. From high style, durable fabric on the seating inside a busy restaurant to the water-resistant interior of a yacht. From massive fabric signs hanging down the side of a building to the banners lining a city street. Tri Vantage sells the fabric and hardware to create all of these things and more. Formerly known as The Astrup Company and John Boyle & Company, Tri Vantage was formed through the merger of these two large distributors following an acquisition by Glen Raven, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty fabrics worldwide. True pioneers of the trade, each of the three companies have more than a century of business behind them, and their merger signified an historic event in the specialty fabrics industry. Tri Vantage represents the union of three industry leaders coming together to offer unmatched service and numerous advantages to customers, as well as new opportunities for innovation that will benefit the entire industry. "Through the combination of resources from Astrup, John Boyle and Glen Raven, this new entity has become a stronger, more diversified organization that is capable of providing enhanced value to customers," said Harry Gobble, President and General Manager, Tri Vantage, LLC. "Today's global markets demand innovative products, efficient supply chains, close working relationships with customers and strong consumer brands. With this union, we can achieve all of that and more." While names have changed, the heritage and quality will continue. With a greater reach, Tri Vantage will continue the legacy of its predecessors in providing superior products through the highest level of customer service. The vast breadth and depth of product inventory created through this merger has enable the company to serve as a single source for thousands of products enabling customers to find everything they need in one convenient place. Tri Vantage serves customer through 19 state-of-the-art distribution centers in North America with same-day service capabilities and an enhanced online ordering process. In addition to its superior product selection, Tri Vantage leads the industry in product innovation. Taking its lead from customers and their ever-changing needs, the company keeps a pulse on the industry, continuously integrating new items from the industry's top manufacturers. When it comes to providing a solution for a customer, Tri Vantage strives to either track down an item or further the development of a new product to solve the problem. THE ASTRUP COMPANY November 1, 2007 Irving, TX The Astrup Company, a leading supplier of fabric and hardware materials used in the marine industry, has just added new products to its marine hardware line. Steel Stitch™ Round
Staple-in Tube This 1-1/4 inch round tube's staple-in channel opening is the same width as all Steel Stitch extrusions, ensuring compatibility with both Steel Stitch Fabric ZipStrip® and PVC ZipStrip. The tube has similar strength characteristics to 1-1/4 inch diameter, 16 guage stainless steel and 1-1/4 inch diameter, 1/8 inch sidewall aluminum. The tube can be bent by three wheel roller benders to a radius of approximately 12 inches. It requires dies wide enough for the 1-1/4 inch diameter. Found only at Astrup, each tube is 25 feet i length, and available in 250 foot bundles. Heavy Duty Quick Release
Bimini Top Deck Hinge Split Side Mount INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS August 7, 2007 Innovative Industrial Solutions Named Sunbrella® Fabrics Distributor New Product Lines Key to IIS Growth Strategy Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has granted distribution rights for its industry-leading Sunbrella® brand to Innovative Industrial Solutions (IIS) a Boynton Beach, Fla. based distribution company that serves awning, marine, sign, billboard and banners markets. "Obtaining the distribution rights to Sunbrella products completes our product offerings and rounds us out as a distribution resource for our customers", said Mrk Shymjansky, president of IIS. "The Sunbrella brand will play an important role in our growth strategy, which includes opening distribution centers in the Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic". Shymansky and Rodger Wise, vice president, founded IIS in 1997, and today the company has distribution centers in Boynton Beach, Fla. and Dallas, Texas, along with a regional sales representative in Greenville, S.C. Shymansky has more than 9 years experience in the industry, and Wise is a veteran of more than 24 years. "Mark and Rodger have developed an outstanding track record of customer service, and we look forward to working with them as Sunbrella distributors", said Ocie Ford, national sales manager for Sunbrella brand. IIS has distributed various brands from Glen Raven for nine years and currently offers Firesist® HUV, Glen Raven's fire retardant awning fabric, and Sur Last, a performance polyester fabric primarily for marine covers. "With access to Sunbrella fabrics, we will be able to work much more effectively with our customers in helping them grow their businesses", Wise said. "This addition makes us a one-stop shop for all of our customers needs". Glen Raven Custom Fabrics is a subsidiary of Glen Raven, Inc., a global provider of innovative fabric solutions. Glen Raven's leading brands include Sunbrella, the market leader for awning, marine and caual furniture markets. On the web at www.glenraven.com or www.sunbrella.com.
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