2024 Winner: ASTech Award for Outstanding Agri-Economy Innovation – Collaboration
Congratulations, to the academic-industry collaboration of the University of Alberta, Davey Textiles, TechFibre Industries, and Mark’s Work Wearhouse – Winners of the ASTech Award for Outstanding Agri-Economy Innovation – Collaboration.
Winning Initiative: Regenerated Cellulosic Fibre from Hemp and Post-Consumer Textiles.
Team Members:
University of Alberta:
Dr. Patricia Dolez, Associate Professor,
Dr. David Bressler, Professor
Dr. Jane Batcheller, FOS
Davey Textile Solutions: Dan King, Vice President, R&D; Lelia Lawson, Research & Development Specialist
TechFibre Industries: Wade Chute
Mark’s Work Wearhouse: Iain Summers, Vice-President, Industrial & Innovation
Presenter: Dr.Mark Summers – VP, Agriculture & Environment, Alberta Innovates.
