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Study finds rising demand for marine carbon fiber composites
July 30th, 2021
A new report published by market research firm Fact.MR says the global market for marine composites was valued at $4 billion (USD) in 2020 and is projected to top $5 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent. The study projects that demand for carbon fiber polymer matrix composites will […]
ASTM International’s Geotechnical Testing Journal receives increased impact factor rating
July 30th, 2021
ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2020 impact factor rating of 1.469, up nearly 14% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1978, the Geotechnical Testing Journal covers test […]
Global synthetic fibers market forecast
July 30th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchandMarkets.com, the global synthetic fibers market is expected to reach $85.07 billion in 2025, progressing at a CAGR of 7.39 percent between 2021–2025. The fastest-growing regional market is Asia Pacific due to a rising demand for clothing and an increasing demand for synthetic fibers in the automotive sector as […]
Tensar International to host InterAxion Conference focusing on infrastructure and launching new geogrid
July 29th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Tensar International Corp. In response to the urgent demand for innovative approaches to cost-effectively improve infrastructure resiliency and sustainability, Tensar International Corp. has announced the launch of its InterAxion Conference, to be held on Aug. 10–12, 2021. The virtual conference features a series of brief TED-style talks from key infrastructure industry influencers […]
Massachusetts 2022 budget includes marine workforce funds
July 29th, 2021
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently signed the 2022 state budget, which includes $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry, according to a press release from the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA). The funds were introduced via budget amendments sponsored in the House by Representative William Straus […]
Fil Doux Textiles hires Love
July 29th, 2021
Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based textile company, has hired Robin Love as senior vice president of sales. Love will harness the company’s continued momentum to further propel Fil Doux Textiles’ position as a trailblazer in the sustainable manufacturing and textiles segment for hospitality, cruise and contract. Enmeshed in an exciting chapter for the brand, […]
IBEX announces 2021 Education Conference sessions
July 28th, 2021
The 30th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the details of its Education Conference sessions, beginning with pre-conference sessions on Sunday, September 26 and Monday, September 27. Pre-conference sessions include ABYC Certification, Electronics Installer Training, Marina 101, NMEA Basic Marine and Stability Standards for Boats Over 20 Feet. The Seminar Series will be held […]
Carbon fiber market outlook
July 28th, 2021
According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global carbon fiber market is projected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2020 to $8.9 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.6% between 2020 and 2031. Carbon fibers are popular in aerospace, civil engineering, military and motorsports due to their high tensile strength, low weight and high […]
GSI to host webinar on geosynthetics in heap leach mining
July 28th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Seaman Corp. The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geosynthetic Applications Used in Heap Leach Mining,”on August 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. The chemical extraction of precious metals […]
2022 MFA Conference registration now open
July 27th, 2021
Registration is open, and the full conference schedule is available for the annual Marine Fabricators Conference being held Jan. 13-15, 2022, at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C. The conference features three full days of education and networking designed to help marine fabricators cultivate industry connections, improve their efficiency and increase revenue. […]