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Hemp derivative market growth forecast
August 31st, 2021
According to The Insight Partners’ research study on “Hemp Derivatives Market to 2028–Global Analysis and Forecast–by Type and Application,” the hemp derivative market is projected to reach US$ 20,977.94 million by 2028 from US$ 4,585.43 million in 2019; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2022 to 2028. In 2021, Asia […]
Patrick Industries acquires Tumacs Covers
August 31st, 2021
Patrick Industries, the Elkhart, Ind.-based supplier and manufacturer of marine and RV accessories and components, has completed its acquisition of Tumacs Covers, according to the Trade Only Today website. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Penn., with manufacturing plants in Indiana and Pennsylvania and a distribution center in Michigan, Tumacs serves the marine industry as a supplier of […]
Geomembrane freshwater bladders for eco-friendly beach resort
August 31st, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Solmax An eco beach resort in an undeveloped wilderness area in Panama needed to find a way to store fresh water (rainwater) for use during dry spells. The goal of the resort is to educate while entertaining and to reduce the impact on the environment. It was thus important to the resort […]
IBEX 2021 announces health and safety protocols
August 30th, 2021
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced updated safety protocols for the 30th Anniversary Show scheduled for September 28-30, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. As the situation in Florida continues to develop, new protocols have been established for IBEX 2021 to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors, visitors, partners and guests. IBEX producers are […]
Caldwell joins Sattler Outdura
August 30th, 2021
Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has announced the addition of Chris Caldwell as product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics. Caldwell will be responsible for the development, analysis and management of all furniture and shade fabrics and will work closely with sales and business development to enhance Outdura’s […]
Affordable, luxurious upholstery textiles
August 30th, 2021
Layer is one of a new trio of budget-friendly upholstery textiles from Designtex. Designtex’s newest products, Gather, Layer and Lounge, are a trio of budget-friendly textiles that play well alone or together. Gather is a textured solid upholstery fabric available in nine colors. The running top stitch is a technique inspired by Sashiko embroidery. Layer’s […]
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, local officials pitch $60 billion proposal to restore western forests, watersheds
August 30th, 2021
By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline Reporter Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, right, and Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead discuss the Outdoor Recreation Partnership Act at Denver’s Confluence Park on Aug. 24, 2021. Photograph by Chase Woodruff; courtesy of Colorado Newsline Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet visited Denver’s Confluence Park on Aug. 24 to launch a multistop tour in […]
GSI to host webinar on lifetime predictions of nonexposed and exposed geosynthetics
August 27th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of NAUE GmbH & Co. KG The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Lifetime Predictions of Nonexposed and Exposed Geosynthetics,” on Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. A most […]
Registration opens for World Marinas Conference in Dubai Oct. 12-14
August 27th, 2021
Registration is open for the 2021 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, set to take place in Dubai Oct. 12-14. The conference will bring together 200 participants comprising the region’s leading marina and club operators, owners and vendors along with related government agency representatives. The event will showcase innovations in the new marina and boatyard products and […]
Textile recycling market outlook
August 27th, 2021
According to the report “Textile Recycling Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026,” the global textile recycling market reached a value of around US$ 5 billion in 2020. The global textile recycling market is expected to exhibit moderate growth during the next five years. Textile recycling refers to the method of […]