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ARA pushes for restoration of Employee Retention Tax Credit
February 17th, 2022
The American Rental Association (ARA) has joined 70 other organizations in supporting the legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to restore the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The bipartisan Senate bill (S. 3625) was introduced by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Shelly Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.). “The […]
NSF International president and CEO Lawlor to retire; Sancha to take over
February 17th, 2022
NSF International president and CEO Kevan P. Lawlor will step down, making way for the Pedro Sancha era at the standards organization. Retiring NSF International president and CEO Kevan P. Lawlor NSF International of Ann Arbor, Mich., announced that president and CEO Kevan P. Lawlor will retire in 2022, and Pedro Sancha will become the next NSF International president and […]
Sewn products reshoring award nominations open
February 16th, 2022
The Reshoring Initiative, founded in 2010, helps manufacturers realize that local production, in some cases, reduces their total cost of ownership of purchased products and tooling. SEAMS and The Reshoring Initiative participated in the “Made in USA/Reshoring” panel at the Sourcing at MAGIC event in Las Vegas, Nev. The panel discussion was focused on steps […]
Boat shows expected to draw crowds
February 16th, 2022
Two large boating events–the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® and the Progressive® Insurance New England Boat Show®–are taking place Feb. 16-20, 2022, and are expected to draw boaters and new customers interested in marine products from around the world. The 2022 Miami Boat Show is set across five locations, with the combination of the […]
NMMA postpones Lake Lanier boating event
February 16th, 2022
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has decided to postpone the inaugural in-water event on Lake Lanier this spring after analysis of current market conditions and conversations with exhibitors. The NMMA is exploring dates and opportunities for an in-water event in the spring of 2023 to complement the reboot of the Atlanta Boat Show.
SDC highlights textile coloration best practices
February 15th, 2022
The Society of Dyers and Colourists is urging the textile coloration industry to harness developments in processes and create a new era of reduced environmental impact in 2022 and beyond. The voice of the sector has published a free downloadable white paper, “Destination low carbon: Global technology and innovation reducing the environmental footprint of textile […]
Department of the Interior announces $1.5 billion in funding for outdoor recreation
February 15th, 2022
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced a record $1.5 billion in annual funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support state and local outdoor recreational opportunities and wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association website. The […]
12 ICG abstracts deadline approaches
February 15th, 2022
The 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG)—to be held Sept. 17–21, 2023, in Rome, Italy—has set the 12 ICG abstracts deadline for Feb. 28, 2022. The Pons Cestius over the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. Photograph by Stefano Losardo. Creative Commons License Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0) Since 2020, the 12th International Conference […]
Milliken & Company launches PFAS-elimination initiative
February 14th, 2022
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced a commitment to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from the company’s textile finishes and fibers portfolio. “Sustainability is a core value of our company, and we are and have always been on a quest for continuous improvement,” shares Halsey Cook, president and […]
PEAK Event Services names Nichole Wardle as vice president of sales
February 14th, 2022
PEAK Event Services announced that it has named Nichole Wardle as vice president of sales - core division. Wardle will lead PEAK's sales and business development efforts. Wardle will lead PEAK’s sales and business development efforts throughout the Northeast. Wardle joins PEAK with 20 years of sales and marketing expertise in the event and entertainment […]