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Lenzing opens world’s largest lyocell plant in Thailand
March 3rd, 2022
New state-of-the-art lyocell plant with a capacity of 100,000 tons will help serve the growing demand for sustainably produced fibers. The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its key lyocell expansion project in Thailand. The new plant, the largest of its kind in the […]
Miami International Boat Show draws large crowd
March 3rd, 2022
The 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, held Feb. 16-20, 2022, at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Downtown Miami, attracted 100,000 visitors across six locations and featured thousands of new boats, luxury yachts and boating and marine products. This was the first iteration of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show–a joint production […]
Geocells for redevelopment on closed landfills
March 3rd, 2022
By Michael J. Dickey, P.E., director, Presto GeoSystems Presto GeoSystems asserts the GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System incorporates effective geocells for redevelopment of closed landfills. Installed and vegetated landfill with GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System on top of the cap blends into its surroundings. Photograph courtesy of Presto GeoSystems Redevelopment of closed landfills and capped solid waste […]
GTT’s EMPEL helps ARTILECT win recognition
March 2nd, 2022
Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is proud to share the news that their dry textile finishing EMPEL platform has helped to propel partner brand ARTILECT to award-winning status. ARTILECT’s Silverton Shell was recently awarded the Slide x OTS 2022 Winter Trade Show Award for Best Softshell, and the Formation 3L Shell being recognized by Outside […]
Department of Transportation announces new port infrastructure grants
March 2nd, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever. These grants will help ports expand capacity and improve the movement of goods through the nation’s supply chains. The announcement […]
IGS offers introductory geosynthetics videos
March 2nd, 2022
IGS offers introductory geosynthetics videos for students/educators to learn more about/to learn to teach about geosynthetics. Installation of geocells. Photograph courtesy of BTL Liners The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) released online videos aimed at exposing undergraduate civil engineering students to geosynthetics and at providing tools for geotechnical/civil engineering professors to teach about geosynthetics. An introduction […]
AATCC Foundation scholarships now open
March 1st, 2022
The AATCC Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to incoming and continuing graduate students pursuing textile-related degrees. There are two dedicated graduate fellowships as well as scholarships open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Access all funding from a single application due March 31, 2022. AATCC Foundation also offers undergraduate scholarships using the same […]
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness week kicks off
March 1st, 2022
Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, running Feb. 28-March 4, 2022, draws attention to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), aquatic organisms that invade ecosystems beyond their natural, historic range and whose introduction can cause significant economic and environmental damage to regions. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) continues to be an active partner to outdoor recreation and […]
New collection of recycled zippers
March 1st, 2022
YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. Recognizing that trims are one of the biggest challenges for garment recycling, YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. This nylon, manufactured by Aquafil SpA and supplied in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, is made […]
New erosion control venture combines companies
March 1st, 2022
Clearwell Group's new erosion control venture combines four erosion control services businesses under Valor Environmental. A geosynthetic silt fence for erosion control from Erosion Compliance LLC at a housing construction site. Erosion Compliance is one of the four companies in a new erosion control venture. Photograph courtesy of Erosion Compliance LLC Clearwell Group, an investment […]