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Concrete Canvas introduces lower carbon, high performance product line
June 16th, 2022
High performance, lower carbon T-series product line. Photo courtesy of Concrete Canvas. Concrete Canvas Ltd. has upgraded its Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) - (CC5, CC8, CC13) to a new, lower carbon T-series product line (CCT1, CCT2, CCT3) for lower carbon, higher performance aligned with ASTM D8364. These products are the first GCCMs to meet […]
Milliken and Lenzing partner for protective textile sustainability
June 15th, 2022
Westex: A Milliken Brand, a global manufacturer of flame-resistant and arc-rated (FR/AR) textiles, and Lenzing, supplier of wood-based specialty fibers through its brand TENCEL™, announce a new partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts within the protective apparel industry. This collaboration illustrates a long-term commitment to bring more sustainable fabric options to market and kicks off […]
Viking Group chair wins congressional primary
June 15th, 2022
Robert Healey Jr., chairman of Viking Group, won the Republican primary for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District. Healey will face incumbent Congressman Andy Kim in the general election on Tuesday, November 8. Aside from his corporate responsibilities, Healey’s philanthropic activities include board positions on the Healey Education Foundation, which helps Catholic schools become self-sustaining and […]
Government of India increasing penetration of technical textiles in domestic market
June 15th, 2022
The Government of India plans to focus on research and development of technical textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to increase penetration of these items in the Indian market. Over 500 BIS standards for technical textiles have been developed and 40 more are in the pipeline. “Technical textiles is a sunrise sector, and […]
2021 sailboat sales trends report now available
June 14th, 2022
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Sailboat Sales Trends section of the 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The data show retail unit sales of sailboats increased 20% compared to 2020. Other key insights from the report include: Sailboats accounted for $126.1 million in sales in 2021.Exports of sailboat units from the […]
Lightweight structural strength
June 14th, 2022
Serge Ferrari’s STFE is a new flexible composite membrane that offers an outdoor feel with indoor protection. Serge Ferrari’s STFE is a new flexible composite membrane that offers an outdoor feel with indoor protection. With applications for atriums, walkways, skylights and stadiums, the lightweight polyarylate mesh is 10 times lighter than glass and provides structural […]
International Pittsburgh Coal Conference extends call-for-papers
June 14th, 2022
The 39th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference (Virtual) has extended its call-for-papers – Technology Innovation and Solutions for Clean Energy. The abstracts deadline is now June 30, 2022. The PCC is the "premier" annual event devoted to all aspects of coal, energy and the environment. It aims at fulfilling the ultimate goal of efficient and […]
e3 Sustainable Cotton program celebrates record enrollment
June 13th, 2022
Photo: Materra BASF’s e3 Sustainable Cotton program, the first transparent and traceable cotton supply chain, has announced unprecedented growth. More than 900 growers enrolled in the program by registering cotton bales from their 2021 growing season, a 25% increase in enrollment from the previous year. “We are very encouraged by the growth we saw this […]
Water Resources Development Act of 2022 approved by U.S. House Of Representatives
June 13th, 2022
Bipartisan legislation that will improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other water resources infrastructure throughout the United States was approved June 8th in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), authorizes water resources infrastructure projects carried out by the United States […]
U.S. ports remain at near-record volume as West Coast contract deadline approaches
June 10th, 2022
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should see near-record volume again this month as retailers work to meet still-strong consumer demand and also protect themselves against potential disruptions at West Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “We’re in for a busy […]