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White Cap acquires CSI Geoturf
June 7th, 2022
Photo courtesy of CSI Geoturf White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC ("White Cap") has closed on an agreement to acquire CSI Geoturf, a Michigan-based wholesale distributor of civil site construction geosynthetic and landscape supplies. With locations in metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Michigan, CSI Geoturf will join White Cap in its North Central Region to serve local customers. "With […]
REIC acquires Cahill Services
June 6th, 2022
Rental Equipment Investment Corp. (REIC), Miami, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Cahill Services, Livonia, Mich. Cahill represents REIC’s second add-on acquisition under Kinderhook’s ownership and the company’s 14th since inception. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cahill is a provider of specialty rental solutions for high-demand, critical applications across infrastructure, construction and industrial […]
Textile and apparel groups send letter to VP Harris
June 6th, 2022
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, and the Central America – Dominican Republic Apparel and Textile Council (CECATEC), the main apparel and textile group in the region, sent a joint letter to Vice President Kamala Harris on May 31, outlining critical […]
Nonresidential construction spending declined in April: AGC
June 6th, 2022
Image by LEEROY Agency from Pixabay Spending on nonresidential construction projects declined for the second month in a row in April as contractors coped with an all-time high for job openings, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of federal spending data. Workforce shortages are suppressing the amount of construction activity […]
Geo-Institute seeking volunteers to review conference papers
June 3rd, 2022
The Geo-Institute of ASCE is calling for volunteers to review review technical papers submitted to the Geo-Congress 2023 and Geo-Risk 2023 conferences. Serving as a reviewer allows professionals to play a critical role in ensuring the papers published in the conference Proceedings adhere to the quality standards of a Geotechnical Special Publication (GSP). The goal is […]
ITMF tracing production costs in the primary textile industry
June 2nd, 2022
Photo: MedTextra LLC The new edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has been published. The report measures the manufacturing costs of different textile products in the primary textile industry broken down into various cost elements at each stage of the textile value chain. The 2021 edition adds […]
DFI announces Dan A. Brown as 2022-2023 traveling lecturer
June 2nd, 2022
Dan A. Brown, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE Dan A. Brown, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, chief engineer and senior principal, Dan Brown and Associates, has been selected as the 2022-2023 Traveling Lecturer. He is available, on request of DFI, to present lectures September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023. As one of America’s leading authorities on the construction […]
New INDA president Tony Fragnito
June 1st, 2022
The Board of Directors at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, elevated Tony Fragnito from COO of INDA to president of INDA effective May 31. Fragnito will assume the position currently held by Dave Rousse, who will become president Emeritus and provide support and assistance to Fragnito as needed until Rousse fully retires in […]
Submissions open for the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards
June 1st, 2022
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 27-29 in Tampa, Fla. New product entries are now being accepted through August 16. The IBEX Innovation Awards showcase outstanding marine product development to the recreational boating industry and beyond. The program is managed […]
Study: Geotextiles market to grow at CAGR of 10.3% through 2031
June 1st, 2022
Photograph courtesy of Tensar Corp. Ongoing large-scale infrastructure projects are fueling global demand for geotextiles in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The growing utilization of geotextiles with improved functional characteristics and cost-effectiveness for erosion control applications are steering revenue expansion of the geotextiles market. Globally, the market valuation is projected to reach US $22.9 billion by […]