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BASF commits $780 Million for chemical plant expansion
July 29th, 2022
BASF announced a final investment decision on a $780 million project to double production capacity at its chemical manufacturing complex in Ascension Parish, marking the beginning of the third and final phase of an expansion plan announced in 2018. Counting all three expansion phases and other site investments, BASF will retain more than 1,000 existing […]
US DOT supports future maritime workforce
July 29th, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that it is accepting applications for Centers of Excellence (CoE) designations to recognize and support community or technical colleges and maritime training centers that prepare Americans for careers in the maritime industry. As part of addressing the challenges presented by supply chain disruptions and climate change, […]
Geosynthetic Drainage Materials: Applications, Design, Installation and Performance webinar August 10
July 29th, 2022
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geosynthetic Drainage Materials,” on August 10 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. Learning objectives Participants of this webinar will be exposed to the plethora of geosynthetic drainage materials that are currently available […]
Advanced Textiles Association debuts new logo
July 28th, 2022
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), recently launched their new logo. ATA became the official new name of the association formerly known as Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), on June 1 and have now released their new look. The goal was to find a name and acronym that was more inclusive of the textiles, fabrics, materials that […]
Clothing fibers market size projected to reach $289.28 billion by 2030
July 28th, 2022
Photo: Lenzing AG. Clothing fibers are long, fine strands or threads that can be knitted or woven into fabric. Not only do they produce the fabric, but they also affect the aesthetics, durability, comfort, appearance, retention, care, environmental impact, and cost of the final garment. Molecules are interwoven to form a linear, string-like structure that constitutes […]
Party Time Rentals is now Premiere Events
July 28th, 2022
In an effort to offer a cohesive brand at all of its locations, Party Time Rentals, College Station, Texas, is now known as Premiere Events. The change occurred Wednesday, July 20, 2022. This change is a natural evolution and won’t affect any other aspect of the operation, according to Delores Crum, CERP, president and chief culture […]
Jake Ritchie joins Herculite
July 28th, 2022
Herculite Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has hired Jake Ritchie as Midwest Regional Manager for the Direct Sales team. Ritchie joins the Herculite sales team with more than four years of B2B sales support. He received a degree in Business Management from Lincoln Land Community College. As a collegiate basketball player […]
Raven Engineered Films becomes Viaflex
July 28th, 2022
Raven Engineered Films is moving forward as Viaflex. The new name and corporate identity follow the April 2022 acquisition by Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) from Raven Industries and positions the company as an independent, stand-alone business. Viaflex, as an independent company, can now focus on product and installation execution, supporting internal R&D and engineering teams, […]
Insempra announces Solena Materials investment
July 27th, 2022
Insempra, a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products in partnership with nature, announces a strategic investment in Solena Materials Ltd. (‘Solena’), a synthetic biology company. Solena, a spin-out from Imperial College London, develops synthetic proteins for high-performance clothing fibers. The investment will allow Insempra, formerly Origin.Bio, to accelerate its strategy of harnessing new […]
ATA offers sea logistics supply chain webinar
July 27th, 2022
With Covid-19 came a change in consumer spending patterns that drove an increase of 25% to 35% in the volume of world trade in products. This surge in cargo overwhelmed global sea logistics assets and caused significant supply chain disruptions around the world. The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA, formerly IFAI) will present the webinar “Global […]