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Updated, versatile welding machine
July 18th, 2022
Miller Weldmaster has launched an updated version of its T300 welder with several new features and benefits. Miller Weldmaster has launched an updated version of its T300 welder with several new features and benefits. The T300 uses hot wedge and hot air technologies and works with various types of systems. New enhancements include four arm […]
DFI names 2022 distinguished service award recipient
July 18th, 2022
Jerry A. DiMaggio, P.E., D.GE, M.ASCE, senior principal engineer − associate at Applied Research Associates (ARA), is the recipient of DFI’s highest award bestowed to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award is being presented […]
Circ Raises More Than $30 Million
July 15th, 2022
The circular fashion company Circ announced more than $30 million in Series B funding backed by some of the largest international apparel companies and venture capital firms. The investment will help to drive new progress for Circ as it fulfills its mission of protecting the planet from the cost of clothing. The round was led […]
5-Part Series (Part 3): Performance flame retardancy tests ensure suitability for applications
July 15th, 2022
Editor’s note: Last November 2021, e2 Technical Textiles discussed the five geosynthetics performance tests to ensure suitability for your application: Chemical Resistance, UV Resistance, Cold Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, and Flame Retardancy. In this third part of a new five-part series, e2 takes an expanded look at each of these specific tests, this time discussing Flame […]
Ultrafabrics announces Jeff Smith as new head of residential, North America
July 14th, 2022
Ultrafabrics is proud to announce its most recent hire, North Carolina-based Jeff Smith, as head of residential, North America. With 25 years of experience in the textile industry that spans the residential, retail, outdoor and casual markets, Ultrafabrics looks forward to integrating his knowledge base into its global strategy. “I’m looking forward to continuing to […]
2021 U.S. boating statistical abstract on total industry sales available
July 14th, 2022
The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2021 U.S. Statistical abstract is now available. This section details recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data (unit sales, dollar value and average retail prices) and total recreational marine expenditures. After a historic year in 2020, boating remained […]
ASCE elects president
July 14th, 2022
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) members have elected Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, as president for the 2023–2024 term. She will be inducted as president-elect at the Annual Business Meeting this fall during the ASCE 2022 Convention. Marsia Geldert-Murphey. Photo courtesy of ASCE Geldert-Murphey is currently chair of ASCE’s Public Policy and Practice Committee, which coordinates […]
SHL Healthcare sets up Textile Center of Excellence
July 13th, 2022
SHL Healthcare AB has recently established a Textile Center of Excellence (TCX) in Borås, the textile capital of Sweden, to extend and streamline support for early project phases in close collaboration with customers. The state-of-the-art facility is strategically situated inside the heritage Textile Fashion Center and adjacent to a cluster of industry experts such as […]
Quality Thread & Notions celebrates 100 years
July 13th, 2022
Quality Thread & Notions (QTN) is celebrating its 100th year anniversary as a thread and notions supplier. The company started as a supplier of sewing thread to the apparel industry in 1922. In the 1990’s, the company shifted its focus to the industrial market due to declining opportunities in the U.S. apparel market. Over the […]
ATA presents webinar on using Rhino3D and CAD to improve business
July 12th, 2022
ATA (formerly IFAI) will present the webinar “Rhino3D and How CAD Will Improve Your Business” on July 20, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT. The webinar is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. Webinar presenter Adam Penner, of AP Consulting and Technical Services, is an authorized Rhino trainer, CNC technician and consultant who works […]