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California offers $1.6 million in grant money for boating safety
September 30th, 2022
The California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.6 million in grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations and colleges/universities operating within California for Aquatic Center Education Program grants. The deadline to […]
Concrete Canvas introduces CCX geotextile
September 30th, 2022
Concrete Canvas’ new CCX™ product range is designed to be the world’s best solution, both technically and economically, for canal lining infrastructure. CCX™ enables projects to be completed much faster, at a lower cost and last longer than conventional solutions—with the same rigorous attention to quality manufacturing on which Concrete Canvas has built its reputation. […]
EURATEX and partners launch New Horizon Europe Innovation project
September 29th, 2022
The new Horizon Europe project CISUTAC will support the transition to a circular and sustainable textile sector. As part of a consortium of 27 partners working on the project, EURATEX will work towards facilitating the Circular Economy transition. While the production and consumption of textile products continue to grow, so does the impact on the […]
GSI Webinar – Stability Design of Landfill Cover Soils – October 12
September 29th, 2022
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Stability Design of Landfill Cover Soils,” on October 12, 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 will learn the analytic methodology of calculating FS-values for veneer soil stability as exemplified […]
Jasmine Cox new executive director of Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers
September 28th, 2022
Gaston College, one of North Carolina’s largest community colleges, is pleased to announce Jasmine Cox has accepted the role as executive director of the Textile Technology and Fiber Innovation Centers. Cox most recently served as the college’s director of Textile Technology Programs and Business Innovation. “Jasmine is a natural fit for this position. She’s an […]
2021 cruiser, watersport, fishing boat sales stats available
September 28th, 2022
The Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines retail sales trends of trailers, as well as new boats commonly used for the three top boating activities: cruising, watersports and fishing. Overall, sales declined compared […]
Geomembrane arc testing kit
September 28th, 2022
Buckleys’ Geo Pro2 Geomembrane Arc Testing Kit is specifically designed for the post-installation testing of geomembranes before they are put into service. It is a geomembrane integrity testing kit which uses Buckleys’ tried and tested high-voltage DC technology for the postinstallation testing of geomembranes for leaks and faults prior to being placed in service, and […]
Piedmont Plastics relocates Edmonton branch
September 27th, 2022
Piedmont Plastics®, a premier wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the relocation of their newest branch location in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.As previously announced, Piedmont Plastics completed the acquisition of Edmonton-based Plastics Plus, Ltd. in June 2022. Since then, the Piedmont Plastics and Plastics Plus teams have been working […]
Keynote speakers announced for DFI conference
September 27th, 2022
Three renowned experts are delivering keynote lectures at DFI’s 47th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations, being held October 4-7, 2022, in National Harbor, Md. Giovanni Bonita, Ph.D., P.E., P.ENG, P.G. Giovanni Bonita, Ph.D., P.E., P.ENG, P.G., GEI Consultants, is presenting “An Underground Movement - Evolution of Ground Improvement Systems in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area.” […]
In memoriam: Jerry Smolar
September 26th, 2022
Jerry Smolar, 72, of Beverly Hills, Calif., died Sept. 13, 2022. Smolar is known for establishing The Chameleon Chair® Collection. He was hired by Arthur Andersen & Co. right after graduating from college. Smolar went on to hold executive positions at Safeco Insurance, PIP Printing, Image Entertainment and United Title Insurance Co. In 2005, Smolar established […]