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Solmax receives IAA geosynthetics project award
November 21st, 2022
Solmax recently received the Award of Excellence in the area of Mines/Landfills/Wastewater at the 2022 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at the IFAI Expo in Charlotte, N.C. Solmax won for Biogas Cover Waste2Energy; Fabric Name – HDPE Smooth Black; Fabric Producer – Solmax International Inc. Cenergi develops, designs, finances, builds, owns and operates biogas projects that generate renewable energy […]
Renewcell and Eastman sign letter of intent
November 18th, 2022
The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling pioneer Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with Eastman, a cellulosic acetate fiber producer, for a collaboration to develop Naia™ Renew ES yarns sourced from Circulose®, Renewcell’s 100-percent recycled textile raw material. The agreement is Renewcell’s first with a US-based fiber producer and an important step in developing the first […]
Material Exchange acquires Italian textile company Studio M.V.
November 17th, 2022
Material Exchange is proud to announce the strategic acquisition of design and sales textile company Studio M.V. This expansion of the Material Exchange team helps to accelerate more sustainable, Earth-friendly practices across fashion’s supply chain. “Throughout my many years in the industry, I’ve been looking for a way to digitize the sourcing process, from the […]
2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract just released
November 17th, 2022
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract report that presents comprehensive industry data for recreational boating intelligence for 2008-2021 is now available. The report, which provides a window into industry growth and shifts in market behavior, includes these sections: Total Industry Sales by Category and State, Powerboat Sales Trends, Cruiser, […]
Innovation Exchange Webinar Today – Unstable Slope Management Plan and FHWA’s Geosynthetics Mobile Application – Nov. 17 2:00 EST
November 17th, 2022
The FHWA Innovation Exchange is hosting a webinar today at 2:00 p.m. EST to introduce their new Geosynthetics Mobile Application. This app arose from work that the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) created for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2012 that was targeted at being a "pocket guide." The pocket guide was never published - […]
IBEX 2023 Education Conference call for proposals
November 16th, 2022
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Education Conference has opened its call for proposals for the 2023 IBEX Show October 3 - 5, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Organizers are seeking submissions for the Seminar Series, which delivers technical education from industry experts. All topics and speaker submissions are welcome but interested parties should note […]
Outdoor rec industry sees record-breaking year in 2021
November 15th, 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released economic data for 2021, showing outdoor recreation’s powerful economic impact on the U.S. economy. These new numbers show outdoor recreation generates $862 billion in economic output, with recreational boating and fishing the number one contributor to the outdoor recreation economy and the largest recreational […]
E Squared expanding production, warehousing and distribution
November 15th, 2022
E Squared, a leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance coated fabrics, film sheeting and technical textiles, announces a major expansion of its production, warehousing and distribution capabilities. Ronald Mark Associates, Inc., along with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin have announced a $13.5 million investment in a manufacturing facility located in Bluefield, Va. The Ronald […]
ECCO Leather and Ecovative partner to pursue new mycelium materials
November 14th, 2022
Ecovative's Forager-Hides from Ecovative are grown from mycelium and can be tanned and finished to resemble leather. Photo: Ecovative Ecovative, a mycelium technology company, and ECCO Leather, a part of the Danish footwear brand ECCO and a supplier of innovative and premium leathers, have announced an ongoing partnership to develop and commercialize the next generation […]
Webinar – Modern Designing of Stormwater Channels Using the GEOWEB System – Nov. 15
November 14th, 2022
A Presto GeoSystems webinar on Modern Designing of Stormwater Channels Using the GEOWEB System will take place on November 15, 2022 at 11 a.m. CST. The webinar is presented by Sam Justice, P.E., Civil Design Engineer, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Channels subjected to high flows and associated shear […]