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Florida seaports see record-high cargo in 2022
February 28th, 2023
Florida’s 16 seaports experienced a new record high of 112.5 million tons of cargo received during 2022, a six% increase over 2021, as the newly released Seaport Mission Plan report from the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED) shows. Further, because Florida has encouraged shippers to change shipping lanes and call on the […]
AASHTO offers ‘Stewardship & Oversight’ insights to FHWA
February 28th, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently outlined in a letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) some of its concerns with an “updated template” being crafted for Stewardship and Oversight or S&O Agreements – an effort mandated by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA enacted in November […]
Last chance for Expo speaking proposal submissions
February 27th, 2023
The deadline is coming quick to submit a proposal to speak at the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo. Do you have textile knowledge you want to share with the industry? The Advanced Textiles Association is looking for experts from the textile industry and business leaders to speak on several categories: Emerging […]
Hardworking upholstery fabrics
February 27th, 2023
Three hardworking and luxurious textiles from Designtex tackle everyday demands with style by combining high performance and elegance. Three hardworking and luxurious textiles from Designtex tackle everyday demands with style by combining high performance and elegance. Piezo is a digitally printed velvet jacquard that comes in seven striking colorways. Mackintosh is a worsted fabric suited […]
ICE names managing director
February 27th, 2023
Thomas Telford Limited (TTL), the commercial arm of The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has appointed Andrea Naylor as its new managing director. Naylor joins the institution from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, where she was content director. She brings over 25 years’ experience in professional publishing to her new role. Naylor replaces Chris Gibson, who […]
OMB issues guidance for grants and agreements
February 27th, 2023
Through a Federal Register notice on February 9, 2023, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is proposing to revise OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements to support implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and to clarify existing requirements. Comments are due to OMB by […]
Oritain, Cone Denim partner for traceable denim
February 24th, 2023
Cone Denim, part of the Elevate Textiles group of companies, and Oritain use cutting-edge forensic science to detect naturally occurring trace elements and isotopes that are intrinsic properties of the fabric that can be verified back to its source. Cone Denim announced an extension of this world-leading partnership with Oritain. Through the extended partnership, Cone […]
One World Rental expands in Canada
February 24th, 2023
IT Rental and Technology solutions company One World Rental moved into new Toronto offices, tripling their Toronto warehouse square footage as part of their ongoing expansion in North America. The company operates in Canada as One World IT Rental Canada Inc and has had a Canadian presence since 2018. The business continues to grow its NA client […]
Ultimate Textile launches new linen subrental model
February 23rd, 2023
Ultimate Textile, Paterson, N.J., has introduced a new two-week model for national linen subrentals. The extension of a subrental period from one to two weeks allows extra time for rental companies to service their customers, and is an industry first, according to the company. “Customers can be more at ease without having to worry about […]
Industry headwinds discussed at boat show
February 23rd, 2023
In a recent Soundings Trade Only article, writer Gary Reich reported that during remarks at the Miami International Boat Show, marine industry leaders discussed some of the headwinds facing the marine industry as a whole. According to Reich, Dave Chanda, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), said that after picking […]