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Solmax unveils reflective membrane to increase power yield in bifacial PV projects
March 28th, 2023
Canadian company Solmax Geosynthetics, which supplies “geosynthetic drainage geocomposites” has developed a material that reportedly increases the albedo of the surface below a PV power plant by about 70%, allowing more light to reach the rear side of bifacial modules. Canada-headquartered Solmax will seek to build its presence in the Australian utility scale solar sector […]
Noble Biomaterials’ Ionic+ Botanical Technology receives EPA registration
March 27th, 2023
Noble Biomaterials, a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions for soft surface applications, announced its latest antimicrobial technology has received official EPA registration. Ionic+® Botanical uses a bio-based registered citric acid formula to inhibit the growth of microbes and reduce odor on fabric and other soft surfaces. Noble Biomaterials began development of the proprietary Ionic+® Botanical […]
Singhal Industries Private Limited rolls out versatile geomembrane for landfill sites
March 27th, 2023
Singhal Industries Private Limited has launched an innovative geomembrane that is developed especially for landfill sites. With this state-of-the-art innovation, customers can now be assured of a more reliable and effective solution for waste disposal needs. This geomembrane offers a range of benefits for garbage disposal needs. It is lightweight, durable, cost-effective, and easy to […]
SMART leaders promote reuse and recycling
March 24th, 2023
Sorted buckets of textiles stand ready for recycling. Photo by Nikki Schuurman courtesy Circle Economy_2pxl The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) 2023 Annual Convention in Dubai drew record-breaking attendance of nearly 200 industry leaders from14 countries including the UAE, India and Pakistan. SMART is the leading industry voice promoting high standards and best […]
Entries sought for 2023 America’s Transportation Awards
March 24th, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is seeking nominations for the 2023 America’s Transportation Awards competition. AASHTO opened the nomination portal for the 2023 America’s Transportation Awards on March 3, with April 14 as the deadline for online application submissions. Click here to submit a nomination for this year’s contest. Sponsored by AASHTO, AAA, and the […]
2024 Marine Fabricators Conference location chosen
March 23rd, 2023
The 2024 Marine Fabricators Conference will take place Jan. 25–27, 2024, at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The conference will feature a variety of education and networking events including hands-on technical education, classroom presentations on business topics, a welcome reception, awards dinner, and an extensive show floor. The conference is designed […]
COMANCO prevents groundwater contamination by installing geosynthetic system
March 23rd, 2023
COMANCO is installing a geosynthetic system to prevent groundwater contamination in Florida. The team has now completely installed the 50mil super gripnet, followed by synthetic turf and a ballast system of sand infill over the turf. The ClosureTurf® system used in this project is a new method of capping containment sites. Using Watershed Geo®’s ClosureTurf® instead of […]
Jeanologia reduces garment finishing water consumption
March 22nd, 2023
Jeanologia, the Spain-based company developing eco-efficient technologies, reduced water consumption from 100 to 1 liter from the fabric to the finished garment thanks to its technologies. For World Water Day, celebrated on March 22, Jeanologia reminds us that the textile industry is one of the most water-consuming, most wastewater-producing and one of the most polluting. […]
Chair-man Mills Corp. partners with Higgins Event Rentals
March 22nd, 2023
Chair-man Mills Corp. (CMMC), Canada's premier national event and tent services provider, announces the acquisition of Higgins Event Rentals, a Toronto-based event rental company proudly serving customers since 1982. The partnership strengthens the ability of both parties to offer exceptional product assortment, quality and experience to Ontario's top venues, caterers, planners and corporate clients, and […]
Canada study predicts job losses and lower sales revenue due to luxury tax
March 22nd, 2023
The Canadian government’s proposed “luxury tax” on new recreational boats valued above $250,000 CAD went into effect September 1, 2022. This month, the Canadian Department of Finance released a study and analysis on the economic impacts of the tax, which predicts a severe drop in sales revenue and hundreds of job losses from the federal […]