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Autoliv expands to Vietnam
April 28th, 2023
Digital rendering of new Autoliv facility in Vietnam. Autoliv Inc., a worldwide supplier of automotive safety systems, announced its plan to build a new state of the art airbag cushion and fabric plant in Vietnam, serving Asia. The investment in the new textile facility is in response to customer demands and is intended to meet […]
EPA takes important step to advance PFAS strategic roadmap, inform potential future regulations under CERCLA
April 28th, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund.”“Today’s announcement highlights EPA’s commitment to transparency and the use […]
FHWA extends review deadline for General Applicability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products
April 28th, 2023
To ensure all interested parties have adequate time to submit comment on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Review of its General Applicability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products, the FHWA has published notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period in the Federal Register: Notice and Request for Comment on FHWA's Review […]
Holland Industrial Group to liquidate Duvaltex surplus
April 27th, 2023
Photo: Duvaltex Holland Industrial Group announces that they will be auctioning a selection of quality assets that are no longer required by Duvaltex. Over the last hundred years Duvaltex has been weaving tradition and sustainability from their four established textile brands. This Online Only Live Webcast Auction includes some of the most sought-after textile weaving […]
Washington state approves orca buffer zone
April 27th, 2023
The Washington State Senate approved a bill that requires boats to stay a minimum of 1,000 yards from southern resident orcas in Washington waters. Senate Bill 5731 awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature, according to a report by The Seattle Times. Currently, boats must stay 400 yards from the whales, but a January 2021 study showed […]
Spatial Structure Sub-Association hosts 11th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference
April 27th, 2023
The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Membrane Structure Innovation and Development and the 11th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference hosted by the Spatial Structure Sub-association of China Steel Construction Association and undertaken by Beijing University of Technology was successfully held this spring in Beijing, China. Nearly 400 delegates from all over the country participated. Fifteen well-known experts […]
2023 GMA Spring Lobby Days registration open
April 27th, 2023
Now is the time to register for the 2023 GMA Spring Lobby Days taking place May 16–17, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives and learn about how the election impacts the makeup of the 118th Congress. Visitors are welcome – Click here to […]
Trivantage promotes Keith Purves to business development and training manager
April 26th, 2023
Trivantage announces the promotion of Keith Purves, MFC, current outside sales representative in the Florida region, to business development and training manager. In his new role, Purves will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio of products and leading internal and external product application training. Purves and his wife operated Riverside Covers, a custom marine canvas […]
World Maritime University and RINA sign memorandum
April 26th, 2023
RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Maritime University (WMU), an institution established by and for the international maritime community within the United Nations system. The MoU is aimed to promote academic, technical and educational exchanges between the two institutions with the aim […]
ATA restructures several divisions
April 26th, 2023
After much thought and discussion with its board of directors, division advisory board leadership and other stakeholders, the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will be restructuring some of its divisions to create greater member engagement, improve staff and volunteer efficiency and allow for a focus on broader initiatives that impact more of its members. These […]