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NCTO elects Norman Chapman, Charles Heilig
April 5th, 2023
Norman Chapman, president and CEO of Inman Mills The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, held its officer elections for fiscal year 2023 last week. NCTO has elected Norman Chapman, president and CEO of Inman Mills, as chairman, and Charles Heilig, president […]
Herculite launches Architent Beyond Coated
April 5th, 2023
Herculite Products Inc.®, an innovator in high-performance and custom fabrics and manufacturer of Architent® brand tent and structure fabrics, is pleased to introduce Architent® Beyond Coated. Beyond Coated is 20-ounce flexible composite textile engineered for high-profile event structures where durability, strength, and flexibility are essential. Beyond Coated is a heavy-duty 20-ounce structural fabric engineered for […]
Biden administration awards 19 states with boating infrastructure grants
April 5th, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $20 million in grant funding for 19 states to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. Under the BIG program, more than $2.8 million will fund projects in 19 states under the […]
Storing geomembranes on a job site
April 5th, 2023
Geomembranes are very versatile materials made to withstand extreme temperatures, punctures, stress resistance, and exposure to various elements. In spite of this, it is nevertheless essential to store the materials properly on-site before installation to protect them from damage and degradation and maintain their optimum performance. Some of the key points to remember when storing geomembranes are: Store the […]
Chris-Craft opens new manufacturing facility
April 4th, 2023
Chris-Craft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Fla. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50 percent and spans more than 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start to finish. Using the latest manufacturing equipment and technology, Chris-Craft will […]
Geogreen Solutions becomes ABG Installs
April 4th, 2023
ABG’s specialist geosynthetic installations business is now trading under the new name of ABG Installs. The installations company was originally established as Geogreen Solutions back in 2015, but to better reflect its position within the ABG group of companies, the new trading name will be used going forward. The company information for the installation business […]
New nostalgic fabrics
April 3rd, 2023
HBF Textiles’ Reunion collection has a personality that ignites nostalgia and joy. HBF Textiles’ Reunion collection has a personality that ignites nostalgia and joy. Lawn Chair has a cool retro vibe and works both indoors and out. Tête-à-tête has a little stretch to it and is great for upholstery. Ms. Quilty features a repeat pattern […]
2023 IECA annual conference recognizes global leaders
April 3rd, 2023
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced global winners for its environmental excellence awards during the 2023 IECA Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Mo. this past February. The IECA awards of excellence program acknowledges outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industries and is a staple event at the conference. […]