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Miami Corp. hires new sales rep for the New England region
June 27th, 2023
Jim Newman has joined Miami Corp. as its regional sales representative. Newman brings 22-plus years of experience working in the awning and marine industries. Prior to joining Miami Corp., Newman handled sales, customer service and general technical support for fabricators throughout the northeast region, and he has also been an active member of several trade […]
Crucial I-95 road link fixed in weeks thanks to geosynthetics
June 27th, 2023
Repairs to a crucial roadway using aggregates made from recycled glass and polymeric geosynthetic reinforcements have allowed commuters to get back on the road sooner than expected. An elevated section of Interstate 95 that passes through northeast Philadelphia, Pa., collapsed on June 11 after a fuel tanker crashed onto the road below killing its driver […]
Nature-inspired upholstery collection
June 26th, 2023
The Sunbrella® and designer David Rockwell Currents collection includes 35 nature-inspired high-performance fabrics designed for high-traffic indoor and outdoor commercial spaces. Photo: Courtesy of Sunbrella x David Rockwell Collection. Sunbrella® and designer David Rockwell announce Currents, an inaugural collection of 35 nature-inspired high-performance upholstery fabrics designed for high-traffic indoor and outdoor commercial spaces. The new […]
Kelheim Fibres management change
June 26th, 2023
From left to right: Mark von der Becke, Dr. Maring Crnoja Cosic, Matthew North After nearly 30 years with the company, Matthew North, Commercial Director at renowned viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres, will retire on July 1, 2023. Throughout his long and successful career, he has played a significant role in transforming Kelheim Fibres […]
Advantages of solar farm construction with InterAx geogrid
June 26th, 2023
Rapid technology improvements and decreasing cost of solar energy resources, along with the increased competitiveness of battery storage, have made solar one of the most competitive energy sources. It's no wonder that the development of solar farms is expected to accelerate rapidly over the next few years. As a result of this rapid growth, solar […]
TÜV Rheinland, Bluwin to sign MOU
June 23rd, 2023
As consumer demand for environmentally friendly products continues to grow, the textiles industry faces the imperative of adopting sustainability practices throughout the supply chain. To address this challenge and drive change, TÜV Rheinland and BluWin will enter a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate and bring together their respective strengths and expertise. TÜV Rheinland and […]
Polyester geogrid production: From raw materials to finished product
June 23rd, 2023
Because of its capacity to support soil and other materials, polyester geogrids are a crucial part of many building projects. Where do geogrids come from, though? This article will examine the production of PP geogrid in detail, from the procurement of raw materials through the final product. Obtaining and processing primary resources Getting the raw […]
Pulcra Chemicals, Inditex develop Sustineri Coloring
June 22nd, 2023
Pulcra Chemicals and Inditex developed Sustineri Coloring, a combined pretreatment and dyeing process for cotton and polyester/cotton resulting in water, time and energy savings. This process is the result of a joint research between Pulcra Chemicals and Inditex with the goal to mitigate the impact of standard dyeing processes and to reduce the use of […]
Registration opens for IBEX 2023
June 22nd, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Set to take place Oct. 3-5 in the newly renovated Tampa Convention Center, IBEX 2023 will offer visitors access to more than 680 exhibitors spread throughout three exhibit halls, docks and outdoor displays. IBEX’s first and second floor exhibit halls will showcase […]
Naue Academy concludes first series
June 22nd, 2023
A new series of events called the Naue Academy took place for the first time this Spring. Numerous participants interested in geotechnical solutions attended the seminar days. The Naue Academy was represented throughout Germany with locations in Leipzig, Hamburg, Cologne and Ulm. Each of the academy days included several expert lectures on one of these […]