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Lily AI names Ahmed Naiem president, chief revenue officer
August 18th, 2023
Lily AI, a retail technology platform specializing in AI solutions for retailers and brands, announced Ahmed Naiem has joined the Company’s executive team as President and Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to the Company’s Co-Founder and CEO, Purva Gupta. As Lily AI’s first president, Naiem will have responsibility for its growth strategy and expanding its […]
PFAS: Axter Australia undertakes successful geomembrane performance test regime
August 18th, 2023
Axter Australia has undertaken a substantial testing program to establish the performance of Coletanche Bituminous Geomembranes as a barrier system for PFAS-contaminated materials. Beginning in June of 2022, Axter engaged ADE Consultants in Melbourne, Victoria to enhance its understanding of Coletanche performance as a PFAS barrier, beyond its well-established performance as a hydraulic barrier which […]
Aztec Tents e-commerce milestone
August 17th, 2023
Photo courtesy of Aztec Tents. Join Aztec Tents, a premier global manufacturer of tents and tent related accessories, in celebrating a significant milestone for their E-Commerce platform, Tentpros.com. Launched late 2017, in an effort to improve multiple facets of the online tent accessory and replacement part ordering experience, Tentpros.com has recently shipped it’s 2,000th order! […]
Trützschler and Balkan join forces with TRUECYCLED
August 17th, 2023
The cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery Inc. Co. completes our product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions, making us the first full-liner in spinning preparation for recycling! Thanks to our combined machinery expertise and technological know-how our customers can produce yarns at the highest possible quality level – and literally turn waste into […]
ABYC calls for proposals for Marine Law Symposium
August 17th, 2023
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is inviting professionals to submit proposals for its upcoming sixth Marine Law Symposium, set to take place Feb. 29, 2024. The symposium will adopt a hybrid format, enabling attendees to participate either in person at ABYC headquarters in Annapolis, Md., or virtually. The ABYC Marine Law Symposium aims […]
Tiltex anti-cracking GCCM used for Australian defense project
August 17th, 2023
Floodwater from storm cells and wet seasons events in Australia’s Northern Territory can lead to road infrastructure damage that services Australian defense operations and civilian road access. Tiltex Australia’s 12B Basalt fibre-enhanced geosynthetic cementitious composite mat (GCCM) was approved to be fixed to the road concrete pavement surface and adjacent ground on the upstream and downstream side. Tiltex 12B’s purpose is to protect […]
2023 Newport International Boat Show expands education programs
August 16th, 2023
The 52nd annual Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport will include a wide variety of educational activities for attendees and boating enthusiasts. This year’s show will take place Sep. 14-17, 2023, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, R.I. New educational offerings will include a series of educational and interactive seminars as part […]
NC State Wilson College of Textiles to create textile training program in Honduras
August 16th, 2023
North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles has been awarded a $2 million, two-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a technical textile training program, titled Hilando Oportunidades (Spinning Opportunities) in northern Honduras. USAID, through Hilando Oportunidades, is transforming the lives of Honduras’ youth by providing skills and […]
Final Buy America guidelines issued
August 16th, 2023
Two federal offices have released long-awaited parameters for implementing Buy America requirements revised by Congress in 2021’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). On August 14, the Made in America Office (MIAO), a component of the White House Office of Management and Budget, released 162 pages of updated guidance for the multiple federal agencies administering […]
Cone Denim joins CIRCULOSE supplier network
August 15th, 2023
Cone Denim® has become the first denim mill in North America to join the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network, a network comprised of yarn and textile producers committed to streamlining and increasing CIRCULOSE® production across the supply chain. “Our partnership in the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network underscores Cone Denim’s commitment to drive change toward a sustainable fashion future,” […]