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Naue undergoes modifications at Bentofix plant
September 27th, 2023
Following modifications to Naue's Bentofix® plant in Espelkamp, Germany, production is up and running again. Thanks to the improved technology in the area of winding, it is now also possible to produce bentonite mats with coating and very high bentonite weights. Bentofix® coating X10F NSP 8000 Z (> 6250 g/m² bentonite powder dry weight + […]
Lectra appoints Frédéric Morel as president, Asia-Pacific region
September 26th, 2023
Lectra announced the appointment of Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific region and as a member of the Group's Executive Committee, where he replaces Edward Wang, who previously held the same position. This nomination comes as Lectra prepares to present its latest software and connected equipment offers at the CISMA (China International Sewing Machinery […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo preview 2023 webinar
September 26th, 2023
A free Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar is being offered October 4, 2023, from 1–2 pm EDT, that will give a show overview, address concerns and answer questions about the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo being held Nov. 1-3, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. For more than a century, Advanced Textiles Expo has been the textile industry's […]
New members named to AASHTO committees
September 26th, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently named five new members to its Special Committee on Research and Innovation, along with the appointment of a new chair to its AASHTO Census Transportation Solutions technical service program, overseen by the AASHTO Committee on Planning. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. Samantha Biddle – deputy secretary of the […]
Webinar – Introducing the Presto Geo P3 Project Planning Portal – Oct. 10
September 26th, 2023
Presto Geosystems is presenting a webinar on the Introduction to its P3 Portal: A New Era in AEC Value Engineering on Oct. 10 from 11-11:30 AM CDT. The presenter is Sam Justice, PE, Civil Design Engineer; you can earn an 0.5 PDH Credit; and you can register here. Presto Geo P3 Project Planning Portal is a […]
Better Cotton calls for eradication of HHPs
September 25th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and its partners in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coalition have issued a position paper demanding a global phase-out of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) across agricultural supply chains. Ahead of the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), set to take place in Bonn, […]
Megaplast commissions 7-layer geomembrane manufacturing line
September 25th, 2023
Megaplast, one of the few manufacturers offering an EVOH-based geomembrane liner, announces the commissioning of its 7-layer manufacturing line. This will enable Megaplast to manufacture gas barrier liners, along with other specialty films for the ever-increasing demands from environmental and construction industries. Megaplast’s geomembranes are high strength, UV-stabilized, and chemical resistant, and suitable for a […]
Pantone 2024 Fashion Color Trend Report
September 22nd, 2023
Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced the Fashion Color Trend Report Spring Summer 2024 edition for London Fashion Week (LFW). This season’s report features the top ten standout colors as well as the five new core classics we can expect to see as […]
Improving geosynthetic water and wastewater solutions with GeoCAAB
September 22nd, 2023
Did you know that geosynthetics are used in over 50% of water and wastewater treatment facilities worldwide? That's a lot of water! Geosynthetics treat billions of gallons of water daily, helping to keep water clean and safe. However, installing geosynthetic systems requires precision and expertise. Even a minor defect in one of these systems can significantly impact the performance […]
Maccaferri webinar – Vertical Wall Innovations: MSE Structures and Abutments in Urban Development – Sept. 26
September 22nd, 2023
Maccaferri invites you to its webinar Vertical Wall Innovations: MSE Structures and Abutments in Urban Development. It will be held September 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST and available pre-recorded from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST. The speaker is Giulia Lugli, Group Business Development GSY Unit, and you can register here. […]