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Haartz Expands offerings to include MultiCam patterns
October 31st, 2023
The Haartz Corporation, a global supplier of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, announced that its ProTact by Haartz™ material is now available in MultiCam® patterns. MultiCam is an original combat-proven pattern officially issued for use by the US Army for its Afghanistan operations in 2010 and remains a leading name in concealment pattern […]
NOAA denies petition to establish speed limits in Gulf of Mexico
October 31st, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently denied a petition to establish a mandatory speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures for the protection of endangered Rice's whale in the Gulf of Mexico. According to NOAA, the decision was made based on various factors, including scientific assessments, the potential economic impact on commercial and […]
Building climate-resilient infrastructure using geosynthetics
October 31st, 2023
When extreme weather events occur, communities are often left to grapple with the devastating effects. An increase in extreme weather patterns, coupled with aging or inadequate infrastructure, amplifies the often dangerous and costly damage that ensues—especially for vulnerable communities living in low-lying areas. According to a recent study, the United States could see a 26.4% increase […]
Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers
October 30th, 2023
Quantum Materials, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra™ portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to support Quantum’s growth of new technical and industrial textile solutions for the composite and textile markets. Quantum […]
Paper packaging solution
October 30th, 2023
Mondi’s Protector Bag ExpandForm is a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely roll-pack mattresses. Mondi’s Protector Bag ExpandForm is a paper bag solution with an expandable feature to safely roll-pack mattresses. The paper bag replaces plastic packaging with a flexible, customizable and recyclable alternative that can expand to different sizes while holding […]
Han becomes 2023-24 G-I president
October 30th, 2023
Dr. Jie Han, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, is the new president of the Geo-Institute (G-I) Board of Governors for 2023-24. He took office at the October 2023 board meeting. Dr. Jie Han Han is a Roy A. Roberts University Distinguished Professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. He received […]
ANC purchases ZIM International
October 27th, 2023
American Niagara (ANC) of Norcross, Ga., is pleased to announce the purchase of ZIM International (ZIM) of Smyrna, Ga. ANC and ZIM will be headquartered out of ANC’s Norcross, Ga., location. Scotty Barocas, President of ANC, said “This is a great opportunity for ANC and for ZIM! As a combined company, we can offer ZIM’s […]
Great Lakes Boat Building School secures grant
October 27th, 2023
Cedarville, Mich.-based Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) has secured a $354,600 Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The school applied for the support as part of its “Enhancing Education with Equipment” campaign, which provides equipment and technology for skilled trades training. According to an article in Soundings Trade Only, GLBBS […]
TRB announces 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award recipient
October 27th, 2023
Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr. The 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award recipient is Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in Jacksonville, Fla. The Sharon D. Banks Award is a biennial award established in memory of Sharon D. Banks, the former general manager of AC Transit in Oakland, Calif., and […]
Registration opens for ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference
October 26th, 2023
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has opened registration for its fourth Educator Training Conference set for April 2-4, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. The in-person conference caters to high school and post-secondary educators and administrators who are involved in, or thinking about starting, marine service technology programs at their school. Industry leaders interested […]