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NCTO urges isotopic testing of cotton goods
November 30th, 2023
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement in support of Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s (D-VA) letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging his agency to step up isotopic testing of imported products containing cotton sourced from forced labor in Xinjiang, China. The Congresswoman’s press […]
BoatUS/NWSA seek nominations for Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award
November 30th, 2023
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) are seeking nominations for the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Since 1999, the national award has sought to recognize an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Past […]
EventWorks, Quest Events merge
November 30th, 2023
Photo courtesy of EventWorks. EventWorks, a Southeast event rental provider, and Quest Events, a drape and scenic elements provider, unveiled their strategic combination, marking a significant milestone in the event industry. The merger brings together two esteemed organizations to fortify strengths, broaden reach and deliver an unparalleled full-service experience to event professionals. EventWorks and Quest […]
How geomembranes help to improve water quality, lower costs and increase efficiencies in wastewater treatment – Part 2
November 30th, 2023
“We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.” Jacques Yves Cousteau In Part 1: Wastewater Industry in North America,” a brief history of the efforts to deal with wastewater was explored along with estimates of the size of the industry itself. In this post, we will take a look at the current […]
Freudenberg launches new website for South America
November 29th, 2023
Freudenberg Performance Materials is launching a website dedicated to the South American markets. For decision makers in the apparel, shoe and other technical industries, information on the regional presence of one of the world-leading suppliers and its portfolio of technical textiles and textile technologies is now just a few clicks away. Every market served by […]
METSTRADE reports record attendance for 2023
November 29th, 2023
METSTRADE 2023 wrapped at RAI Amsterdam on Nov. 17 with record attendance across the three-day show. The show presented 1,540 exhibitors, 240 of them new to the show, from 53 countries across 11 halls at RAI Amsterdam. Busy stands, features and corridors hosted 28,900 visits from 18,630 unique visitors spanning 130 nationalities. The METSTRADE show […]
State DOTs win top prizes in America’s Transportation Awards competition
November 29th, 2023
A popular rail trail project benefiting active transportation users in the Northeast and a partnership that delivered additional transit services to the public out west were announced as winners in the competitive America’s Transportation Awards contest. Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Transit Authority joined forces to deliver the “Teamed Up for Transit” project, which earned […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit speakers announced
November 28th, 2023
The speaker and activities schedule for the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit taking place Feb. 12–14, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz., is August 3, 2023, has been announced. The event is an opportunity to share expertise and empower others by engaging with industry members who are passionate and engaged in their career, education, […]
AGRU America expanding Lyon County geomembrane manufacturing plant
November 28th, 2023
Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has approved eight companies that will receive $7,249,200 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 533 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $32.86. That figure is expected to grow to 724 jobs in five years. Additionally, these companies will make capital […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories strengthens spider silk production operations
November 27th, 2023
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (“Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announced its continued investment into building its world-class team with the addition of leading sericulture consultants from India. Before joining Kraig, these individuals spent more than 30 years in senior-level positions overseeing all aspects of […]