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Valcourt Group acquires AwnClean USA
December 12th, 2023
The Valcourt Group, a provider of window cleaning, waterproofing, and facade restoration services for commercial properties, announced its recent acquisition of woman-owned AwnClean USA, based in Tampa, Florida. This strategic move maintains the momentum Valcourt has been building to strengthen its position as an industry leader in exterior commercial building services while expanding its presence within […]
Canadian government streamlines waterway access process
December 12th, 2023
In October, the Canadian federal government announced a streamlined process to enact restrictions on the use of recreational boats on its waterways. Under this new process, the Minister of Transport has the authority to issue interim restriction orders upon receiving a request from other levels of government, including municipalities. The federal government is temporarily using […]
Top transportation leaders honored for exceptional contributions
December 12th, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 11 state DOT individuals, teams, and programs driving positive change in the transportation sector through its annual awards program at the AASHTO Annual Meeting. “These annual awards recognize individuals and teams that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to transportation,” said AASHTO Executive Director Jim […]
Powerful flatbed printer
December 11th, 2023
The Vanguard VK3220T-HS ultra-high production UV-LED flatbed printer offers a larger bed size and up to three rows of industrial printheads for maximum productivity. The Vanguard VK3220T-HS ultra-high production UV-LED flatbed printer offers a larger bed size, up to three rows of industrial printheads for maximum productivity, an electromagnetic carriage drive system for speed, and […]
Peach Fuzz: Pantone Color of the Year 2024
December 11th, 2023
Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2024. At a time of turmoil in many aspects of […]
How geomembranes help to improve water quality, lower costs and increase efficiencies in wastewater treatment – Part 3
December 11th, 2023
By Felon Wilson “Old ideas are being evaluated and new concepts are being formulated.” George Tchobanoglous, University of California Davis, in Wastewater Engineering: Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, 3rd Edition. In this post and the next, geomembrane use in wastewater management will be discussed. The wastewater management system will be broken into two parts: Wastewater Collection and […]
Webinar – Restoration of Streams in the Midwest – Dec. 13
December 11th, 2023
The webinar– Restoration of Streams in the Midwest – will take place Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. EST. It is presented by Jonathan Koepke, CEPSC, LEED-AP, and vice president and general manager of ENCAP, Inc. The webinar will be moderated by Ryan Alltop of ENCAP and you can register here. Streambank and bed […]
Global staple fiber market may reach $281 billion by 2031
December 8th, 2023
Photo: Gaston College Textile Technology Center. Staple fibers are short fibers made of either natural or synthetic materials. Any fiber that is usable, constrained, or has a finite length is referred to as a staple fiber. Even though the source is the same, the length of the fiber varies both within and across types obtained […]
Polyfabrics introduces Road Tape for road maintenance
December 8th, 2023
In the fast-paced world of road construction and maintenance, the need for durable and efficient solutions has never been greater. With a surge in road traffic, the demands on our roadways are increasing exponentially. This is where Polyfabrics steps in with Road Tape – a cutting-edge solution designed to combat the challenges of cracking in hot […]
Craig Arnold appointed Borealis EVP Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions, Innovation & Technology
December 7th, 2023
The Supervisory Board of Borealis has appointed Craig Arnold as the new Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Innovation & Technology with effect from February 1, 2024. Craig Arnold is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Ferroglobe PLC in Madrid, Spain. Prior to this appointment, he had a long-standing career at Dow Inc., […]