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Vince Tyra to become president and CEO of Gildan Activewear
January 13th, 2024
The board of directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Vince Tyra will assume the role of president and chief executive officer on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Initially, Tyra was going to start on Feb. 12, 2024, but he agreed to start early to engage in discussion with stakeholders. “When the board began the external […]
FGI webinar – Electrical Leak Location (ELL): Planning and Preparation – Jan. 16
January 12th, 2024
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute presents the webinar - Electrical Leak Location (ELL): Planning and Preparation – on January 16, 2024 at noon CST. Pre-recorded listens are available: January 17, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - Australia); January 17, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded - South Africa); January 17, 2024 at 5 p.m. JST (Pre-recorded - […]
The importance of CIPP and its benefits
January 12th, 2024
CIPP (Cured In Place Pipe) technology, also known as trenchless technology or in-situ pipe repair, enables the restoration of damaged sewer systems without the requirement for excavation or trench digging. This process involves deploying CIPP tubes using water, steam, or air pressure to line the existing pipes. In our forthcoming four-part series, we will delve […]
Webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers – Jan. 18
January 12th, 2024
Tensar and GEOPIER are presenting the live webinar – An Introduction to Ground Improvement with Geogrid and Geopiers on January 18, 2024at 1 p.m. Eastern. The duration is 50 minutes, attendees are eligible for 1 PDH/course completion credit hour and you can register here and you can register here. Have you been searching for a […]
DOMOTEX Green Collection Award winners announced
January 11th, 2024
The ten winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award were announced at DOMOTEX, an international carpet and flooring trade show, in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. There were four award categories: eco-friendly products, healthy products, sustainable production and social responsibility. The exhibition runs from Jan. 11–14, 2024 at Hannover Exhibition […]
Geomembranes as an effective environmental compliance solution in rail yards
January 11th, 2024
On the evening of February 3, 2023, a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The tanker cars, carrying several types of chemicals, ruptured and caught fire. The aftermath unfolded in the news for days, weeks, and months. The event impacted the population of the small community most directly, but also created an environmental investigation for […]
Epson transitions to 100% renewable electricity at all sites worldwide
January 10th, 2024
The Seiko Epson Corporation, also known as Epson, announced that, as of December 2023, all electricity used at Epson Group sites around the globe comes from renewable sources. This makes Epson the first in the domestic manufacturing industry to complete the transition to renewable electricity at all of its sites worldwide. The Epson Group consumes […]
Brunswick Corp. announces solar installations for manufacturing facilities
January 10th, 2024
Brunswick Corporation has announced the completion of solar installations at three of its global facilities including its first project in Mexico. Brunswick’s Reynosa facility, which manufactures its award-winning Bayliner, Trophy, Heyday, Sea Ray, and Lund brands, has installed more than 900 photovoltaic solar panels covering 4,000 square meters on the roof of the facility. The […]
AASHTO discusses proposed trichloroethylene rule
January 10th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently provided feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposal to address the “unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented” by trichloroethylene or TCE as part of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Photo courtesy of AASHTO re:source. AASHTO noted in a letter to the […]
Sustainable waterproof fabric
January 9th, 2024
Apex, a non-PVC architectural membrane, offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics, but is 35% lighter. Apex, a non-PVC architectural membrane, offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics, but is 35% lighter. Ideal for tents and tension structures, its superior strength-to-weight ratio, remarkable performance, and patented NEOCLEAN™ self-cleaning technology ensure long-lasting […]