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New interior fabric collection
April 22nd, 2024
Bernhardt Textiles’ Coveted collection features a unique mixture of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. Bernhardt Textiles’ newest collection, Coveted, features a unique mixture of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors that combine beauty, practicality and durability, making it an excellent addition to any interior space. The collection comprises four different […]
COMANCO completes earthwork for landfill cell
April 22nd, 2024
COMANCO has made significant progress in constructing a new landfill cell in Southwest Florida. To meet the client’s need for the cell to be ready as soon as possible, COMANCO moved more than 150,000 CY of dirt, preparing 10 acres of subgrade for a liner in record time. While doing the earthwork, COMANCO coordinated with […]
DITF and VRETENA win Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2024 Award
April 19th, 2024
The Straw Flexi-Dress created by the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF)and VRETENA, winner of the Cellulose Innovation of the Year 2024 Award. It is designed as a versatile knitted garment that can be worn as a dress, but can also be split into two pieces and used separately as a top […]
Registration open for DFI’s S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization
April 19th, 2024
Registration is open for S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization being held August 6-8 in Aurora, Colo. “The conference has grown over the years to be one of DFI’s flagship events,” says Theresa Engler, DFI executive director. “The two-and-a-half-day conference brings together hundreds of industry professionals focused on the practical application of deep foundations and ground […]
New DHS textile enforcement plan cracks down on illicit trade
April 18th, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is crucial for national security. Two of DHS’s agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations […]
ATA hosts free sourcing webinar
April 18th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will host a free webinar for both members and nonmembers on how to use textile industry directories to source products and connect with potential partners on April 24, 2024, from 1–2 pm ET. ATA will demonstrate its new VISTA Online Sourcing Directory, Member Directory and Buyer's Guide and host the Office […]
Core & Main completes acquisition of ACF West
April 18th, 2024
Core & Main Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of NW Geosynthetics Inc., doing business as ACF West Inc. ACF West is a leading distributor of geosynthetic materials and provider of soil stabilization solutions with six locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah. “We are excited to grow our geosynthetics footprint across the […]
Anthony Pappalardo joins Herculite as regional sales manager for shade products
April 17th, 2024
Anthony Pappalardo, Herculite®'s new regional sales manager for the Midwest and the Southeast. Image: Herculite Products. Inc. Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics with brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, announced that Anthony Pappalardo has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Southeast. In this […]
Call for 2024 Women Making Waves nominations
April 17th, 2024
Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Women Making Waves industry recognition program. The nomination process will close on May 1, 2024. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in January 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Women Making Waves […]
FHWA issues $830M in PROTECT resiliency grants
April 17th, 2024
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued nearly $830 million in discretionary grants to 80 projects nationwide to help states and local communities strengthen surface transportation systems such as roads, bridges, ports, intercity rail, pedestrian facilities, and transit systems – making them more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather events, such as flooding and […]