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Seventh AASHTO Re:source Technical Exchange sees growth
May 3rd, 2024
AASHTO re:source is a technical service program offered by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials that provides services and tools through three major programs: the Laboratory Assessment Program, the Proficiency Sample Program, and the AASHTO Accreditation Program. Almost 250 people attended the 7th annual AASHTO re:source Technical Exchange or “TechEx” at The […]
ATA 2024 IAA Awards open for submissions
May 2nd, 2024
Entries are now being accepted for Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) revamped 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA) competition. These awards return for the 77th year of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The industry is constantly changing, and the 2024 IAA program is changing with it. Some categories have been removed, added or […]
Solmax Americas modernizes Houston facility to expand geomembrane manufacturing
May 2nd, 2024
Solmax Americas (AMS) has commissioned an additional geomembrane manufacturing line at its Houston, Texas facility with a ribbon cutting and celebration. Solmax’s executive council joined Houston teammates to mark the occasion. “Solmax Americas is focused on improving quality, reliability and flexibility of our geomembrane product offering,” said John Henderson, president of Solmax, AMS. “Not only […]
Archroma and Cotton Incorporated renew 8-year collaboration
May 1st, 2024
Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company based in Prattein, Switzerland, and Cotton Incorporated, a non-profit cotton research and marketing company in Cary, N.C., announced the renewal of an eight-year collaboration to accelerate the shift to a more circular cotton economy. The two organizations began working together in 2016 when Cotton Incorporated approached Archroma intending to […]
Arena Group acquires Showblock
May 1st, 2024
Arena Group has completed the acquisition of temporary structure specialists Showblock. The deal demonstrates Arena Group’s commitment to growth and innovation and strengthens its position as a global leader in the event industry. Showblock, founded in 2017, is renowned for its highly functional, sustainable structures which have been showcased at iconic events around the globe […]
NY state has new boating safety regulation
May 1st, 2024
New York State is reminding boaters of a new regulation that took effect this year. The regulation, commonly known as “Brianna’s law,” requires a boating safety certification for people born after Jan. 1, 1978. This regulation was named for 11-year-old Brianna Lieneck who was killed in a boating accident in 2005. The law initially went […]