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FHWA announces $108 million in transportation investments
June 25th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced over $108 million in grant awards for 85 projects that will improve transportation and reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries on federal and tribal lands. The grants, from FHWA’s Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects and Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund programs, are the latest in […]
Wilkie Technical Textiles partners with Ocean State Innovations
June 24th, 2024
Wilkie Technical Textiles, a technical textile provider based in Lowell, Mass., announced the company has partnered with Ocean State Innovations (OSI). OSI will now serve as the primary liaison for a variety of Wilkie America products manufactured in Lowell. Wilkie America has capabilities for applying a broad range of polymer coatings onto textile substates for […]
High-speed ball screws
June 24th, 2024
Thomson Industries Inc. has added a high-speed option to its line of high-load ball screws. Thomson Industries Inc. has added a high-speed option to its line of high-load ball screws. With a diameter of 50 mm and an exceptionally high lead of 100 mm, the new ball screw can support high travel speeds in applications […]
Free marine shade fabric webinar this week
June 24th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association is hosting the free webinar “How to Choose the Right Fabric: Marine Shade” on Wednesday, June 26, from 1–2 pm EDT. The content, which is sponsored by Sunbrella, features Bill McDaniel, marine market manager at Sunbrella and Brandon Hughes, care service manager at Sunbrella. The webinar will discuss how to select the […]
What’s next for roadway stabilization and reinforcement technology
June 24th, 2024
For years, multiple products were required to provide the combined functions of reinforcement, separation, filtration, drainage, and confinement in roadway applications. Typically, this was achieved by using a geogrid and a nonwoven geotextile as a composite or deployed together. In the early 2000s, MIRAFI RSi-Series was launched and became the first product to provide all […]
Panda Biotech holds grand opening of industrial hemp facility
June 21st, 2024
Panda Biotech, an industrial hemp manufacturer based in Texas, along with Panda Hemp Gin equity partner, The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, celebrated the grand opening of its industrial hemp facility in Wichita Falls, Texas, on June 12. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was celebrated at the 500,000 square foot facility. Ceremony speakers included Wichita Falls Chamber of […]
Element expands Gulf Coast footprint
June 21st, 2024
Element, a Louisiana-based event production rental company with its hub in New Orleans, is expanding in the Gulf Coast region with a new location in Gulfport, Miss. Element has served the southern Louisiana market for 25 years. Third-generation owner Octavia Young, who serves as the company’s chief financial officer/sales, will head the expansion and build […]
U.S. Department of Transportation names newest FAA Management Advisory Council members
June 21st, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation has appointed six new members and reappointed four members to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The 13-member MAC advises the FAA's senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning and regulatory matters. The MAC's newest members continue to represent a cross-section of public and private sector transportation […]
Archroma introduces Color Management+
June 20th, 2024
Archroma®, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced the launch of Color Management+, a color design and development solution that helps textile and fashion brands and mills work together for improved sustainability. Archroma Color Management+ incorporates the industry’s largest off-the-shelf color atlas selection, design tools and customized services for fast color selection and […]
Latest boating compliance and standards reminders
June 20th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturing Association (NMMA) product compliance program for boats, yachts, boat trailers, personal watercraft (PWC) and marine oils in the U.S helps to improve boat manufacturing and ensure safe, high-quality products for consumers. 2024 model year reminders: Variations Responses—within 30 days of report date/120-day max with requested extension. Exams—must be completed by June […]