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MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards now open for entry
July 23rd, 2024
The 2025 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program is now open for entries. The deadline to submit projects is October 17, 2024. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards program showcases projects that represent the breadth of the industry—from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Categories include: •Hybrid Enclosures: Sailboat […]
AASHTO re:source initiates special inspection program
July 23rd, 2024
In partnership with the California Division of the State Architect – known as DSA – AASHTO re:source has developed a new on-site evaluation program for laboratories providing special inspection and/or structural testing services on DSA projects in California; referred to as the Special Inspection Program or SIP. AASHTO re:source is a technical service program offered […]
Custom shaft collars
July 22nd, 2024
Stafford Custom Large Stainless Steel Shaft Collars are available in set-screw, one-piece, two-piece and hinged styles in sizes up to 12 inches with many customer-specified modifications. For use in chemical, energy, medical, and water treatment machinery and conveying equipment, Stafford Custom Large Stainless Steel Shaft Collars are available in set-screw, one-piece, two-piece and hinged styles […]
AATCC announces textile chemistry scholarship recipients
July 22nd, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Foundation announced the textile chemistry scholarship recipients for the 2024–2025 academic year. In addition to direct funding for tuition, Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in October and one year of complimentary AATCC membership to help them connect with industry professionals […]
XR Geomembrane crucial for utility district facility achieving zero discharge success
July 22nd, 2024
By Felon Wilson The Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s (OMWD) 4S Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) receives 1 MGD (3785 m3/day) of municipal wastewater, treats it to tertiary standards and discharges none. XR-5® lined water reuse storage impoundment. The 4S WRF serves a population of 7,500 homes in the 4S Ranch and Rancho Cielo areas, both in San […]
INDA and NWI announce collaboration to foster continuing education of the nonwovens industry
July 19th, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) announced a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby the two organizations have presented training programs. Under terms of the agreement, INDA and NWI will develop and […]
DFI’s SuperPile ’25 now accepting abstracts
July 19th, 2024
Abstracts are being accepted for presentations at SuperPile ’25, a piling design and construction conference hosted by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) in partnership with the International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC). Abstracts are due December 4, 2024, and can be submitted at www.dfi-events.org/superpile25. The annual SuperPile Conference is taking place June 18-20, 2025, in […]
Coloreel Group AB announces bankruptcy
July 18th, 2024
Coloreel Group AB, a Swedish technology company, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing. Coloreel Group AB has over 90 customers in the global market and over 120 granted patents across 45 markets. […]
NMMA calls for reopening of Section 301 Tariff exclusion process
July 18th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) submitted comments to the Department of Commerce calling on the administration to fully reinstate expired exclusions and reopen the exclusion process for products from China impacted by the Section 301 tariffs. In May, the Biden administration announced proposed modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China; increasing […]
Removing PFAS from precipitation-induced runoff from land application systems
July 18th, 2024
By Gary L. Hawkins, Ph.D. and Bailey Williams, B.A. Water used to wash clothes and dishes, take baths and showers, flush toilets and mix with cleaning products makes its way from houses to wastewater treatment plants for people on public water and wastewater systems. After passing through the wastewater treatment process, the treated water is […]