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CORT Events expands in Texas
July 9th, 2024
Photo courtesy of CORT Events. CORT Events, Chantilly, Va., is opening a warehouse in Round Rock, Texas, to service trade shows, exhibits and events in nearby Austin, San Antonio and surrounding Texas regions. “We are thrilled to expand our event and trade show offerings and bring our exemplary service to this exciting market,” said Damon […]
LeFort Interests acquires four East Coast event rental businesses
July 9th, 2024
LeFort Interests, a family office with locations in New York and Winter Park, Fla., has acquired four event rental businesses based on the East Coast. The acquisitions include Nantucket, Mass.-based companies Nantucket Tents, Placesetters Nantucket and Soiree Floral, as well as Sperry Tents of South Florida, with locations in West Palm Beach and Winter Park, Fla. “Over the course of […]
Free ATA State of the Industry webinar July 24
July 9th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will present the State of the Industry webinar on July 24, 2024, free to ATA members and nonmembers from 1–2 pm ET. The webinar will discuss the results from its annual industry survey looking at industry trends, markets that are poised for growth and other data. A panel of industry experts […]
COMANCO completes geomembrane liner maintenance in Idaho
July 9th, 2024
COMANCO has completed liner maintenance repairs on a 60mil and 100mil HDPE geomembrane containment system in South Idaho. This project highlights COMANCO’s commitment to providing high-quality, efficient solutions for clients in the fertilizer industry. Led by the experienced superintendent Pablo Gomez Medina, the crew replaced a panel within the return ditch area. This crucial repair […]
Paradise Textiles and Nanollose announce R&D deal
July 8th, 2024
Paradise Textiles, the material science hub of Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Alpine Group, announced it has signed a deal with biotechnology company, Nanollose for the exclusive supply of its Nullarbor™ fibers. Under the non-binding term sheet for the joint venture agreement, Paradise will work closely with Nanollose, undertaking research and development to manufacture yarns and […]
New stain-release technology
July 8th, 2024
New Devan Stain-Release technology combines both stain-release and wicking properties. New Devan Stain-Release technology prevents water- and oil-based stains from adhering deeply to fibers, allowing stains to be washed off easily in home laundries, even at low temperatures. The technology combines both stain-release and wicking properties, and while the solution is most effective for cotton […]
Geoworks rolls out comprehensive new geosynthetics offering
July 8th, 2024
Civil engineering specialists Wrekin Products proudly announces the creation of Geoworks, a new identity and standalone division for its geosynthetics range. Geoworks encompasses all of Wrekin’s existing geosynthetics offerings including geotextiles, geogrids, geomembranes, geomats, geocells, and geocellular paving. Geoworks continues to offer a wide range of geosynthetic solutions for various industries, making its catalogue more […]
All-season protection in Times Square
July 5th, 2024
The Times Square Edition hotel, a new building in New York City, was designed to have a ninth-floor terrace and is set back in keeping with the other properties on Times Square. The Witkoff Group, which developed the property, wanted to create an all-season amenity especially well-suited for the renowned New Year’s Eve parties surrounding Times Square, as this terrace overlooks the […]
Tiltex 10B and Sandmat erosion and drainage control for Newmont mines
July 5th, 2024
Tiltex 10B basalt fiber-enhanced anti-cracking geosynthetic cementitious composite mat (GCCM) and Sandmat drainage geocomposite were chosen by Newmont Telfer Gold Mine in Telfer, Australia for ground surface barrier erosion control to the box cut benched batter sidings to the underground mine access tunnel entrance. Newmont Telfer Gold Mine box cut scour and drainage protection with […]
State DOT projects receive $1.8 billion in RAISE grants
July 4th, 2024
Almost 150 transportation projects across the country are receiving a funding boost after U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the award of $1.8 billion in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity or RAISE grants. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg This latest announcement, awarding dollars to 148 projects—19 of which belonging to state departments of transportation, brings […]