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Schmitt receives 2024 Robert E. Skinner Award
September 19th, 2024
Dr. Rolf R. Schmitt, deputy director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), U.S. Department of Transportation, is the 2024 recipient of the Robert E. Skinner, Jr. Distinguished Transportation Research Management Award for a four-decade career devoted to conceiving, designing, establishing, sustaining, and managing transportation statistical programs and a national library critical to fostering the nation's transportation […]
D.C. Humphrys acquires Gosport Manufacturing
September 18th, 2024
Gosport Manufacturing in Gosport, Ind. Image: Gosport Manufacturing Philadelphia, Penn.-based D.C. Humphrys announced the company has acquired tarps and industrial textiles producer, Gosport Manufacturing. The acquisition will keep Gosport Manufacturing's employees in place, with no changes to key personnel or day-to-day operations. Gosport Manufacturing was founded in 1944 by the King family and has been […]
Leadership Essentials course offered
September 18th, 2024
A Leadership Essentials online course will take place on Thursdays, Sept. 19-Oct. 10, at 11:30am-1pm CT, as part of the Catalyst Courses for Professional Development from Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Each course will be taught by Jenea Smith, an instructional designer who conducts in-depth job task analyses and needs assessments to identify business goals […]
DFI Educational Trust awards scholarship funds to 32 students pursuing careers in deep foundations
September 18th, 2024
The DFI Educational Trust awarded $102,000 in scholarships this spring to 32 exceptional students preparing for a career in the civil engineering and construction fields. More scholarships will be awarded in the fall, thanks to the generosity of many donors and fundraising event participants and sponsors. Since 2006, the trust has awarded $2.2 million in scholarships […]
Eventworks/Quest Events acquires certain assets of Marquee Event Group
September 17th, 2024
EventWorks, a Southeast event rental provider, and Quest Events, a drape and scenic elements provider, (collectively, the “Company”) announced the acquisition of certain assets of Marquee Event Group Inc. and its affiliates (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition will broaden the company’s presence in its existing markets of Dallas, Austin and San Antonio in Texas and extend […]
ATA introduces PFAS Resource Center
September 17th, 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the industry navigate those challenges, Advanced Textiles […]
Dam structure safety installation and repair using advanced geosynthetic technology
September 17th, 2024
By Samantha Justice, P.E. Information contributed by Presto Geosystems With over 91,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution, and providing hydroelectric power. However, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of dams and spillways in the U.S. is now 61 years, significantly over the typical 50-year lifespan of these structures. […]
Shawmut launches Shawmut Infinite, acquires Fairystone Fabrics
September 16th, 2024
James Wyner, CEO of Shawmut. Image: Shawmut Shawmut LLC, a subsidiary of Shawmut Corporation, a global textile solutions provider based in West Bridgwater, Mass., announced the acquisition of warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by its newly formed affiliate, Shawmut Infinite. Shawmut Infinite will operate in Burlington, N.C., as a stand-alone supplier of contract knitting and warping […]
Sophisticated, textured upholstery
September 16th, 2024
Bernhardt Textiles’ newest upholstery collection, Coveted, features a mix of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. Bernhardt Textiles’ newest upholstery collection, Coveted, features a mix of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. The quiet sophistication of this collection aims to bring comfort and modernity to work environments, whether at the office […]
Louisiana DOTD celebrates start of $360M bridge project
September 16th, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the $360 million Jimmie Davis Bridge project that carries LA 511 over the Red River, connecting the Caddo and Bossier parishes. Photo courtesy of Louisiana DOTD. The agency said this project will build a new four-lane […]