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Geomembrane leak detection technology explained in a nutshell
November 15th, 2024
Article contributed by Water Industry Journal A geomembrane is a flexible, synthetic sheet material primarily used to create impermeable barriers. It comes in various thicknesses (typically between 1mm and 3mm) and widths (around 7.5 meters) to suit different applications. Photo courtesy of Water Industry Journal. Geomembranes are often rolled out and joined together to form large, […]
Paper submissions open for 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & Innovation Days
November 14th, 2024
The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place in September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. This congress offers a platform to present research and innovations that will shape the future of the fiber and textile industries. Submissions for the 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber […]
Study shows economic impacts of New England boat show date changes
November 14th, 2024
A recent study about the economic contribution of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show revealed the substantial adverse impact the show’s recent move from its traditional February timeframe to early January has had on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the recreational boating industry. The study, conducted by the Recreation Marine Research Center at Michigan […]
Solmax appoints Bob Gilligan as president and CEO, heralding an era of growth
November 14th, 2024
Solmax, the world’s largest geosynthetics producing company, is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Gilligan as president and chief executive officer. Bob Gilligan. Photo courtesy of Solmax. Following an extensive, global search, Bob Gilligan emerges as the leader to take Solmax into its next phase of growth, driving forward on sustainable performance and the […]
Pennsylvania and West Virginia DOTs win America’s Transportation Awards honors
November 14th, 2024
An innovative highway emergency repair project in Pennsylvania and the construction of a new bridge spanning the Ohio River took home top honors at the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Left to right: Jim Tymon, PennDOT’s Mike Carroll, and Garrett Eucalitto. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project […]
Moss Inc. promotes Elissa Decker to vice president of global procurement and textile development
November 13th, 2024
Elissa Decker, Moss Inc.'s new vice president of global procurement and textile development. Image: Moss Inc. Moss Inc., a graphics and tension fabric structures provider headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill., announced the promotion of Elissa Decker to the position of vice president of global procurement and textile development. In her new role, Decker will provide […]
Rieter, ARISE IIP and Afreximbank announce partnership for Africa Textile Renaissance Plan
November 13th, 2024
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP), Afreximbank and Rieter announced they have partnered to revitalize Africa's textile sector under the Africa Textile Renaissance Plan. ARISE IIP is an African industrial developer with operations in Togo, Gabin and Benin; Afreximbank is an African import-export bank headquartered in Cairo, Egypt; and Rieter is a global supplier of systems […]
ORR to host free outdoor recreation economic data webinar
November 13th, 2024
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is inviting industry stakeholders to join them for a free webinar following the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account Release of the 2023 outdoor recreation data on November 20, 2024. This will be the seventh year of the BEA release of the latest national and state […]
Solmax receives IAA award for El Maximo water management project
November 13th, 2024
Solmax recently received the Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) International 2024 Achievement Award of Excellence in the Geosynthetics Project – Water category for its El Maximo Ranch water management project. In 2024, project owners were in search of a solution for water management at El Maximo Ranch. The project includes the construction of 40 different earthen […]
Arena Group and Showblock announce expansion
November 12th, 2024
Arena Group and Showblock announced that Showblock’s innovative solutions will now be available across North America. This expansion leverages the existing infrastructure and network of the Arena Group in the U.S., allowing Showblock’s modular structures to be efficiently delivered and installed for events across the continent. This development follows Showblock’s successful operations in the UK, […]