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AATCC announces new 2025 C2C Design & Merchandising Student Competition
November 12th, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the launch of the 2025 Concept 2 Consumer (C2C) Design & Merchandising Student Competition. The new competition combines the association's design and merchandising competitions to allow students to better showcase their full range of skills. Textile students are invited to design and merchandise an apparel […]
NECPA conference registration is now open
November 12th, 2024
Registration is now open for The North East Canvas Products Association (NECPA) 2025 Expo and Conference to be held January 28-30 in Atlantic City, N.J. The 2025 theme is “Racing into the Future: Full Steam Ahead” and will take place at the Showboat Hotel Atlantic City. The conference schedule includes marine canvas and awning shop […]
Webinar – Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete – Nov. 21
November 12th, 2024
Tensar presents the webinar Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete on November 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT. Attendees are eligible to earn 1 PDH credit and you can register here. The webinar will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the corrosion resistant reinforcement available on the market. It […]
Webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways & Bridges – Dec. 3
November 12th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways and Bridges – on December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Infrastructure development for highways and road corridors faces many challenges when […]
Countdown to Tent Conference: 1 month away!
November 11th, 2024
Save and register for the 2025 Tent Conference before Dec. 3 for the early bird discount! Tent Conference 2023 attendees solve a puzzle as part of the TRD Experience competition, which promoted industry networking and camaraderie while having fun. Time flies when you're waiting to gather with fellow tent leaders in Louisville, KY. Tent Conference is […]
Proposed code changes
November 11th, 2024
A draft code proposal for temporary structures was released by FEMA for next year's ICC Code Development Cycle. The change in language, which is referenced in 3103.6.1.3, suggests "banning temporary structures in floodways and high hazard coastal areas." FEMA did not provide any evidence or research to support the change in code and we plan to comment and reject the code language. We will […]
New bedding technology
November 11th, 2024
Better Fit Bedding™ has patented a new construction for fitted flat sheets, comforters and blankets by incorporating a unique elastic bottom edge and corners. Better Fit Bedding™ has patented a new construction for fitted flat sheets, comforters and blankets by incorporating a unique elastic bottom edge and corners. Designed with innovative corner pockets, the bedding […]
Herculite named top workplace second year in a row
November 11th, 2024
Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2024 by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business for the second year in a row. The Best Places to Work in PA award identifies, recognizes and honors the best […]
Seshadri Ramkumar, Jayalakshmi Textiles receive Intexcon 2024 award
November 11th, 2024
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor in the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University in Labbock, Texas, and Jayalakshmi Textiles were awarded the Intexcon award at the 2024 Intexcon in Ahmedabad, India. The award was presented to the winners in late October by Rajeev Saxena, the joint secretary of India’s Ministry of Textiles. […]
Top transportation leaders recognized for outstanding contributions
November 11th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) honored 10 state department of transportation individuals, teams, and programs at its annual awards program during the 2024 AASHTO Annual Meeting. Recipients were recognized for their achievements in the transportation industry and how their efforts benefited the communities they serve. “These AASHTO annual awards celebrate […]