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AAFA announces board of directors leadership for 2024–2025

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2024–2025 term: Josue Solano, BBC International – chair Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren Corporation – vice chair [...]

By |2024-03-25T10:05:21-05:00March 25, 2024|

Compact direct-to-garment printer

Epson’s SureColor® F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer is a versatile entry-level printer. Epson’s SureColor® F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer is a versatile entry-level printer purpose-built for a range of DTG and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing applications. The hybrid printer combines outstanding image quality, easy operation and flexible performance in one space-saving package. It features an innovative enclosed design [...]

By |2024-03-21T12:43:14-05:00March 25, 2024|

Solmax collaborates with TenneT and SWITCH for recycling of geotextiles in energy projects in Europe

World-leading geosynthetics manufacturer Solmax has collaborated with TenneT and SWITCH to successfully recycle geotextiles used in power grid projects. This initiative resulted in the repurposing of 80 tons of materials destined to become waste during the construction of a new power highway, utilizing approximately 500,000 m2 (598,000 yd2) of geotextile used as a temporary separation [...]

By |2024-03-25T01:25:00-05:00March 25, 2024|

H&M Group and Vargas Holding launch new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester

H&M Group and Vargas Holding, both based in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the founding of Syre, a new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester (rPET). The co-founded venture, also backed by TPG Rise Climate, aims to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycling of polyester, and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. H&M Group has secured an offtake [...]

By |2024-03-22T12:18:32-05:00March 22, 2024|

Montana DOT director retiring

Malcom “Mack” Long, director of the Montana Department of Transportation, plans to retire on March 22, with Larry Flynn – Montana DOT’s deputy director – stepping in to serve as the agency’s interim director. Malcolm “Mack” Long. Photo courtesy of Montana DOT. Appointed by Governor Greg Gianforte (R) as director in January 2021, Long brought 25 [...]

By |2024-03-22T01:42:00-05:00March 22, 2024|

Michelin Inflatable Solutions, ALUULA Composites Inc. announce research and development collaboration

Michelin Inflatable Solutions, a Michelin company based in Trappes, France, and ALUULA Composites Inc., a composite materials developer headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada announced a collaboration on a joint research and development project. “We are thrilled to work with Michelin, one of the world leaders in innovation, and to be providing high-performing materials that [...]

By |2024-03-21T14:56:27-05:00March 21, 2024|

USDOT announces $500 million in funding for U.S. ports

As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $500 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding through MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Investments made under the PIDP focus on modernizing U.S. coastal and inland waterway ports [...]

By |2024-03-18T10:06:42-05:00March 21, 2024|

Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 announces call for proposals

Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 will be held March 2-5, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. It is the merging of the bi-annual Geosynthetics Conference and annual Geo-Congress and replaces both events for 2025. This conference occurs every 6-8 years and is co-organized by ATA’s Geosynthetics Materials Association and ASCE’s Geo-Institute. Geotechnical Frontiers is looking for short courses, special [...]

By |2024-03-21T13:33:19-05:00March 21, 2024|

Webinar – Best Practices for Geomembrane Penetration and Attachment Details – April 11

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting the webinar - Best Practices for Geomembrane Penetration and Attachment Details – on April 11 at noon CDT. It is free to industry professionals and students, a 1.0 PDH is available, and you can register here. Pre-recordings are also available: April 12, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - [...]

By |2024-03-20T11:34:38-05:00March 21, 2024|

Orbus Visual Communications announces relocation and opening of new manufacturing facility

The new Orbus Visual Communications® manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C. Image: Orbus Visual Communications Orbus Visual Communications® announced the relocation and grand opening of a new manufacturing facility for its SEG Systems® and Fabric Images® brands in Huntersville, N.C. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on April 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate Orbus [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:51:05-05:00March 20, 2024|
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