Tensar International is increasing capacity 35% at its Morrow, GA, geogrid manufacturing facility. Significant growth of Tensar’s TriAx line of geogrid products, and customer requests for new variants of the product has also prompted Tensar’s further investment in research and development capabilities at the Morrow plant. Tensar’s Morrow facility is enhancing its R&D rapid-prototyping capabilities [...]

DrivenBI, provider of SRK, the only cloud-native self-service BI platform that empowers business professionals without IT’s constant support, is integrating AutoCAD connectivity to its data preparation utility tool. This will enable CAD designs to connect directly to business data and instantly show how designs impact overall project costs. Quick access to insights will help companies [...]

Photos: Raptor Boats. Raptor Boats Platform XL combines a boat and a tent, providing anglers with shelter from the elements. The boat is designed for a two-person tent, but the Platform XL features 15 D-rings to accommodate a range of tents or bivouac sacks. The platform is constructed of four inflatable air decks that [...]

Helios Digital Packaging, a Houston, Texas-based custom packaging and display print provider, has acquired the Durst Rho P10 250 HS for its printing operations. Helios serves customers in need of high-quality short- and medium-run corrugate packaging and display output. The 98-inch-wide printer will enable the company to deliver enhanced quality with true and vivid color [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada released a new study outlining the economic impact of recreational boating in Canada. In 2016, the influence of the recreational boating industry in Canada resulted in revenues estimated at $10 billion that generated $5.6 billion in GDP and supported nearly 75,000 jobs throughout the country. The study’s release coincides [...]

Future Market Insights' recent report on the global technical textiles market predicts that the Asia-Pacific region will be the world's largest market for technical textiles during the forecast period, 2017–2027. The report values the global technical textiles market at nearly $166 billion and anticipates the value to reach $260.3 billion by the end of 2027. The report also states that the [...]

Construction began May 15, 2017, on the Stockton Aviation Research and Technology Park adjacent to the William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The first building will be a 66,000-square-foot facility that will feature high-speed connectivity to the FAA technical center laboratories, state-of-the-art classrooms and conference rooms, and a rooftop lounge. [...]

NAUE Asia testing laboratory, founded by the international geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE GmbH & Co. KG, has achieved SAMM testing accreditation for geosynthetics. The accreditation means the Malaysia-based facility fulfills its duties competently and in accordance with strict quality standards. It also means the laboratory can serve external clients. NAUE’s primary manufacturing focus in this plant [...]

Functional fabric developer Cordura, owned by polymer fiber manufacturer Invista, will collaborate with Südwolle Group to create yarns that blend its nylon 6.6 fibers with wool, including a yarn that incorporates Merino wool. The yarns will be available in a range of counts and styles, and are designed to offer enhanced abrasion resistance, as well [...]

Techmer PM, Clinton, Tenn., has been ranked seventh on Plastic News’ “Best Places to Work” list. Initiatives such as the national employee meeting and college recruitment program contributed to the recognition. The company improved its ranking from 13th best in 2016. With an employee count of over 600, Techmer PM is the largest company recognized [...]