On Feb. 7, 2018, Owens Corning released a video featuring Andy Durham, P.E., the company’s senior geosynthetics engineer based in Granville, Ohio, in a YouTube video on installing the RhinoMat reinforced composite geosynthetic (RCG) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Full-Scale Levee Breach and Hydraulic Test Facility at the Engineer Research & Development [...]

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced Feb. 2, 2018, that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has granted a 404 permit to allow construction to begin on the long-awaited Lower Bois d’Arc Reservoir (LBCR) near Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. The NTMWD said it has been working for more than 15 years [...]

Scott Campbell, president and CEO of Rainier Industries, Tukwila, Wash., has announced his retirement, and David Traub is assuming the role of the company’s CEO. Though the leadership is changing, the company’s values and mission to build high quality products and provide world class service remain the same. Campbell has been president since purchasing the [...]

Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) predicts U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies will spend over $1.6 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) in 2018. ELFA also says that in 2018, businesses are expected to make their largest capital investments since 2012. The organization assists businesses and financiers in understanding the [...]

The marine industry “speed dating” roundtables at the 2018 MFA conference in Savannah, Ga., gave participants a chance to discuss burning issues and exchange best practices on a wide variety of topics including fabric choices, sales techniques, staff training and retention, the pros and cons of product line diversification, upholstery, CAD and plotter cutters, insurance, [...]

Massif, a producer of flame-resistant technical apparel for the U.S. military, has attained Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) approval for its new 2-Piece Flight Suit. Fiber2Fashion reports that the company designed the flight suit using direct user feedback across multiple branches and platforms. The Massif team set out to enhance the capabilities of military service [...]

During the awards dinner at the 2018 Marine Fabricators Conference, David Elliott, David’s Custom Trimmers, Wakerly, Australia, was presented with the upholstery Award of Distinction for his project “The Day Lounge.” Shane Beashel, SB Marine Trimming, Newport, Australia, received the exterior canvas Award of Distinction for his project “Jeanneau 51.” The Award of Distinction is [...]

Photograph courtesy of Propex GeoSolutions In a press release on Feb. 13, 2018, Propex GeoSolutions announced the availability of PYRAWALLTM, an engineered wrap-face vegetated solution for constructing reinforced-earth walls and steepened slopes. The company said the system consists of PYRAMAT® 75 High Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) and fiber-composite internal bracing, and with [...]

The ATA Video Technical Library offers a rich collection of manufacturing knowledge to help fabricators solve problems, train employees and educate themselves about new equipment. ATA has also made available a video archive. “This new technical library provides DIY learning anytime and at any location,” said Magda Ronningen, national program manager for ATA’s Makers Division, [...]

The Makers Division of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a series of one-hour webinars that explore the prototype-development process from the first client conversation to legal liabilities. Participants will learn how to increase their company’s bottom line while decreasing risk. Webinars are free for ATA members and cost $25 for nonmembers. Chad Miller, [...]