June 2021

  • Published On: June 16, 2021

    FC Géosynthétiques, a leader in the installation of geosynthetic products, announced the acquisition of Innovex Produits Techniques Inc., a company specializing in the distribution of geosynthetic materials, and Hydrosol Construction Inc. This acquisition will allow FC Géosynthétiques to strengthen its positioning and leadership in the geosynthetic product installation market while enhancing its offerings. “We are very [...]

  • Published On: June 16, 2021

    By Joshua Venters, Engineering Business Manager, Layfield Group The use of geotextiles has steadily grown over the past century. Geotextiles were initially derived from existing textiles that were readily available on the market, such as carpet backing and upholstery fabric. Manufacturers have modified geotextiles to provide increased benefits to roadway construction. While there are two [...]

  • Published On: June 16, 2021

    The U.S. Senate has passed comprehensive legislation that establishes a new exclusion process for products impacted by the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and reinstates exclusions for products that previously received an exclusion, according to the National Marine Manufacturer's Association website. The comprehensive legislation, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260), supports American [...]

  • Published On: June 15, 2021

    Beaver Paper Group of Atlanta, Ga., a manufacturer of sublimation media and TexSewn® cut and sew papers has promoted Allen Wheeler to the new position of TexSewn product manager. Wheeler will be responsible for generating new sales and market opportunities for Beaver Paper’s TexSewn product portfolio, including developing new products and initiatives that will increase [...]

  • Published On: June 15, 2021

    Every year, landslides—the movement of rock, soil and debris down a slope—cause thousands of deaths and billions of dollars in damages. Because terrain, characteristics of the rocks and soil, weather and climate all contribute to landslide activity, accurately identifying the areas most at risk at any given time can be an uphill battle. Early warning [...]

  • Published On: June 15, 2021

    The 2022 Progressive® Insurance St. Louis Boat & Sportshow®, presented by Discover Boating, originally scheduled from Jan. 13-16, 2022, has been moved to Feb. 3-6, 2022, to accommodate another event at America’s Center Convention Complex. For more information, visit www.stlouisboatshow.com.

  • Published On: June 14, 2021

    The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced winners of its 2021 Pitch It to Win It Student Competition. The Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Undergraduate Student Competition highlights projects conducted by students from all areas of the textile and apparel supply chain. Projects submitted may include academic research, technology and/or process investigations, and literature [...]

  • Published On: June 14, 2021

    MehlerSustainAdhesive (MSA) is an innovative, sustainable adhesive alternative to RFL treatments. MehlerSustainAdhesive (MSA) is an innovative, sustainable adhesive alternative to RFL (Resorcinol Formaldehyde Latex) treatments. Consisting of natural components extracted from renewable raw material wood, it provides a sustainable alternative to conventional treatments without affecting existing production processes or altering the properties of the final [...]

  • Published On: June 14, 2021

    The Atlanta National Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), a global professional organization with the mission of driving middle market growth, announced the 2021 Georgia Fast 40, recognizing the Top 40 fastest-growing middle market companies in Georgia. Watershed Geo, a technical solutions company for civil, environmental and energy infrastructure, was selected as one [...]

  • Published On: June 14, 2021

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched CONNECT, an online platform that enables members to connect, find answers and learn from fellow members. This new initiative from ATA is intended to facilitate valuable networking with industry peers. For more information and to join this new online community, click here.