The Board of Directors at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, elevated Tony Fragnito from COO of INDA to president of INDA effective May 31. Fragnito will assume the position currently held by Dave Rousse, who will become president Emeritus and provide support and assistance to Fragnito as needed until Rousse fully retires in [...]
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 27-29 in Tampa, Fla. New product entries are now being accepted through August 16. The IBEX Innovation Awards showcase outstanding marine product development to the recreational boating industry and beyond. The program is managed [...]
Photograph courtesy of Tensar Corp. Ongoing large-scale infrastructure projects are fueling global demand for geotextiles in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The growing utilization of geotextiles with improved functional characteristics and cost-effectiveness for erosion control applications are steering revenue expansion of the geotextiles market. Globally, the market valuation is projected to reach US $22.9 billion by [...]
Ultrafabrics’ new collection of white and neutral vegan leather is called HUSH. Ultrafabrics’ new collection of white and neutral vegan leather is called HUSH. The collection includes more than a dozen whites and off-whites that are functional and easy to maintain. They explore the power of neutral colors in the built environment, and ensure durability, [...]
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting above-average activity for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, the agency said in a statement. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued a forecast of 14 to 21 named storms and a 65 percent probability of an above-normal season, with a 10 percent chance of below-normal activity. [...]
Photo: © Kateryna Rykun, Dreamstime.com INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry, announced publication of the ninth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report. Based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry leaders, the report provides an overall view of North American supply, including the key metrics of capacity, production [...]
Photograph courtesy of Solmax The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Lifetime Predictions of Nonexposed and Exposed Geosynthetics,” on June 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. Learning objectives of the webinar Webinar [...]
Plastic/Fiberglass infused with Retacell®. No change in structure with a 1,600ºF blowtorch. Xeriant, Inc. (“Xeriant” or “The Company”), an aerospace company dedicated to Advanced Air Mobility and associated specialty chemicals and materials, has completed the critical pre-certification testing of its eco-friendly Retacell® flame retardant on synthetic fabrics, the most common of which are derived from [...]
Photo courtesy of Geocomp Geocomp announced it is being acquired by Sercel’s Sensing & Monitoring Division. Sercel is a division of CGG of Paris, France. CGG is a global technology firm that supports clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. With [...]
Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles announces its new working relationship with Baldwin Technology Co. Inc., utilizing its precision spray technology for chemical applications, TexCoat G4™, in the dyeing and finishing lab. This mutually beneficial relationship will enhance sustainability in the textile industry by reducing energy, water, chemicals [...]
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