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IGS-NA publishes call for applications for Testing Innovation Fellowship Program

The North American chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS-NA) launched a new student fellowship program aimed at transitioning geosynthetics-related research to ASTM International (ASTM) standards and increasing student engagement in the two professional organizations. The fellowship program will be jointly supported by the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), IGS-NA and the ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics. [...]

By ATA|2021-11-15T10:49:45-06:00November 15, 2021|

MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards deadline is Monday

The deadline for the MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards is Monday, November 15. From design excellence to quality workmanship, the MFA Awards showcase projects representing the breadth of the industry from tops and covers to interior and exterior upholstery. Winners will be announced at the 2022 MFA Conference at Wild Dunes Charleston’s Island Resort, Isle of [...]

By ATA|2021-11-08T13:18:40-06:00November 12, 2021|

International Achievement Award winners announced at IFAI Expo 2021

The winner in the Geosynthetics category is from ACE Geosynthetics Inc.: Segmental block reinforced structure applied for the highway interchange project. Photograph courtesy of ACE Geosynthetics Inc. The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the winners of the 2021 International Achievement Awards (IAA) at the Awards and Networking Breakfast at IFAI Expo 2021 on Nov. 3 [...]

By ATA|2021-11-12T01:03:00-06:00November 12, 2021|

IFAI Expo celebrates its 100th anniversary with a successful show in Nashville

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) wrapped up IFAI Expo 2021, North America’s largest specialty, industrial and advanced textiles event, on Nov. 4 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. IFAI Expo 2021 included 218 exhibiting companies and a total of 3,173 participants. This year was the 100th anniversary of IFAI Expo's in-person show. IFAI Expo [...]

By ATA|2021-11-13T16:25:59-06:00November 11, 2021|

Microban International announces new range of antiviral technologies

Microban International, a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions, odor control and residual sanitization/disinfection solutions, has announced a new range of antiviral technologies that are proven to reduce viral loading on products and surfaces. Microban® technology can be incorporated into various materials during manufacturing, becoming part of the product’s structure to provide inherent and enduring protection [...]

By ATA|2021-11-11T14:52:49-06:00November 11, 2021|

EU retaliatory tariff to be lifted Jan 1

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative confirmed that the European Union’s (EU) 25 percent retaliatory tariff on American-made boats will be lifted on January 1, 2022, provided the U.S. rolls back its Section 232 tariffs on aluminum and steel by January 1, 2022. Additionally, the officials confirmed [...]

By ATA|2021-11-08T13:13:28-06:00November 11, 2021|

Proposed ASTM geosynthetics standard will aid in road and pavement design

Photograph courtesy of Tensar Corp. ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design. The proposed standard (WK70888) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the [...]

By ATA|2021-11-11T01:05:00-06:00November 11, 2021|

CNITA elects fifth council, celebrates 20th anniversary

The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) recently held its fifth member congress and the celebration ceremony of its 20th anniversary in Beijing. The congress reviewed and approved the report of the fourth council, and elected the fifth council.Li Guimei was elected as the president of CNITA, Zhu Xiusen, Duan Shoujiang and Ji Jianbing [...]

By ATA|2021-11-10T09:49:40-06:00November 10, 2021|

New OSHA vaccination policy for private businesses

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new emergency temporary standard (ETS), requiring private employers with 100 or more employees–firm or company-wide–to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing [...]

By ATA|2021-11-08T13:10:14-06:00November 10, 2021|

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority taps Layfield Geosynthetics for floating cover for reservoir

Photograph courtesy of Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) chose Layfield Geosynthetics (USA) for the supply and installation of a new chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) liner and floating cover system for the Highland 2 Reservoir. The project includes demolition of the old liner and cover and fabrication and construction of a [...]

By ATA|2021-11-10T01:22:00-06:00November 10, 2021|

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