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Geocell technology proves effective in solving soil stabilization challenges for solar farms on underutilized lands

With the increasing demand for clean energy, there is a growing interest in repurposing underutilized lands for solar farm developments, particularly abandoned mines, capped landfills, brownfields, and other unused areas. These locations offer a unique opportunity to transform unused spaces into sources of renewable energy, and can be particularly enticing because they are often situated [...]

By ATA|2024-04-12T01:27:00-05:00April 12, 2024|

Traube Awning returns to family ownership after 10 years

Traube Awning, an awnings and shade provider based in Hartford, Ill., announced its return to family ownership after a 10-year hiatus with Steve Traube, a third-generation descendant of the founding family acquiring the company. "I'm thrilled to bring Traube Awning back to the family," says Traube, owner of Traube Tents & Structures and now Traube [...]

By ATA|2024-04-12T09:50:53-05:00April 11, 2024|

Traube Tents acquires Armbruster Tentmaker

Traube Tent Co., St. Louis., Mo., installed this temporary Minneapolis, Minn.-based grocery store that took the place of a CUB Foods supermarket that was damaged during the George Floyd riots. Photo courtesy of Traube Tents and Structures. Traube Tent Company, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. metro region, a full service tent & structure provider, has acquired [...]

By ATA|2024-04-11T07:28:57-05:00April 11, 2024|

Suntex, Centerbridge announce joint venture in marina acquisitions

Suntex Marina Investors LLC and Centerbridge Partners L.P. announced that they have established a joint venture backed by Centerbridge-affiliated funds and global institutional investors to acquire over $1.25 billion in new marinas across the United States. These funds will be used to support new acquisitions and capital improvements at newly acquired facilities, as well as [...]

By ATA|2024-04-08T10:11:23-05:00April 11, 2024|

Register now for 2024 GMA Spring Lobby Days – June 5–6 in Washington, D.C.

Now is the time to register for the GMA Spring Lobby Days taking place on June 5–6, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome and [...]

By ATA|2024-04-12T09:34:05-05:00April 11, 2024|

Justin P. Powell confirmed as South Carolina’s secretary of transportation

Justin P. Powell will serve as the next secretary of transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Powell was first appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve as secretary on Jan. 18, 2024. His appointment was reviewed by the Senate Transportation Committee and the committee voted unanimously to send [...]

By ATA|2024-04-09T12:10:40-05:00April 11, 2024|

Culp Inc. hires Paige Seadler as director of product marketing in mattress fabrics division

Paige Seadler, Culp Inc.'s new director of product marketing for Culp Home Fashions, the company's mattress fabrics division. Image: Culp Inc. Culp Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, announced that it has hired Paige Seadler as the director of product marketing for Culp Home Fashions (CHF), the company’s mattress fabrics division. Seadler has 15 years [...]

By ATA|2024-04-10T15:24:03-05:00April 10, 2024|

Palm Beach celebrates successful 2024 show

The 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show, that took place at the end of March, closed out its annual four-day event in downtown West Palm Beach by having a record-breaking number of vessels on display, making it the largest edition in the show’s storied history. Since 1982, the Palm Beach International Boat Show has anchored [...]

By ATA|2024-04-08T10:06:45-05:00April 10, 2024|

AGRU America expands operations in Williamsburg County

AGRU America, Inc. is expanding operations in Williamsburg County, S.C. The company’s $7.8 million investment will create approximately six new jobs. “AGRU America has been in South Carolina since 1996,” says Robert L. Johnson, president/CEO at AGRU America. “Since then, we’ve expanded multiple times across Williamsburg, Georgetown, and Charleston counties. South Carolina has provided us [...]

By ATA|2024-04-10T01:28:00-05:00April 10, 2024|

Leigh Fibers purchases Martex Fibers, rebrands business as Revive Fiber

Leigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, S.C., announced that it has purchased the operating assets of Martex Fiber and rebranded the business as Revive Fiber. Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber will operate as separate but related sister companies under joint management as the largest textile recycler in North America. With multiple production facilities in South Carolina [...]

By ATA|2024-04-09T15:42:18-05:00April 9, 2024|

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