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Conductive liner for a copper mine reservoir

At a large copper mine in the U.S., a lined stormwater reservoir needed to be constructed for containment of runoff and process water. The integrity of the reservoir liner was critical as failure could result in contamination of groundwater. Solmax installed a double liner system, using Leak Location Conductive liner. This would ensure reliable electric [...]

By |2021-02-05T07:55:00-06:00February 5, 2021|

Gaston College developing Fiber Innovation Center

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners and Gaston College are working in partnership to transfer $5.3 million in funding for the addition of a new Fiber Innovation Center on the college’s Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, N.C.   The new Fiber Innovation Center (FIC) will be a facility expansion of the Kimbrell Campus and be a [...]

By |2021-02-08T12:23:05-06:00February 4, 2021|

Civil engineers to grade Texas’ infrastructure through virtual news conference, Feb. 10

The Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will unveil its 2021 Texas Infrastructure Report Card Feb. 10, 2021, through a virtual news conference. The report analyzes 12 infrastructure categories pertinent to Texas: aviation, bridges, dams, drinking water, energy, flood risk mitigation, levees, public parks and recreation, highways and roads, solid waste, transit, [...]

By |2021-02-04T14:17:56-06:00February 4, 2021|

NAM announces vaccine project

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute are launching the “This Is Our Shot” project, an initiative to educate the manufacturing community, affected families and their communities about the COVID-19 vaccine. The project is live at NAM.org/ThisIsOurShot, where NMMA members can access the latest resources, webinars and a public service announcement on [...]

By |2021-02-01T09:39:30-06:00February 4, 2021|

ASCE recognizes outstanding projects and leaders, and outstanding civil engineering achievements

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced its 2021 recipients of the society’s Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories: construction, design, education, government and management. These individuals have furthered the civil engineering profession and improved local communities by contributing to thriving local economies and superb [...]

By |2021-02-04T07:29:29-06:00February 4, 2021|

Soft furnishings for aircrafts successfully tested against SARS-CoV-2

MGR Foamtex Ltd., world-leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced passenger upholstery systems for premium cabin seating, has announced that its advanced antimicrobial MGRSafeWall™ product protection system has been successfully tested against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, using Addmaster Biomaster antimicrobial technology. “The aircraft and airline industries are actively working to adapt [...]

By |2021-02-02T17:05:08-06:00February 3, 2021|

MFA welcomes new board members

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announces the following changes to the MFA Board: New Directors serving their first three‐year term: Kerri Ames, Yachtsman’s CanvasMike Charlton, Charlton's Marine CanvasMike Hendrix, Keyston Bros Former Directors who have completed their terms and are no longer on the MFA Board: Buddy Sliva, Herculite Products Inc.Brooke Kahn, Keyston BrosRob Kotowski, [...]

By |2021-02-01T09:33:41-06:00February 3, 2021|

Archroma and CleanKore partner to promote sustainable indigo dyeing

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, aiming to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain. The agreement will allow Archroma and CleanKore to promote the benefits of each other’s technologies. This includes Archroma’s robust catalog of dyes and specialty chemicals [...]

By |2021-02-02T16:34:08-06:00February 2, 2021|

AATCC Foundation now accepting scholarship applications

According to a press release, the AATCC Foundation Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications for undergraduate students in textile-related programs at colleges and universities across the country. Students can apply for multiple scholarships through a single online application form. The deadline to receive applications is March 31, 2021. Scholarships available include: The Charles E. Gavin [...]

By |2021-02-02T16:18:28-06:00February 2, 2021|

CETCO’s new RESISTEX Universal GCL Series unveiled

As a new class of polymer-modified geosynthetic clay liners (GCL) that will be added to CETCO’s existing RESISTEX GCL family, the RESISTEX Universal GCL series performs well against calcium chloride (CaCl2). CETCO can now offer customers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to address a wide spectrum of leachates. Designed to withstand medium- to high-strength leachates, [...]

By |2021-02-02T13:12:56-06:00February 2, 2021|
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