German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler AG has opened its first overseas subsidiary in Perry, Ga., in October 2017. Sandler Nonwoven Corporation was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting and Sandler Oktoberfest, a special Bavarian evening. Sandler AG anticipates opening additional overseas plants in the future.

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will offer a webinar entitled “Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall, Berm and Slope Construction Inspection,” on December 13, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The inspection (aka monitoring) of MSE wall, berm and slope construction using geosynthetic reinforcement is essential for building a safe and durability system. Such inspection [...]

Bally Ribbon Mills has both shuttle and needle loom webbing capabilities. Shuttle loom construction is preferred for specific applications, including military and parachutes, in part because it retains tensile strength even after abrasion of the edge. The shuttle loom is able to make seamless tubular webbing. Photo: Bally Ribbon Mills 3-D narrow fabrics [...]