IFAI is now ATA
GSI releases request-for-proposals for graduate student fellowships
April 30th, 2019
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) announces a worldwide request-for-proposals (RFPs) focusing on innovative geosynthetics research and development projects. There will be several awards given, each for $5,000. Emphasis will be placed on relevant topics of interest and/or concern to the geosynthetics community. The proposals must be submitted in the following four-page format: Page 1: Letter of […]
Christine York appointed program manager for NSF International’s Textiles Sustainability Services
April 29th, 2019
Global public health organization NSF International has appointed Christine York as program manager for NSF’s textiles sustainability program. York’s experience in sustainability initiatives at global textile, apparel and footwear organizations advances NSF’s commitment to bring innovative sustainability solutions to the textile industry. Christine York In the new role, York will lead the continued growth of […]
HUESKER announces management changes
April 29th, 2019
After completion of an extensive worldwide investment program, which includes multiple new engineering and production facilities as well as an extended sales network, HUESKER is now strengthening its management structure. Having taken HUESKER’s U.S. subsidiary to a new level, Sven Schröer will return to the headquarters in Germany and will join the Management Board as […]
Remembering Dan Dix
April 29th, 2019
Dan Dix, innovation and technical manager of Herculite Products Inc., Emigsville, Pa., passed away April 23. Dix served as director and vice chair of the Fabric Graphics Association board of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). He was well known for his sense of humor and gregarious laugh. Through his encouragement, Dix inspired others in the industry […]
Concrete Canvas signs Titan as new exclusive sales partner for Canada
April 24th, 2019
Concrete Canvas Ltd. (Concrete Canvas), manufacturer and inventor of the innovative Concrete Canvas® Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM), and Titan Environmental Containment Ltd. (Titan), a leading Canadian geosynthetics supplier, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement granting Titan exclusive rights to distribute Concrete Canvas in Canada. UK-based Concrete Canvas Ltd. […]
Raven Industries installs new advanced 7-layer extrusion line
April 24th, 2019
Raven Industries announced that its Engineered Films division has completed the installation and qualification of an advanced seven-layer barrier extrusion line, referred to as Line 15. This new production line is located in Raven’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sioux Falls, S.D. Raven Engineered Films partnered with multiple industry equipment experts and worked extensively over the […]
GMA to host spring Lobby Day in D.C. in May
April 23rd, 2019
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will hold its spring Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., May 21–22. Lobby Day offers a chance to meet with congressional representative and their staffs to discuss the ways geosynthetics can help with priorities such as infrastructure, aviation and much more. Photograph courtesy GMA GMA continues to make significant strides toward […]
IFAI announces call for board and leadership positions
April 22nd, 2019
The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (ATA) is now seeking candidates for positions on its Board of Directors and Division Advisory Boards. The current 1st Vice Chairman Kathy Schaefer, IFM (Glawe Tent and Awning Co.) is Chairman-elect and will automatically assume the duties of the Chairman of the Board in October. […]
GSI to host webinar on solid waste landfill failures
April 22nd, 2019
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Behavior and Analysis of Twenty Solid Waste Landfill Failures,” on May 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. In comparison to the number of worldwide solid […]
IFAI issues call for presentations and special sessions for Geosynthetics Conference 2020
April 18th, 2019
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (ATA) released a call for presentations and special sessions for the Geosynthetics Conference 2020: CASE STUDIES, March 8–10, 2020, in Charleston, S.C. This is your opportunity to share your experiences with your colleagues through a 30-minute in-depth case study. No formal papers are required. All accepted presenters must provide an extended […]