May 2020

  • Published On: May 29, 2020

    The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Sustainability with Geosynthetics,” on June 10, 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. There is a tremendous amount of infrastructure throughout the world. As it ages, it [...]

  • Published On: May 28, 2020

    The closing date and times for both Isolation Gowns (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0103) and Surgical Masks (Solicitation # SPE1C1-20-R-0102) have been extended from Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10 PM EST. Below is the directions on how to access the solicitations (previously sent on May 21). The surgical mask [...]

  • Published On: May 27, 2020

    Due to the global development and concerns over COVID-19, the EuroGeo7 Conference, which was originally scheduled to take place from Sept. 6–9, 2020, in Warsaw, Poland, is now postponed until May 16–19, 2021. The decision to postpone EuroGeo7 was made in the interest of the health and safety of everyone participating in the conference. The organizers [...]

  • Published On: May 26, 2020

    The deadline to submit abstracts for Geosynthetics Conference 2021 has been extended to June 15, 2020. Now is the time to submit abstract submissions for technical papers of all types—see the current topic and session list below.  The 2021 Geosynthetics Conference will be colocated with the International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) Annual Conference. Authors, instructors and session chairs [...]

  • Published On: May 26, 2020

    Members FREE, Non-Members 39.99 May 28, 2020 | Noon - 1 p.m. CST With a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), companies of all industries are eager to jump in and do their part to make it more widely available, it's about saving lives and jobs. However, due to the complexity of PPE materials, supply chain, [...]

  • Published On: May 21, 2020

    Good Afternoon,  The surgical mask synopsis/solicitation has been posted on DIBBS and on beta.sam.gov under solicitation #SPE1C1-20-R-0102. The technical requirements, evaluation criteria and instructions to submit a bid are all included within the solicitation.  In order to be considered for award, the offeror is required to have a CAGE code and DUNS number and have an active registration in [...]

  • Published On: May 20, 2020

    The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Lifetime Durability of Geosynthetics,” on May 27, 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. The need to know the approximate lifetime of geosynthetics is paramount in deciding [...]

  • Published On: May 19, 2020

    The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the dangers of U.S. dependence on imports for critical manufacturing needs. From face masks to pharmaceuticals to ventilators, the U.S. was ill-prepared to ramp up production in the wake of the crisis.  Textile professionals are invited to join the Alliance for American Manufacturing for an online event Thursday, May 21, [...]

  • Published On: May 19, 2020

    Charles R. “Chuck” Dill, owner of BH Awning & Tent, Benton Harbor, Mich., died March 26. Dill, 80, had been a member of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) since 1971. He was member of ATA’s Professional Awning Manufacturers Association and the Canvas Products Association, Zone 7. His obituary is available online at https://memorials.starksfamilyfh.com/charles-dill/4143349/.

  • Published On: May 19, 2020

    The global technology group Freudenberg acquired 100 percent of the shares in Low and Bonar PLC, London, United Kingdom. Low and Bonar is a global manufacturer of technical textiles. The company will be integrated into the Freudenberg Performance Materials Business Group. “Freudenberg strengthens its performance materials business, and with Low and Bonar’s innovative technology it [...]