Ever since polymers were first conceived as a material in construction, engineers were already creating product variations to hone the physical properties to best fit the needs of a project. In fact, before the term geosynthetics was even coined, the material was being used in projects such as the Delta Works in the Netherlands and [...]

Leading yacht firm IYC, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is expanding its presence on the West Coast with a new office in California. The company currently has 12 offices around the world in strategic yachting hubs and maintains more than 100 yachts, the largest charter fleet in the industry. The global superyacht market is riding [...]

Ventile Eco 420 and Ventile Eco 430 fabrics Ventile®, known for its weather-proof, breathable cotton fabrics, has launched Eco 430 and Eco 420, both higher-weight woven, textured 100 percent recycled cotton fabric made from a contrasting weave and weft. The fabric uses strands that are pre-dyed before weaving and are five times heavier than those [...]

U.K.-based CNH Industrial N.V. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Raven Industries Inc., a U.S.-based leader in precision agriculture technology for $58 per share, representing a 33.6% premium to the Raven Industries 4-week volume-weighted average stock price, and $2.1 billion Enterprise Value. The transaction will [...]

Designed by Samuel Wilkinson, manufactured by Zero, and delicately encased in a fabric mesh by Camira Knit, the Haze light is truly a work of art. Photo: Camira Knit. Global textile manufacturer Camira has launched a new brand name for its technical knitting capability: Camira Knit. First established in 2000, Camira’s knitting facility has created [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched CONNECT by ATA, an online community that will facilitate valuable networking among industry peers and support industry-wide conversations. “One of many things the last year has taught us is the importance of connection and networking. With this in mind, we’re excited to launch our newest ATA member benefit, CONNECT by [...]

PolySachi Polymers LLC, Harlingen, Texas, acquired Texas Thread Technology in April. In business for more than 30 years, Texas Thread Technology manufactures mil spec twisted and bonded sewing thread and industrial yarns. PolySachi Polymers is also the parent company of PARI Olefins-Winzen Plant, specializing in technical textile products for the bulk bag industry in Asia [...]

Organizers of the Marine Fabricators Conference 2022, being held Jan. 13–15, 2022, at the Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C., are seeking tips, how-to ideas and DIY techniques that benefit the marine fabricator industry. Qualified entries appear in Marine Fabricator magazine, and prizes for first, second and third place are presented at the Awards [...]

Titan Environmental Containment announced a new corporate location in Burlington, Ont., Canada. The new facility includes a 28,000-square-foot (2,600-m2) building complete with offices and stockyard. To support this expansion, Titan hired Wes Anderson and Fraser Robinson to join the company’s existing Ontario team made up of industry veterans John Mooney, Sam Bhat and Manoj Amuzuri, [...]

Photo: Shawmut Corp. Shawmut Corp., West Bridgewater, Mass., has established a Military & Protective Materials business unit that will apply the company’s trademark advanced materials, textile manufacturing and process innovation techniques to produce high-quality, U.S.-made, ultra-high-specification and high-performance technical fabric solutions. The company’s military and protective solutions feature waterproof, windproof, flame-resistant and chemical and biological [...]