February 2022

  • Published On: February 8, 2022

    JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has established a developmental partnership with RE2 Robotics, Pittsburgh, a developer of intelligent robotic mobile manipulation systems. The collaboration is intended to advance the integration of robotics with access equipment to deliver improved operator safety and enhanced productivity on job sites. “Robotic [...]

  • Published On: February 8, 2022

    For the second time, the nova-Institute for Ecology and Innovation honored outstanding scientific research that provides sustainable solutions for the cellulose fiber value chain at the "International Conference on Cellulose Fibers 2022". For their research results on the production of carbon fibers from wood, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) was [...]

  • Published On: February 8, 2022

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a webinar entitled “Technically Not a 'Techy' Person” on Feb. 16, 2022, from 1–2 pm EST. The webinar, which is free for ATA members and $39 for non-members, is aimed at people who find themselves frustrated by technology and are looking for ways to make using it faster and [...]

  • Published On: February 8, 2022

    Freudenberg Performance Materials Holding SE & Co. KG released a new geogrid geocomposite aimed at increasing the efficiency of construction projects.

  • Published On: February 7, 2022

    X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president, X-Rite. A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of general management, commercial, engineering and global operations experience, Brooks will lead the company’s innovation strategy into digital color platforms, cloud services, and connected hardware. “Digital technologies are transforming the [...]

  • Published On: February 7, 2022

    Foam Anchor is a time-saving magnetic attachment system that is fitted within the foam layer of seat cushions and is invisible to the eye. Foam Anchor is a time-saving magnetic attachment system that is fitted within the foam layer of seat cushions and is invisible to the eye. The super-strong magnets connect cushions to benches [...]

  • Published On: February 7, 2022

    Landfill geosynthetics transform the abandoned dump near Cava De’Tirreni, Italy, into a green oasis in the heart of the Metelliana Valley.

  • Published On: February 4, 2022

    Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is launching a series of clean new products based on their dry-finishing EMPEL® platform. EMPEL delivers a water repellent DWR, anti-wicking and stain release treatment. Recent independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas prove that EMPEL™ uses NO PFOA/PFOS in their chemistry to achieve its water-repellent fabric protection. EMPEL™ delivers a [...]

  • Published On: February 4, 2022

    Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals. Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function. Recipients [...]

  • Published On: February 4, 2022

    With railway ballast geogrids on their minds, AREMA Committee 1 members will tour Tensar International Corp.’s plant.