The Advanced Textiles Association (formerly IFAI) announces the launch of Peer Groups on CONNECT by ATA for members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) divisions. This new group offers an opportunity for members to share resources, find answers and network with industry peers.Included features:• Discussions—You’ll have the ability to [...]

Massachusetts has established an Office of Outdoor Recreation, which will be housed in the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs. Massachusetts joins Maryland and Arkansas as the most recent states to create an Office of Outdoor Recreation since 2020. Eighteen states across the country now have offices dedicated to growing the outdoor recreation economy, [...]

Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are very versatile materials and are widely used in manufacturing storage tanks, inflatables, life jackets, medical devices and many more applications. Polyester and polyether are the two major varieties of polyurethane available along with a smaller class known as polycaprolactone. TPUs can be further subdivided into Aliphatic and Aromatic. Both polyester urethane and [...]

Lectra announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 51% of the capital and voting rights of the Dutch company TextileGenesis. As a major player in the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets, Lectra contributes with boldness and passion to the Industry 4.0 revolution by providing software, equipment, data, and services to brands, manufacturers, and retailers. [...]

Cooling yarn innovator brrr°® has developed a cationic dyed (CD) polyester yarn that can be single dyed or double dyed. Cooling yarn innovator brrr°® has developed a cationic dyed (CD) polyester yarn that can be single dyed or double dyed to achieve a true heathered and/or solid look for increased flexibility in designing fabrics made [...]

Each year, the American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association and the rental industry. This year, two longtime rental industry leaders will become the newest inductees into the Rental Hall of Fame and will be honored at The ARA Show™ 2023 in Orlando, Fla. Doron Broadfoot, The Rent-It Store, Saskatoon, [...]

The Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS) Every Day Counts team is hosting a webinar on December 13th at 11:30 ET and you can register here. Participants will learn about the benefits, specifications, and construction considerations when using an open-graded friction course (OGFC) and ultra-thin bonded wearing course (UTBWC). Representatives from South Carolina and Minnesota DOTs [...]

Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight recently as residents are witnessing a pilot program in action. It is the first of its kind in the Cook Islands, and the program has been extended as a small stretch of coastline in the harbour continues to suffer from the effects [...]

A Presto Geosystems webinar on Extending the Life of Paved/Unpaved Roadways with Geocells will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. CST. The webinar is presented by Sam Justice, PE., Civil Design Engineer, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. The webinar will discuss how to build resilience [...]

Mannington Commercial, a leading manufacturer of commercial flooring products crafted with purpose, is announcing Richard French as its new president. He replaces Tom Pendley, who was promoted to COO of Mannington Commercial’s parent company, Mannington Mills, last month. A veteran of the floor covering industry his entire career, French was most recently the senior vice [...]