February 2023
- Published On: February 28, 2023
Florida’s 16 seaports experienced a new record high of 112.5 million tons of cargo received during 2022, a six% increase over 2021, as the newly released Seaport Mission Plan report from the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council (FSTED) shows. Further, because Florida has encouraged shippers to change shipping lanes and call on the [...]
- Published On: February 28, 2023
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently outlined in a letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) some of its concerns with an “updated template” being crafted for Stewardship and Oversight or S&O Agreements – an effort mandated by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA enacted in November [...]
- Published On: February 27, 2023
The deadline is coming quick to submit a proposal to speak at the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo. Do you have textile knowledge you want to share with the industry? The Advanced Textiles Association is looking for experts from the textile industry and business leaders to speak on several categories: Emerging [...]
- Published On: February 27, 2023
Three hardworking and luxurious textiles from Designtex tackle everyday demands with style by combining high performance and elegance. Three hardworking and luxurious textiles from Designtex tackle everyday demands with style by combining high performance and elegance. Piezo is a digitally printed velvet jacquard that comes in seven striking colorways. Mackintosh is a worsted fabric suited [...]
- Published On: February 27, 2023
Thomas Telford Limited (TTL), the commercial arm of The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has appointed Andrea Naylor as its new managing director. Naylor joins the institution from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, where she was content director. She brings over 25 years’ experience in professional publishing to her new role. Naylor replaces Chris Gibson, who [...]
- Published On: February 27, 2023
Through a Federal Register notice on February 9, 2023, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is proposing to revise OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements to support implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and to clarify existing requirements. Comments are due to OMB by [...]
- Published On: February 24, 2023
Cone Denim, part of the Elevate Textiles group of companies, and Oritain use cutting-edge forensic science to detect naturally occurring trace elements and isotopes that are intrinsic properties of the fabric that can be verified back to its source. Cone Denim announced an extension of this world-leading partnership with Oritain. Through the extended partnership, Cone [...]
- Published On: February 24, 2023
IT Rental and Technology solutions company One World Rental moved into new Toronto offices, tripling their Toronto warehouse square footage as part of their ongoing expansion in North America. The company operates in Canada as One World IT Rental Canada Inc and has had a Canadian presence since 2018. The business continues to grow its NA client [...]
- Published On: February 24, 2023
Why should you care about concrete protection and restoration? Thanks to its high strength and low cost, concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials (1). However, it can be subject to various forms of deterioration and damage, including corrosion, abrasion, and chemical exposure, compromising its structural integrity and leading to reduced service [...]
- Published On: February 23, 2023
Ultimate Textile, Paterson, N.J., has introduced a new two-week model for national linen subrentals. The extension of a subrental period from one to two weeks allows extra time for rental companies to service their customers, and is an industry first, according to the company. “Customers can be more at ease without having to worry about [...]
