In a recent Soundings Trade Only article, writer Gary Reich reported that during remarks at the Miami International Boat Show, marine industry leaders discussed some of the headwinds facing the marine industry as a whole. According to Reich, Dave Chanda, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), said that after picking [...]

Core & Main Inc., a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Landscape & Construction Supplies LLC, a full-service provider of geosynthetics products, with two locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. "Landscape & [...]

The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio, becoming the first U.S.-based multi-market textile manufacturer to remove PFAS.   “This is a tremendous accomplishment and tribute to our team who worked around the [...]

The advancement, innovation and availability of sustainable marine fuels was the focus of an industry event at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show® in February. Sustainable marine fuels minimize CO2 emissions from recreational boating while maintaining boats’ range and performance. They are compatible with existing recreational boats, requiring no changes to fuel systems or engines. [...]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia, Pa. district and its contractor, Mohawk Valley Materials of Marcy, N.Y., will soon begin construction on improvements at the General Edgar Jadwin Dam in Wayne County, Pa. The contractor mobilized to the site in 2022 and work is ongoing currently and estimated for completion in spring of 2023.  [...]

Point of Rental’s Public API was awarded RER’s 2022 Innovative Product Award for Computer Software, marking the ninth consecutive year the company has earned the honor.  “Point of Rental’s people are always excited to make the extra effort to work out a solution,” said Point of Rental CEO Wayne Harris. “Our public API allows our [...]

Champion Thread Company, a manufacturer and marketer of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products accessories, has opened a new thread and yarn dye house in Clover, S.C. Located in close proximity to its Gastonia, N.C., headquarters, the exceptional domestic manufacturing investment bolsters CTC's customer service capabilities, product and operational sustainability, [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 10 recipients and three honorable mentions with 2023 Innovation Awards at the Miami International Boat Show®. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The 2023 Miami Innovation Award winners are: Center Console/Walkaround Fishing Boats: Viking Yachts, Valhalla [...]

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has completed the purchase of a controlling interest in Watershed Solar LLC. Watershed Solar provides patented renewable energy solutions. The technology, branded PowerCap™, supplies low profile, high output solar arrays on top of landfills, coal ash closures, and rooftops - turning liabilities or underused spaces into renewable energy assets. Shaw announced [...]

Registration for AASHTO’s National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP)  annual meeting in Bellevue, Wash. June 11 through 15 is now available: https://cvent.me/7QlbY2. NTPEP combines the professional and physical resources of the AASHTO member departments to evaluate materials, products, and devices of common interest for use in highway and bridge construction. The program’s primary goals are to [...]