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Auburn University partners with Tensar to develop performance-based resilience evaluation program for transportation infrastructure

Tensar, a division of CMC, the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has agreed to fund research by Auburn University Civil and Environmental Engineering professors Dr. Jeffrey LaMondia and Dr. Benjamin Bowers to create performance-based resilience decision-making tools for transportation infrastructure. The initiative will begin with a 2023 study of public and private transportation [...]

By ATA|2023-02-22T13:33:26-06:00February 16, 2023|

UNSW Sydney professor awarded $450,000 for ARC Linkage project on geosynthetic-reinforced flexible pavements

Dr. Jianfeng Xue from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra has received $450,000 for a project that aims to develop the mechanics of geosynthetic-reinforced flexible pavements as an urgent need for the Australian pavement industry to build more sustainable and economical roads. The outcomes will enable reliable prediction of reinforced pavement behavior, leading to [...]

By ATA|2023-02-16T01:11:00-06:00February 16, 2023|

In memoriam: John K. Robinson

John Kenneth "Robbie" Robinson passed away on February 6th, 2023. Better known by his nickname, Robbie, he will be greatly missed by family and friends for his big personality, love of casual conversation, and the twinkle in his eyes. Professionally, Robbie was the CEO of the industrial fabrics company, ETP, Inc. which he started in [...]

By ATA|2023-02-15T13:12:49-06:00February 15, 2023|

$660 million available through Port Infrastructure Development Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making available more than $662 million in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding for MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The PIDP investment will modernize U.S. ports and help strengthen supply chains, helping to reduce shipping time, costs and [...]

By ATA|2023-02-15T09:52:22-06:00February 15, 2023|

ClockSpring |NRI| becomes Critica Infrastructure

ClockSpring|NRI, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has announced a new corporate brand name and logo for the company: Critica Infrastructure. “As the company has continued to grow, both organically and through acquisitions, a new corporate brand and logo were necessary to better reflect the diverse industries we serve, including energy, water, storm and sanitation [...]

By ATA|2023-02-15T01:31:00-06:00February 15, 2023|

Durst hires Chuck Slingerland

Durst continues its expansion to support the corrugated market by announcing industry specialist Chuck Slingerland as new Corrugated Sales Manager for Durst North America. In this position, Slingerland will continue to focus on and grow Durst’s, and Koenig & Bauer Durst’s, presence in this critical part of the industry. “Chuck brings a wealth of experience [...]

By ATA|2023-02-21T08:55:57-06:00February 14, 2023|

2022 Outboard Engine Sales Trends report available

The first section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, Outboard Engine Sales Trends, is now available. Demand for outboard engines remained steady in 2022 as unit sales surpassed 300,000 for the third consecutive year, reaching 305,900 units. Further insights from the Outboard Engine Sales Trends report include: Outboard [...]

By ATA|2023-02-15T09:52:43-06:00February 14, 2023|

Evarplast develops automatic geomembrane welding machine

Evarplast, an Iranian producer of plastic welding machines, says its new automatic geomembrane welding machine acts as a small robot that can perform the welding process automatically and continuously. "The parameters in these plastic welding machines, developed based on mechatronics science, can be controlled in two analog and digital modes," says Pooya Tafreshi, Evarplast board [...]

By ATA|2023-02-14T01:54:00-06:00February 14, 2023|

Sattler Outdura appoints Caldwell and Talbert to lead sales teams

Sattler® Outdura®, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, announced that Chris Caldwell, current product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics, has taken on the new responsibility of sales manager for Outdura. Julie Talbert has also joined the Outdura team as a sales manager. Both positions report to Ulrich Tombuelt, Sattler Outdura [...]

By ATA|2023-02-15T15:10:06-06:00February 13, 2023|

Faster, more powerful printer

Mutoh America’s XpertJet 1682SR Pro is a 64” printer with the power to print up to 89% faster than the current model. Mutoh America’s XpertJet 1682SR Pro is a new addition to its Eco-Solvent printer line. The 64” printer offers print image quality at faster-than-ever print productivity with dual-staggered AccuFine HD printheads with the power [...]

By ATA|2023-02-13T10:27:35-06:00February 13, 2023|

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