The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission deadline was July 11, 2025, and it has now been extended to April 13, 2026. This extension will allow EPA [...]
The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and [...]
U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from both countries will meet [...]
Image: Samsara Eco KBR has announced that the company will support Samsara Eco in designing its new plastics and textile enzymatic recycling plant. The plant is expected to be completed in early 2028. Samsara Eco’s enzymatic recycling technology aims to create a continuous recycling loop for some of the most common types of plastic and [...]
Image: OEKO-TEX® Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. This year, the label celebrates its 10th anniversary. "Brands and retailers must remain at the forefront of both current and emerging consumer expectations, as well as evolving [...]
B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Avon, Mass., commemorates its 45th anniversary in 2025. The company started as a small business with a single rental tent in 1980 and was founded by Bob Costa in his father’s garage. The company grew to provide tents and event solutions for both small and large corporate events. According to [...]
The Elite platform from Point of Rental Software, Fort Worth, Texas, now integrates with Samsara, San Francisco, connecting route data between Elite’s Dispatch Center and Samsara’s GPS Fleet Tracking. Samsara’s software enables users to view route activity for delivery vehicles to track vehicle location, route progress and late or missed stops. Samsara’s GPS-tracking dashcams trigger arrival and [...]
T3 Event Rentals, Alpharetta, Ga., has acquired McVision Production Rentals and BeCoolers, two production rental companies specializing in large-scale power and climate control. T3 said the strategic acquisition expands its inventory of industrial-grade generators and HVAC units. McVision Production Rentals’ and BeCoolers’ services have been used among film crews, event producers and emergency response teams [...]
Image: Kimberly-Clark Nonwovens producer Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that it is expanding its operations in Beech Island, S.C., with an investment of over $200 million. The company's expansion will create more than 150 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies, Kleenex, Scott and more, are sold in over 175 countries. The company is [...]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Tuesday that the department has approved 180 infrastructure grants, totaling more than $3.2 billion. The largest grant within this package is $550 million for breaking ground on Alabama’s I-10 Mobile River bridge and Bayway multimodal project. This project will allow the state to implement desperately needed infrastructure upgrades [...]
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