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How geocells provide sustainable solutions for soil stabilization and erosion control

Contributed by Presto Geosystems When faced with challenging site conditions—whether it’s weak soils, steep slopes, or erosion-prone channels—finding an efficient, long-term solution that minimizes maintenance is essential. Geocells offer just that. These innovative cellular confinement systems (CCS) are a proven solution for load support, retaining walls, slope stabilization, and channel protection applications. Geocells not only [...]

By |2025-02-14T01:24:00-06:00February 14, 2025|

Boating Industry 40 under 40 nominations open

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 program, which highlights the best young leaders across all segments of the marine industry. Nominations are due Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Nominees for the 40 Under 40 program can be from any company or organization that does business in the boating industry and must be under the age of [...]

By |2025-02-11T12:30:47-06:00February 13, 2025|

Leigh Fibers hits post-consumer textile waste milestone

Image: Leigh Fibers Leigh Fibers, a recycled fiber products producer based in Wellford, S.C., announced that the company's facility in Brownsville, Texas, has recycled more than half a billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste since the facility's opening in the late 1990s. “We are proud to have been one of the first to engage the [...]

By |2025-02-13T06:00:00-06:00February 13, 2025|

New course set for 2025 Technical Exchange Conference

AASHTO re:source plans to unveil a new certification course at its 2025 Technical Exchange or “TechEx” March 17-20, 2025, in Bellevue, Wash., an annual event started in 2017 to connect those in the construction materials testing industry and to share knowledge and best practices. To register for the 2025 TechEx conference, click here. AASHTO re:source hosts [...]

By |2025-02-13T01:59:00-06:00February 13, 2025|

In memoriam: Michael Fitzwater

Michael Patrick Fitzwater, 56, Suffolk, Va., died Feb. 8, 2025. Fitzwater — who served as American Rental Association (ARA) Region Two director from 2019-2022 — was founder and president of Special Events Entertainment, Portsmouth, Va. Prior to his election to serve as a member of the ARA Board of Directors, Fitzwater was part of The [...]

By |2025-02-12T13:00:28-06:00February 12, 2025|

TRD expert-led tent training

Join us in-person for a must-attend Fire Code Officials Tent Training, focused on proper tent anchoring—essential for occupant safety. Led by TRD Board Chairman Nick Deninno, this session will equip you with expert insights into plan review, permitting, and inspection best practices to ensure safe and compliant tent installations. Take your training further by adding the TRD [...]

By |2025-02-12T12:56:42-06:00February 12, 2025|

Herculite launches charitable foundation fund

Herculite Products Inc. announced the establishment of the Herculite Charitable Foundation Fund, a corporate charitable foundation dedicated to addressing critical social challenges and making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. Herculite said in a press release that this initiative represents the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and its mission to foster [...]

By |2025-02-10T14:54:15-06:00February 12, 2025|

CAF and CGS’s BlueCherry announce partnership

Image: CGS The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry® announced a partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with advice on national and global competitive issues. BlueCherry is an end-to-end supply chain management solution for high-growth organizations [...]

By |2025-02-12T06:00:00-06:00February 12, 2025|

How geogrids prevent roads from cracking and extend road lifespan

Contributed by Strata Global Road connectivity is what has led to the growth of human civilization. While many parts of the world remain unconnected, despite so many decades of progress, roads remain a subject of engineering challenges. A common problem faced by pavement engineers is the development of cracks in highways, roads, and pavements, which [...]

By |2025-02-12T01:25:00-06:00February 12, 2025|

Toronto International Boat Show reports successful show

The 2025 Toronto International Boat Show reported strong attendance at its 2025 show, which ran Jan. 18-26, at the Enercare Centre. “The 2025 Toronto International Boat Show was a fantastic opportunity for Maple Leaf Marinas to connect with boating enthusiasts and industry partners,” said Steve Tait, vice president of sales at Marple Leaf Marinas. “We [...]

By |2025-02-10T09:32:32-06:00February 11, 2025|
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