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South Carolina vaccinations now open to manufacturing employees

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning March 8. Among those included in Phase 1b is all South Carolina manufacturing workers. “South Carolina remains focused on protecting the lives and health of [...]

By |2021-03-08T08:16:22-06:00March 10, 2021|

IECA recognizes leaders at annual conference

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced winners for its environmental excellence awards during the joint 2021 IECA Virtual Annual Conference and Expo/Virtual Geosynthetics Conference 2021 in February. The IECA awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industries. This year's awards recognized young professionals under 30 and under 40, [...]

By |2021-03-09T09:14:20-06:00March 9, 2021|

Nearly 320,000 new boats sold in 2020

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) December New Powerboat Registrations Report shows that retail unit sales of new boats reached nearly 320,000 units in 2020, up 13% compared to 2019—levels the recreational boating industry hasn’t seen since 2008. New data show all powerboat segments saw growth in 2020, ranging between 8% and 22%. “New boat [...]

By |2021-03-23T10:06:34-05:00March 5, 2021|

INDA welcomes new board members

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the membership election of seven industry leaders to serve on its board of directors for a three-year term. The professionals represent a cross-section of INDA membership and bring a high level of expertise and insight to the management of the association. Richard Altice, president and CEO, [...]

By |2021-03-03T15:39:26-06:00March 4, 2021|

Feds send $1 billion to state wildlife agencies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is distributing $1 billion to state wildlife agencies through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR). Generated by the hunting and angling industries, these funds support regional conservation projects across the country. The 2021 WSFR apportionment is $121 million higher than the 2020 apportionment due to increases [...]

By |2021-03-23T07:36:22-05:00March 3, 2021|

Alpha Tubular Motors to host free motorization solutions webinar March 3

Alpha Tubular Motors will host a free webinar on Wednesday, March 3, that will focus on the advantages and offerings of intuitive motorization solutions for awnings, roller shutters and roller shades. The webinar “Alpha 101: The Alpha Advantage,” set for 4:30 p.m. EST, will be led by Alpha Tubular Motors CEO David Fezer, who will [...]

By |2021-02-24T10:57:05-06:00February 24, 2021|

2021 Atlantic City Boat Show canceled

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has decided to cancel this year’s Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show. After exploring all avenues to move ahead with a 2021 event (originally postponed from Feb. to April 2021), and continuing to follow guidance from state/local authorities and the Atlantic City Convention Center, canceling the 2021 boat show [...]

By |2021-02-23T14:17:59-06:00February 24, 2021|

Geosynthetic prices increase due to spike in polypropylene resin costs

Polypropylene (PP) resin and other plastic resins have experienced a rapid price increase over the past three months, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products, according to Fred C. Chuck, P.E., executive director of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) at Advanced Textiles Association. “Market conditions continue to remain highly volatile, with resin availability and pricing changing [...]

By |2021-02-19T12:38:22-06:00February 19, 2021|

IECA Region One aligns association structure with strategic plan

With the reunification of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and Region Two, the IECA board of directors is making structural changes to support incoming members and to create a solid backbone for the future. Structural changes include: The board promoted Samantha Roe, IOM, to Chief Executive Officer of the association.Members from Region [...]

By |2021-02-18T14:57:43-06:00February 18, 2021|

2020 Outboard Engine Sales Trends Report available

The first section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, Outboard Engine Sales Trends, is now available. Outboard engine retail sales rose for the ninth consecutive year in 2020 to a total of 330,000 units, the highest annual sales volume in 20 years and up 18% compared to 2019. [...]

By |2021-02-16T10:47:14-06:00February 18, 2021|
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