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AGRU America to extrude world’s largest HDPE pipe

The facility’s location on the shore provides excellent conditions for the production, storage and towing of XXL pipe strings. Photograph courtesy of AGRU America In a press release dated Dec. 6, 2017, AGRU America said that half a century of experience in plastics processing and a $40 million investment is what it takes [...]

By |2017-12-06T11:29:52-06:00December 6, 2017|

Stahl becomes bluesign® partner

Netherlands–based Stahl recently achieved bluesign® system partner status. The formalization underlines the company’s commitment to produce textile products in the most sustainable way. The system unites participants throughout the supply chain to jointly reduce their impact on people and the environment. Using an approach called Input Stream Management, the bluesign system helps its partners to [...]

By |2017-12-06T16:35:10-06:00December 6, 2017|

Rhode Island DOT replaces bridge in 80 hours using GRS-IBS technology; releases video

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) began work on the McCormick Quarry Bridge in East Providence on Sept. 23, 2016, using a geosynthetic reinforced soil–integrated bridge system (GRS-IBS). According to the Federal Highway Administration and RIDOT, the technique allowed crews to cut the construction time for the bridge from one year to 80 hours. [...]

By |2017-12-05T17:40:19-06:00December 5, 2017|

New videos help fight aquatic invasive species

CD3, a company dedicated to providing resources to fight aquatic invasive species, is sharing free videos on its website to educate boaters and industry professionals. These include videos for battling invasive species on specific boat types including cruisers, ski boats, fishing boats and pontoon boats. In addition, videos on the CD3 website offer instruction on [...]

By |2017-12-05T00:00:58-06:00December 5, 2017|

Registration open for 2018 DFI-EFFC conference in Rome

Registration opened on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, for the 2018 Deep Foundations Institute- European Federation of Foundation Contractors (DFI-EFFC) International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, June 5–8, 2018. The conference explores the challenges of upcoming urban infrastructure megaprojects and highlights modern technologies and techniques available to overcome [...]

By |2017-12-04T21:30:50-06:00December 4, 2017|

R+T 2018 trade show to include IFAI booth and members-only delegation

The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and the Fabric Structures Association (FSA), will be hosting a booth at the upcoming R + T 2018 trade show floor, the international trade fair for roller shutter, doors/gates and sun protection systems. The event will be held February 27 through March 3, 2018, at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany. [...]

By |2017-12-04T21:13:09-06:00December 4, 2017|

Sandler nonwoven plant opens in Georgia

German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler AG has opened its first overseas subsidiary in Perry, Ga., in October 2017. Sandler Nonwoven Corporation was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting and Sandler Oktoberfest, a special Bavarian evening. Sandler AG anticipates opening additional overseas plants in the future.

By |2017-12-04T00:00:20-06:00December 4, 2017|

Another dimension

Bally Ribbon Mills has both shuttle and needle loom webbing capabilities. Shuttle loom construction is preferred for specific applications, including military and parachutes, in part because it retains tensile strength even after abrasion of the edge. The shuttle loom is able to make seamless tubular webbing. Photo: Bally Ribbon Mills 3-D narrow fabrics [...]

By |2017-11-13T15:12:01-06:00December 1, 2017|

Warrior Sailing Program going strong

Since its start in 2013, the Warrior Sailing Program (WSP) has taught more than 250 former military men and women to sail. WSP coaches visit more than 40 sailing clubs around the country each year to run basic and advanced multi-day sailing camps, all at no cost to the participants. The coaches use an assortment [...]

By |2017-11-30T00:00:52-06:00November 30, 2017|

Sandler nonwoven plant opens in Georgia

German nonwovens manufacturer Sandler AG has opened its first overseas subsidiary in Perry, Ga., in October 2017. Sandler Nonwoven Corporation was inaugurated with a ribbon cutting and Sandler Oktoberfest, a special Bavarian evening. Sandler AG anticipates opening additional overseas plants in the future.

By |2017-11-28T09:16:03-06:00November 30, 2017|
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