Universal Fibers, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has released its latest Sustainability Snapshot, illustrating the company's continued commitments to reducing environmental impact and advancing its social responsibility. Since its latest published CSR report, the company has achieved year-over-year carbon reduction. Universal Fibers has been recognized as a "Virtual Zero Waste Company" and, [...]

The Biden Administration announced it had finalized certain Section 301 tariff increases on imports from China. In particular, the administration has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum products coming in from China. The administration also placed a 25 percent tariff on lithium-ion non-electrical vehicle batteries, which is planned to go into [...]

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presents the webinar - Contrasts & Opportunities for Geosynthetics in the Americas - on October 10, 2024 at noon CDT. The presenters are Vinicius Benjamim, Ph.D. (ENG Consultoria) and Victor Pimentel, M.Sc. (Geo Soluções Brasil). The webinar is free to industry professionals and students, a 1.0 PDH is available and you [...]

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are [...]

Jonathan Horton, the new western regional manager for Herculite®'s direct sales team. Image: Herculite Herculite® Products Inc., a laminated and coated textile producer based in Emigsville, Pa., announced it has hired Jonathan Horton as the western regional manager for its direct sales team. Horton will manage the direct sales team's western region, which includes automotive, [...]

New SCIGRIP SG400LSE adhesive provides strong, reliable bonding on low surface energy (LSE) materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). IPS Adhesives’ new SCIGRIP SG400LSE adhesive provides strong, reliable bonding on low surface energy (LSE) materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). It requires no surface preparation and has low sag, as well [...]

The National Operations Center for Excellence (NOCoE) recently named the winners of its 2024 Transportation Systems Management and Operations or TSMO Awards, given out annually to help promote the value of TSMO; a set of strategies that focuses on operational improvements that maintains and restores existing transportation system performance without adding extra capacity. Photo courtesy [...]

Hailide America, a supplier of industrial polyester yarns, tire cords and more based in Alpharetta, Ga., announced it has hired Josh McArthur as technical director and other organizational changes. McArthur brings over a decade of experience in the technical yarns sector. His career spans various rising levels of responsibility in production, technical service and operations. He is [...]

Dr. Halil Ceylan, Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. Endowed Professor in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at Iowa State University, and long-time ISCP member, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Roy W. Crum Award, presented by the Transportation Research Board (TRB). Dr. Halil Ceylan He is recognized for his distinguished career in civil, transportation, and [...]