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USDOT invests $1.73 billion in infrastructure upgrades
July 10th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy this week announced an investment of $1.73 billion into 127 projects in 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia. With dollars from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the Department is investing in: Roads and bridges, which received $1.3 billion–roughly 77% of the total funding–to […]
Geosynthetics in rail design and construction
July 9th, 2026
The use of geosynthetics for rail infrastructure continues to grow not only in the United States but also worldwide. As with other applications like roads, waste management, mining and erosion, the use of geosynthetics is recognized as capable of delivering durable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for rail infrastructure projects. This project used the Mirafi H2Ri […]
IAA judge applications due July 31
July 8th, 2026
Yerba Buena Island installation; 2024 IAA winner. Photo courtesy of Solmax. There's only a few weeks left to apply to be a judge for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs), presented by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA […]
Program at a glance released for 13ICG in Montreal
July 7th, 2026
The detailed “Program at a Glance” is now available for the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Sept. 13-17 in Montreal, Canada. Attendees can check out daily details, from session track information to evening receptions and events. The full program will be released closer to the show dates. The Technical Committee is building a program with […]
U.S. textile groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
July 6th, 2026
Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is open now for the State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026 webinar July 22, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), the webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from the association’s annual industry survey looking at trends, markets […]
Macaferri building new India manufacturing facility
July 2nd, 2026
Officine Maccaferri is expanding its industrial footprint in India through the development of what will become the group’s second-largest manufacturing facility worldwide. To support the next phase of growth, Varun Sikand will lead the India Region. After almost 30 years of presence in the country, India has become one of the group’s main growth drivers, […]
Temporary potable water tank saves town money, buys time
July 1st, 2026
Image: Colorado Lining International The town of Paonia, Colo., faced a costly issue: replacing its above-ground drinking water storage tanks or refurbishing them. But what to do while one or the other was offline? The solution came in the form of a rapidly deployable temporary water tank with a capacity of 680,000 gallons, perched on […]
Made in America: Strategies for U.S. success in a global industry
July 1st, 2026
High-performance fabrics produced by Monterey Mills’ sliver knitting operations in Janesville, Wis., are used for diverse applications, including paint roller sleeves, hospital pads, blankets, bedding and industrial products. Image: Monterey Mills "Made in America” can mean different things, depending on context. It could refer to consumer products created with U.S. labor from raw materials sourced […]