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Eljen Corp. nominated for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut’
August 18th, 2026
Eljen Corporation's Geotextile Sand Filter is in the running for the 2026 "Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut" competition. The contest, sponsored by CBIA, is recognizing 16 products made in Connecticut in a single-elimination, bracket-style competition. Manufactured in Windsor since 1982, the Eljen Geotextile Sand Filter is an advanced wastewater treatment system that uses natural biological processes and […]
Former Tensar CEO joins detention equipment contractor
August 17th, 2026
Scott Edgecombe, most recently global CEO and managing director at Tensar, has been named president of Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc., a detention equipment contractor and security electronics integrator headquartered in Montgomery, Ala. Edgecombe spent about a decade at Tensar, a division of Commercial Metals Company (CMC), in various roles. As president at Cornerstone, Edgecombe will […]
U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation
August 14th, 2026
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were "unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce." Trading partners […]
Mid-America transportation projects honored for strengthening communities
August 14th, 2026
Photo courtesy of AASHTO/Illinois Department of Transportation. Twelve state department of transportation projects in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin have won top regional honors in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From bridging safer connections for pedestrians and bicyclists to deploying innovative high-water warning systems that help protect motorists during flooding […]
2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13th, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint
August 12th, 2026
Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybersecurity program. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing an existing […]
Evolution of MSE wall design with geosynthetic reinforcement – Part II
August 11th, 2026
The evolution of the design for geosynthetic reinforced Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls was discussed in part I of this article. The article discussed the development of the “Simplified Method” in the 1990s and replacing Allowable Stress Design (ASD) with the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) platform starting in 2007. US Highway 285 […]
U.S. Senate passes CR bill to fund government, transportation
August 11th, 2026
The U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, including extensions of surface transportation funding. The resolution passed by a 90-6 vote and now moves to the U.S. House, which returns from recess on August 31. Current funding is set to expire on September 30. The Senate bill does […]
Solmax appoints Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas
August 10th, 2026
Olivia Schmidt; photo courtesy of Solmax. Solmax announces the appointment of Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas. “We are very pleased to welcome Olivia to Solmax,” said Bob Gilligan, President and CEO of Solmax. “Her experience in leading large-scale commercial organizations and her disciplined approach to growth will be critical as we continue to strengthen our […]
U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7th, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to […]