ATA announces 2026 International Achievement Award winners

November 3, 2026  |  ATA News, Awards, IAA, News

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has announced the winners of the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). 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. The I…
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Register now for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit

October 30, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is open for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Registration Early-bird registration rates of $669 are available to ATA members (nonmemembers, $915) through Feb. 23. Beginning Feb. 24, the member registrat…
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Maccaferri acquires Italian manufacturer

October 30, 2026  |  News

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. has acquired Metallurgica Irpina, a Italian manufacturer of wire-based solutions for infrastructure, perimeter protection and agricultural applications.
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IECA 2027 award nominations due Saturday

October 29, 2026  |  News

Nominations for this year's IECA awards are due October 31.
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Evaluating geogrid creep – traditional and accelerated testing

October 27, 2026  |  Features

Creep is the load- and time-dependent permanent deformation of a material that occurs when the load exceeds the material yield strength.
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Register for GMA Fall Lobby Days

October 27, 2026  |  GMA News, News

Join the Geosynthetics Materials Association in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8–9, 2026.
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FRA investing $2.3 billion in 45 states

October 26, 2026  |  News

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $2.3 billion into freight and passenger rail projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
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Registration open for 2027 Outlook Conference, USINFI Advocacy Days

October 22, 2026  |  News

Registration is now open for the 2027 Outlook® Conference, Feb. 23–25, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Join textile industry leaders to explore current trends, future opportunities and the forces shaping U.S. manufacturing. This year’s conference coincides with U.S. Industrial and Narrow Fabrics …
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