U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

April 17, 2026  |  ATA News, News

More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 15, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
Ocala highway expansion through an active mine

April 15, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

Construction began during a period of heavy rainfall that saturated the subgrade and created weak, rut-prone soils. These soft areas posed significant challenges, especially where the planned route crossed deep fill over a former mining pit. Voids, loose soils and long-term settlement could adversel…
Daniele Cazzuffi elected IGS president

April 15, 2026  |  News

Daniele Cazzuffi has been elected as president of the International Geosynthetics Society.
Registration open for GMA Spring Lobby Days

April 14, 2026  |  News

It’s time to register for the 2026 Spring Geosynthetics Materials Association Lobby Days and make sure your voice is heard.
Phenna Group acquires MLA Geotechnical

April 13, 2026  |  News

U.K.-based Phenna Group announces the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a geotechnical testing, inspection and engineering services provider based in Austin, Texas.
Geosynthetics contributions at the 2026 GeoCongress

April 9, 2026  |  Features

In Salt Lake City there were numerous geosynthetics-related topics covered in technical sessions and the committee meeting.