Bao re-elected to IAGI board

March 11, 2025  |  News

Evan Bao, quality control manager at COMANCO, has been re-elected to the board of directors for the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI). This achievement highlights his expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing quality standards in the geosynthetics industr…
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Unraveling TPU coated fabrics: The cold weather solution for dock seals

March 10, 2025  |  News

Contributed by E Squared Technical Textiles When you think about busy loading docks, dock seals might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, these crucial barriers play a vital role in maintaining warehouse efficiency and protecting goods from extreme temperatures. Why dock seals matter…
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XR Geomembranes celebrates 50 years of engineered performance

March 7, 2025  |  News

XR® Geomembranes is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of providing innovative geomembrane solutions to industries worldwide.  Throughout its history, XR Geomembranes has continuously advanced its product offerings, providing unmatched expertise in geom…
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Mexico and Canada tariffs paused until April 2

March 6, 2025  |  Industry News, News

President Donald Trump announced March 6 that he would pause the 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2. The president initially announced a delay in Mexico tariffs in a social media post after a conversation w…
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Tenerife’s Cabildo launches initiative to install solar panels in landfill sites

March 6, 2025  |  News

Contributed by Tenerife Weekly The Cabildo de Tenerife, the governing body of the island of Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain,  has introduced the ‘Greenland’ initiative aimed at fostering innovation in renewable energy through a pioneering photovoltaic system for the coverage of wa…
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As tariffs begin, auto industry given one-month exemption

March 5, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Imports from Canada and Mexico to U.S. automakers were given a one-month exemption to new tariffs on goods from these two countries, which began March 4.
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AASHTO issues paving concrete emissions guide

March 5, 2025  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released a new publication entitled “Guide for Reducing the Cradle-to-Gate Embodied Carbon Emissions of Paving Concrete, 1st Edition.” This guide offers several strategies for material selection and proporti…
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Webinar – Introduction to the GEOWEB MSE Wall Design Software for Vegetated and Non-Vegetated Retaining Walls – March 25

March 4, 2025  |  News

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Introduction to the GEOWEB MSE Wall Design Software for Vegetated and Non-Vegetated Retaining Walls – on March 25, 2025 at 12 Noon CDT. The webinar is presented by Bryan Wedin, P.E., chief engineer, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here…
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Consumer spending fell for first time in nearly two years

March 3, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Consumer spending in the U.S. dropped 0.2 percent in January—the first monthly decline since March 2023.
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Embracing STEM for erosion control and stormwater management

March 3, 2025  |  News

Contributed by International Erosion Control Association By Judith M. Guido Erosion control and stormwater companies are often seen simply as environmental service providers. However, your businesses are deeply rooted in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), making them crucial to sustai…
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