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HUESKER rebrands drainage systems under the Hydrain brand
November 13th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Huesker. Efficient drainage systems play a key role in ensuring the safety and longevity of roads, embankments, landfill sites and other earth-retaining structures. Conventional mineral drainage layers require large quantities of gravel or crushed stone, as well as consistently high transport and installation costs. Hydrain® replaces bulky mineral drainage layers with high-performance […]
CMC announces CFO retirement, succession plan
November 11th, 2026
CMC, parent company of Tensar, announced the planned retirement of Paul Lawrence, who has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2019. The company also announced a succession plan for the chief financial officer role, with the appointment of Kenji Hashimoto as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, […]
Geosynthetic-reinforced MSE walls for bridge approaches, abutments
November 10th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Tensar, a division of CMC. Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls are currently the primary wall type selected in most fill situations. Their design and construction ability to accommodate different site conditions including materials, geometry, loading and foundation support make them an excellent option when resolving for a grade separation. The use of […]
DFI accepting nominations for 2027 awards
November 10th, 2026
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) invites the industry to celebrate its exceptional contributors. Nominations for DFI’s 2027 Awards are being accepted to recognize the individuals, projects and teams whose achievements are advancing the geotechnical design and construction industry. “From industry leaders who have made a lasting impact to innovative projects and creative solutions pushing the geotechnical […]
Webinar – Extend the Life of Roadway Shoulders, Ditches & Slopes – December 1
November 9th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. Presto Geosystems will be hosting a free webinar at 11 a.m. CST Dec. 1. As infrastructure demands grow and environmental pressures increase, preserving the stability of roadway shoulders, ditches and embankment slopes is essential to maintaining safety, longevity and environmental protection. These areas are often vulnerable to erosion, structural degradation, […]
GeoOttawa 2027 abstracts due December 16
November 6th, 2026
The GeoOttawa 2027 conference organizing committee invites members of the Canadian and international geotechnical communities to contribute papers for presentation at the conference. Of particular interest are submissions highlighting recent research developments and advancements in their respective fields of practice, as well as case histories dealing with the challenges of geotechnical problems. GeoOttawa 2027, the […]
ATA announces 2026 International Achievement Award winners
November 3rd, 2026
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 IAAs shines a spotlight on the versatility of specialty fabrics, which are integral to thousands […]
Textiles and the USMCA 2026 update
November 1st, 2026
Image: Dreamstime.com/© Valerio Rosati The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had been in effect since 1994. It governs how textile and apparel goods move duty-free between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The agreement introduced tougher rules about where goods must be made, […]
Textile industry legacy companies
November 1st, 2026
So much goes into running a successful business decade upon decade, let alone for multiple generations — or even more than a century. This month, Specialty Fabrics Review profiles four of Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA’s) legacy companies, including two of the 14 businesses that established the National Tent & Awning Association in 1912, ATA’s original […]
Register now for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit
October 30th, 2026
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 registration fee increases to $769 (nonmembers, $1,015). To register, visit textiles.org/events/women-in-textiles-summit/women-registration. The […]