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Make a difference at GMA Fall Lobby Days
October 2nd, 2026
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association It's time to register for the Geosynthetics Materials Association's Fall Lobby Days, Dec. 8-9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. GMA members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome – contact Fred […]
CMC earns 2026 Great Place to Work certification
October 1st, 2026
CMC, parent company of Tensar, has been CertifiedTM as a Great Place to Work ® in the United States, Poland and China. Great Place To Work® is a global organization that evaluates workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviors through employee surveys – specifically, how consistently employees experience a high-trust workplace. According to the survey, […]
Textile industry uses of AI and automation
October 1st, 2026
Milliken & Co. scientists and experts use artificial intelligence tools to help them bring products, like their Polartec® Alpha® insulative fabric for garments (shown in the sweater here), to market faster. Image: Milliken As experienced workers retire faster than new employees can replace them, companies are investing in artificial intelligence and automation tools. Business uses […]
Succession planning 101
October 1st, 2026
Steve Frost, former CEO and current senior advisor of Stamford Tent & Event Services. Image: Christopher Beauchamp Any successful business eventually catches the eye of potential buyers. However, a good sale can only happen if the company is strong beyond the surface level. A viable succession plan is a powerful way to build resilience and […]
Webinar – Engineering Design of Landfill Final Cover Systems Using Flexible Geomembranes – October 13
September 29th, 2026
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at Noon CDT, Oct. 13, 2026. Selecting an appropriate final cover system is one of the most important decisions affecting the long-term environmental performance and closure costs of a landfill. This webinar will discuss the design of final cover systems using flexible geomembranes, including key engineering considerations, […]
Role of geosynthetic interlayers in modern roadway systems
September 23rd, 2026
The roadway system is a critical asset to the public around the world. We rely on this system for connectivity, safety and commerce. For the United States, it is crucial to the economic growth of the country. The system requires large investments to construct and to maintain. The roadway system is constantly under load from […]
Federal judge blocks New Mexico PFAS labeling rule
September 22nd, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico's PFAS labeling rule, which was announced earlier this year, infringes on commercially protected speech. As a result, the regulation has been temporarily halted. The labeling rule is part of the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act and would require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain PFAS beginning […]
Naue joins the Eurasia Critical Minerals Organisation
September 21st, 2026
Naue has joined the Eurasia Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO), a move the company says will strengthen its engagement with the mining and critical minerals sector across Central Asia. ECMO is an independent, non-profit membership organization that brings together governments, industry participants, financial institutions and other stakeholders across Eurasia's critical minerals ecosystem. The organization provides a […]
$2.5 billion loan will fund Alabama’s biggest infrastructure project
September 18th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Friday that the Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority will receive a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan of up to $2.52 billion from the Build America Bureau. The loan will fund construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, the largest infrastructure project […]
AASHTO reveals Top 12 America’s Transportation Awards Finalists
September 17th, 2026
Photo courtesy of AASHTO/Washington DOT. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has unveiled the Top 12 finalists for the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards. Projects from state departments of transportation across the country advanced to the Top 12 after emerging as the top three scoring winners from each of the America’s Transportation Awards’ […]