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Maccaferri acquires Italian manufacturer
October 30th, 2026
Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. has acquired Metallurgica Irpina, a Italian manufacturer of wire-based solutions for infrastructure, perimeter protection and agricultural applications. Founded in 1997 by Giancarlo Molinario and headquartered in Ariano Irpino, Italy, Metallurgica Irpina is a vertically integrated manufacturer specializing in steel wire processing and the production of wire mesh, fencing systems, panels and posts. […]
IECA 2027 award nominations due Saturday
October 29th, 2026
Nominations for this year's IECA awards are due October 31. Each year, IECA honors members who are making a difference in the erosion and sediment control industry. These awards shine a spotlight on projects, programs and professionals whose work shows exceptional quality, skill, and care for our environment. Winners will be celebrated at the 2027 […]
Evaluating geogrid creep – traditional and accelerated testing
October 27th, 2026
Polymeric geogrids have been utilized as a structural reinforcement element within mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structures for nearly 50 years. Photo courtesy of Tensar, a division of CMC. They have been used to reinforce the fill within roadways, embankments, slopes, retaining walls, and any other system where the main function of the geogrid is to […]
Register for GMA Fall Lobby Days
October 27th, 2026
Join the Geosynthetics Materials Association in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8–9, 2026. There’s only six weeks until the 2026 GMA Fall Lobby Days. With the current CR (Continuing Resolution) set to expire on December 11, 2026, our visit on December 9 couldn’t be timed better. Congress will all be in session and promoting the continued inclusion of […]
FRA investing $2.3 billion in 45 states
October 26th, 2026
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. Over 2,000 miles of track across America will see improvements thanks to funding from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant […]
Registration open for 2027 Outlook Conference, USINFI Advocacy Days
October 22nd, 2026
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 (USINFI) Advocacy Days, Feb. 23–24, offering new opportunities to connect industry insights and policy […]
Webinar – Ask a Regulator: Navigating Compliance & Industry Challenges – November 17
October 21st, 2026
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 11:55 a.m. CST, Nov. 17, 2026. This interactive webinar will feature regulatory professionals Annette DeHavillard (Ohio EPA), Bradford Ricks (Virginia DEQ), and Todd Sax (California EPA), who will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on common regulatory questions and challenges within the geosynthetics and containment industries. […]
Geosynthetics advancing sustainable civil infrastructure
October 20th, 2026
Article provided by Consegic Business Intelligence. As cities expand and infrastructure demands increase, the construction industry faces ongoing pressure to deliver efficient, economical and environmentally responsible projects. Projects like roads, bridges, railway, drainage, landfills and other retention facilities need materials that could withstand the changes in environment conditions while affecting the natural resources to the […]
DOT announces $1.6 billion in emergency funds
October 20th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical repairs to roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters and catastrophic events. The funding will go toward repair needs in 34 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, […]
Tensar parent releases FY26, Q4 results
October 15th, 2026
CMC, parent company of Tensar, announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2026. “Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational step forward for CMC. We continued to build organizational strength and enhance margin durability in our early-stage construction portfolio through our precast acquisitions, our successful TAG program, and our key […]