In memoriam: Kevin Yonce

May 1, 2023  |  IFAI news, Industry News

Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Yonce is …
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In Memoriam: Kevin Yonce

May 1, 2023  |  News

Former IFAI (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away on April 29, 2023. He had been active in the specialty fabrics industry since 1988. He worked with his family at TCT&A and was named CEO of the company in 1995. Then, in 2018, he and two other individuals began Shade Solutions. Yonce was ver…
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SAMPE North America names first woman CEO

May 1, 2023  |  News

The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America search committee has named Rebekah Stacha as its CEO, effective June 1st. Stacha is the first woman CEO for SAMPE in its 79-year history. “SAMPE has always been a community that champions diversity, equity, …
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EPA takes important step to advance PFAS strategic roadmap, inform potential future regulations under CERCLA

April 28, 2023  |  News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensatio…
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FHWA extends review deadline for General Applicability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products

April 28, 2023  |  News

To ensure all interested parties have adequate time to submit comment on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Review of its General Applicability Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products, the FHWA has published notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period in the Federa…
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Spatial Structure Sub-Association hosts 11th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference

April 27, 2023  |  News

The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Membrane Structure Innovation and Development and the 11th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference hosted by the Spatial Structure Sub-association of China Steel Construction Association and undertaken by Beijing University of Technology&nb…
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2023 GMA Spring Lobby Days registration open

April 27, 2023  |  GMA News, News

Now is the time to register for the 2023 GMA Spring Lobby Days taking place May 16–17, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives and learn about how the election impacts the makeup of the 11…
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ATA restructures several divisions

April 26, 2023  |  News

After much thought and discussion with its board of directors, division advisory board leadership and other stakeholders, the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will be restructuring some of its divisions to create greater member engagement, improve staff and volunteer efficiency and allow for a fo…
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Floating Geotextile Filters (FGF) that efficiently remove suspended solids and algae blooms

April 25, 2023  |  News

Global warming and anthropogenic actions have been exerting stress on aquatic systems worldwide, including Canada’s extensive network of lakes. In recent years, escalating nutrient levels have instigated eutrophication in the shallow lakes scattered across Quebec’s Laurentian region, nor…
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Justrite unveils geotextile fabric smart polymer spill pad

April 24, 2023  |  News

Justrite, a global leader in industrial safety products, announces the launch of its new PetroPad™ Smart Polymer Spill Pad. Unlike traditional absorbent pads that only absorb or contain hazardous hydrocarbons, the PetroPad is the first incidental spill solution to absorb, solidify, and perman…
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