Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business

June 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company’s technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and …
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New director for TRB Technical Activities Division

June 5, 2026  |  News

Scott Brotemarkle has been named as the new Transportation Research Board (TRB) Technical Activities Division director.
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Oregon names interim DOT director

June 4, 2026  |  News

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
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Naue Asia achieves MyHIJAU sustainability certification

June 3, 2026  |  News

Naue Asia has achieved the MyHIJAU Mark certification for selected solutions within its geosynthetics portfolio.
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Solmax appoints Bob de Kruijf as managing director for EMEA

June 2, 2026  |  News

Bob de Kruijf will lead Solmax's activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Layfield awarded reservoir contract

June 1, 2026  |  News

Layfield Geosynthetics was recently awarded a contract for the relining and installation of a geomembrane liner and floating cover system for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Garvey Reservoir.
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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in ad…
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USDOT announces final four in ARPA-I Ideas Challenge

May 28, 2026  |  News

The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected four teams to advance to the finals of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge (“Ideas Challenge”).
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EPA accepting public comment on proposed PFAS rules until July 20

May 27, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules on May 18 that would revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for several four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Proposed rules The first proposed rule would rescind …
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Layfield celebrates 10th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

May 26, 2026  |  News

Layfield was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
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