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Indorama Ventures increases capacity in India
May 28th, 2021
Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Ltd., a subsidiary of global petrochemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., will spend up to US $82 million upgrading equipment and adding capacity at its manufacturing site in Nagpur, India. The capital expenditure plan includes a new PET resin manufacturing facility, additional balancing equipment and a large range of specialty […]
Alchemie Technology and HeiQ create sustainable textile finishing partnership
May 27th, 2021
Alchemie Technology, a leader in waterless, smart dyeing technology, has announced its partnership with HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation, as it prepares the production rollout of its NOVARATM digital multifunction finishing solution to the global textile market. The partnership combines the expertise of the two innovators: HeiQ in creating some of the most sustainable, […]
USACE Fiscal 2022 Civil Works budget press conference June 28
May 26th, 2021
The United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE’s) press conference to release details of President Joseph R. Biden’s Fiscal 2022 Budget for the Army’s Civil Works program is scheduled for Friday, May 28, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. The press conference will be broadcast virtually from the USACE headquarters in Washington, D.C. There […]
Western Green acquires East Coast Erosion Control
May 25th, 2021
Indiana-based Western Green has acquired East Coast Erosion Control, with offices in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. This latest acquisition builds on Western Green’s growing manufacturing footprint, with expanded product and manufacturing offerings along the eastern U.S. regions. This acquisition will result in the largest U.S.-based erosion control blanket manufacturing group. As a primary benefit of […]
INDA launches updated Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide
May 25th, 2021
Professionals in nonwovens and engineered materials will now have the latest nonwoven material options at their fingertips with the launch of INDA’s Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide, a unique educational and technical resource with 124 material samples to touch and compare. Updated, in its sixth edition, the tool presents the latest innovations, processes and types […]
Textile coatings market forecast
May 24th, 2021
According to Fact.MR, the global textile coatings market is slated to surpass US$ 5 billion, expanding at a steady CAGR of around 4% across the forecast period of 2021 to 2031. Demand is majorly underpinned by extensive uptake in industrial clothing and medical hygiene. Historically, the market accrued impressive gains, and was valued at over […]
NAUE and Prosé join forces
May 24th, 2021
Geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE and the Dutch supplier of geosynthetics Prosé Geotechniek announced the joint venture NAUE Prosé. NAUE Prosé will offer the complete range of NAUE products as well as installation services. The joint venture will also offer design services through the NAUE group’s engineering office. “We are very excited to announce the start of […]
AATCC to host Flammability in Textiles and Polymers event
May 21st, 2021
AATCC will host a two-day Flammability in Textiles and Polymers virtual event June 16-17, 2021. The event will feature industry leaders and academic experts discussing a variety of topics including innovation, research, technology, and challenges in the world of FR and flammability. For more information, visit www.aatcc.org.
Innovative solutions for designing and constructing transmission line roads and substations
May 20th, 2021
By Ashley Beyer When natural disasters, power surges, accidents, or general equipment failures threaten the reliability of the power grid, maintenance crews must be able to quickly and safely access transmission lines and substations to make repairs. Designing resilient energy infrastructure that ensures power companies have a reliable, regular supply of energy and contingency measures in […]
Industrial fabric market outlook
May 20th, 2021
The "Industrial Fabric Market—Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)" report by ResarchAndMarkets.com forecasts the market for industrial fabric to grow at a CAGR of over 3% during the forecast period. Industrial fabrics are specially designed and engineered products used for challenging and high-performance applications. Industrial fabrics have been in high demand for making automobile interior trim […]