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Geotechnical software company Rocscience acquires NovoTech Software
October 7th, 2021
Rocscience continues to grow its global footprint with the acquisition of Vancouver-based geotechnical software provider From Left: Dr. Thamer Yacoub, CEO and president, Rocscience; Alireza Afkhami (chief technology officer, NovoTech Software; and Dr. John Curran, founder and executive chair, Rocscience. Photograph courtesy of Rocscience Rocscience Inc., Canada’s largest provider of geotechnical software solutions announced that […]
Geosynthetic solutions to improve safety in mining applications
October 6th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of AGRU America What do Tesla, Apple and Ford have in common? They all rely on mines that produce metals like lithium, which drives our technology-hungry world. Now, more than ever, mining operations must run efficiently to meet increasing demand. Equally as important is supporting positive public beliefs on mining. Mining operators must incorporate […]
IFAI introduces member benefit program and Expo discount offer
October 5th, 2021
IFAI has announced a new benefit for IFAI members in the United States: the IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program. IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance The IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program gives all IFAI members access to a dedicated team of experts who are ready to help find the best health and nonmedical benefit coverage to fit […]
Geocomp’s GeoTesting Express expands lab
October 5th, 2021
Geocomp’s expanded GeoTesting Express lab. Photograph courtesy of Geocomp Corp. Geocomp Corp.’s GeoTesting Express in Acton, Mass., is increasing its focus and investment in quality geotechnical laboratory testing to meet the needs of civil engineers worldwide. A recent expansion of the GeoTesting Express laboratory space and major investments in state-of-the-art automated testing equipment has doubled […]
Geofabrics Australasia acquires Plascorp Group
October 4th, 2021
Geofabrics Australasia manufacturing facility in South Queensland, Australia. Photograph courtesy of Geofabrics Australasia Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd., Australia and New Zealand’s largest manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products, today announced that it has acquired Plascorp Holdings Pty Ltd. Plascorp is one of Australia’s leading privately owned manufacturers of industrial products with strong market positions in […]
Episode 2 of IFAI Talking Textiles podcast is now available
October 1st, 2021
We invite you to listen to IFAI’s new podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Libsyn and on the IFAI website, www.ifai.com/podcast. Episode 2 is titled “Catching up with Conroy’s House of Canvas.” About the podcast After dedicating his entire career to the textile shade industry, Canadian business-owner John Conroy, House of Canvas, now finds himself in the […]
Martin Marietta CEO Nye elected ARTBA chair
October 1st, 2021
Photograph courtesy of ARTBA Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of North Carolina-based Martin Marietta, has been elected 2021–22 chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The announcement was made during the association’s national convention, held Sept. 26–29 in Pinehurst, N.C. Nye has been chairman of Martin Marietta since 2014, CEO and director […]