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How a company in rural Israel became a global leader in technical fabrics
March 2nd, 2020
One of the two companies that formed E² is a technical fabric manufacturer in southern Israel called Erez Thermoplastic Products. Founded in 1982, Erez introduced advanced polymer technologies in industrial technical fabrics. Over the years, their research and product developments earned them a reputation as a global leader in coated technical fabrics. Through pioneering technologies and […]
Industrial Wastewater Technologies joins Environmental Products division of CETCO
March 2nd, 2020
CETCO is pleased to announce that Industrial Wastewater Technologies, formerly part of CETCO Energy Services, is now a part of CETCO’s Environmental Products Division. This new structure will allow CETCO to better leverage the capabilities of the Industrial Wastewater Group and build on the growth of Environmental Products with FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent. Expanded Product Portfolio Industrial […]
Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the world’s most ethical companies for 14th year
March 2nd, 2020
Ethisphere honor underscores global manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to ethics in business as it works to make a positive impact for generations A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards […]
Women in Textiles Summit Helps Attendees Build Industry Relationships and Leadership Skills
February 28th, 2020
The second annual Women in Textiles Summit, held February 19–21, almost doubled in attendance and gave attendees ample opportunities to build new business alliances while learning about emerging trends in the industry. The event, sponsored by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), was held in Nashville, Tenn. "This event was born through the remarkable stories of […]
Tim Bauters dies while snowboarding
February 21st, 2020
Geosynthetics engineer Tim Bauters passed away while snowboarding at Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort in Oregon. The cause of death was not immediately known. Bauters was 47. Bauters served as director of engineering at Slurry Waste Solutions in California. After earning his PhD in soil and water engineering at Cornell University, the Belgium native began […]
EPA proposes additional amendments to the regulations for coal combustion residuals
February 20th, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced further proposed revisions and flexibilities to the regulations for the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR), commonly known as coal ash, from electric utilities. “This proposal is the last in a set of four planned actions we are taking under the Trump Administration to stabilize coal ash regulations […]
CETCO launches BENTOMAT DN-HS geosynthetic clay liner
February 13th, 2020
CETCO, a leader in geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) manufacturing, has released the BENTOMAT DN-HS geosynthetic clay liner, a new addition to the BENTOMAT product portfolio that uses proprietary, high-density needlepunching technology to generate superior peak shear strength properties for slope stability. The product is ideal for containment systems that exist in seismic areas and high […]
Solmax’s new website ready for 2020
February 11th, 2020
Starting the new decade, geosynthetics leader Solmax is launching a refreshed 2020 website. The redesign adds efficiency and advanced functionality to the site to meet the information and specification needs of all Solmax customers, from engineers to installers and business development specialists. Andreea Sasu, global marketing director, says, “Solmax has grown its manufacturing footprint and […]
Water-conducting membrane allows carbon dioxide to transform into fuel more efficiently
February 7th, 2020
Methanol is a versatile and efficient chemical used as fuel in the production of countless products. Carbon dioxide (CO2), on the other hand, is a greenhouse gas that is the unwanted byproduct of many industrial processes. Converting CO2 to methanol is one way to put CO2 to good use. In research recently published in Science, […]
E² launches new website for coated fabric solutions
February 4th, 2020
Since officially launching the joint venture of EPT and Erez in 2019, the company has now announced the launch of the new E² website, with features and functions that highlight innovative products and recommended applications. With this new technological tool, customers and industry partners will find: • Product series and data sheets, including EPT's […]