Students in the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course conduct a paradrop from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 25, 2025, at Ledo South Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Georgia. Image: U.S. Army/Capt. Stephanie Snyder How to introduce a product into the U.S. military marketplace is a big question for companies. For many of those who have [...]

Strata Geosystems (India) Pvt. Ltd. has announced the strategic acquisition of Venus Interlinings, an India-based manufacturer of advanced non-woven geotextiles and technical textiles. For Strata, also headquartered in India, this transaction brings the company into the non-woven geotextiles segment, enhancing its product portfolio and strengthening its vertically integrated capabilities. The acquisition brings with it a [...]

At the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga., Steve Szenay, MFC, and Bill McDaniel earned the distinction of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Honored Life Member. Both men were recognized by the ATA Board of Directors for their exceptional achievements and lasting contributions. “These gentlemen truly represent the very best [...]

Know of a student interested in a career in coal ash? Make sure they know about the World of Coal Ash 2026’s Student Travel Stipend program. WOCA is May 4-7, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. This program was rolled out at WOCA 2024, with great success! It was designed specifically with students in mind. Thanks to [...]

Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced the speakers who will present at the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25 at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to explore the latest trends and technologies in coloration. [...]

Image: Tex-Tech Industries Michelin has announced two acquisitions, including Tex-Tech Industries and Cooley Group. Arlington Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on government-regulated industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tex-Tech Industries to Michelin. As part of the transaction, FMI Industries Inc., which includes two Tex-Tech divisions—Fiber Materials Inc., acquired from Spirit AeroSystems, and [...]