Tensar parent company Commercial Metals Company (CMC) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC (CP&P) from Eagle Corporation and ECPP, LLC, for a cash purchase price of $675 million, subject to customary adjustments. CP&P is a leading supplier of precast concrete and pipe products to the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic [...]

Officine Maccaferri is reinforcing its direct presence in Australia and New Zealand with the establishment of a subsidiary. This strategic step marks a new chapter in the company’s commitment to the infrastructure development of the region and further strengthens its global presence, which today spans more than 130 countries with over 70 subsidiaries. Maccaferri has [...]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule outlining amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which regulates the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS. The regulation requires manufacturers and importers of PFAS between 2011 and 2022 to report certain data to the EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. [...]

John Tavano, vice president, sales, The Miami Corp., and former PAMA board member. As I end my second three-year term on the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association Advisory Board, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how far we’ve come together as a community. When this quarterly Shade & Awning Newsletter launched early last year, our vision [...]

Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting a podcast on the current state of PFAS regulations Wednesday, November 12. This presentation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of PFAS regulation and emerging contaminant litigation. With heightened scrutiny from federal and state agencies, PFAS—synthetic chemicals found in textiles, other consumer products, firefighting foams, and industrial processes—are now subject [...]

It's time to grab your spot at the Advanced Textiles Association's Women in Textiles Summit. This is your chance to be part of something that’s as energizing as it is impactful. From March 30 to April 1 in Asheville, NC, you’ll dive into thought-provoking sessions, practical takeaways and candid convos with industry peers. And when [...]