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Giroud, Peggs announce partnership
May 25th, 2010
Geosynthetics veterans J.P.Giroud and Ian Peggs announced a new alliance with their companies at the 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics in the Brazilian resort city of Guarujá, near São Paulo. Giroud, J.P. Giroud Inc., and Peggs, I-Corp International Inc., said the new strategic alliance of their international consulting companies can provide integrated geosynthetics engineering consulting […]
ASTM recognizes Sam Allen with Award of Merit
May 18th, 2010
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has honored Samuel R. Allen, vice president of TRI/Environmental Inc. in Austin, Texas, with the Award of Merit and honorary title of fellow. The Award of Merit is the highest ASTM honor for distinguished service and outstanding participation in committee activities. Committee D35 cited Allen, a member of ASTM […]
TenCate launches Mirafi RS580i
May 18th, 2010
TenCate Geosynthetics introduces new roadway reinforcement product TenCate Geosynthetics has introduced in North America the new roadway reinforcement product TenCate Mirafi RS580i, a highly engineered geosynthetic product for base reinforcement and subgrade stabilization, according to a May press release. This new, high-strength geosynthetic material provides reinforcement and base course confinement integrated with high water flow […]
Thrace-LINQ adds market development manager
May 14th, 2010
Thrace-LINQ has promoted Daniel Selander to the new position of market development manager/geosynthetics. “This newly created position fits perfectly with our geographic expansion plans,” said Davis Taylor, the company’s vice president of operations, in a mid-May press release. “Thrace-LINQ is experiencing rapid growth in the sales of woven and nonwoven geotextiles across the Americas and […]
Soft clays symposium registration still open
May 13th, 2010
The Organizing Committee (OC) of the SSC 2010 “Symposium on New Techniques for Design and Construction in Soft Clays” reminds prospective attendees that the registration for this event is still open. This two-day symposium is May 22-23, 2010 in Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil, in concert with the ensuing 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG). SSC […]
EPA announces plans to regulate coal ash
May 4th, 2010
Agency proposals would address risks of unsafe coal ash disposal, while supporting safe forms of beneficial use WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is proposing the first-ever national rules to ensure the safe disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants. Coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash, are byproducts […]