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Automating leak location surveys
December 20th, 2019
Geomembrane liners are engineered to be high-strength and chemically resistant, yet they remain susceptible to mechanical damage, especially during the installation process, transportation and use-related wear. The costs that companies face in combating this problem are significant, as the vast majority of leak monitoring services are performed manually by highly trained professional members of staff. […]
2020 TRB Annual Meeting mobile app now available
December 17th, 2019
Download the TRB Annual Meeting mobile app prior to arriving at the 99th TRB Annual Meeting, January 12–16, 2020, in Washington, D.C. To download the app, search “TRB 2020” in the App Store or Google Play. When opening the app for the first time, enter the same email address used to register for the annual […]
FGI CCR short course addresses current regulations and solutions
December 16th, 2019
By Timothy D. Stark and Jennifer Miller The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presented a short course in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 6, 2019, at the Center City Building to a sold-out crowd. The short course was organized by the FGI and was offered in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). […]
Geosynthetics Conference proceedings archive now available
December 12th, 2019
For the first time, all the Geosynthetics Conference proceedings from 2008 to 2019 (including GeoAmericas 2008) are now available online. Download and/or print the hundreds of published papers on demand. Access is free for all IFAI members and IFAI digital members. Digital memberships start at $10 per month or $99 per year and include unlimited […]
Hanes Geo Components announces acquisition of JMD Company
December 9th, 2019
Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, N.C., announced they have reached an agreement to acquire Johnston Morehouse Dickey Company (JMD). JMD is a geosynthetics and mine ventilation manufacturing and supply company headquartered in Bethel Park, Pa. JMD was founded in 1902 and was owned and operated by the Forse family. JMD is a leader in […]
Thrace-Linq to relocate geotextile needlepunch line from U.S.
December 9th, 2019
In announcing its most recent round of financial results last week, Thrace Group said it would transfer a needlepunch line from its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Thrace-Linq, in South Carolina, to its Don & Low facility located in Forfar, Scotland, with the goal of strengthening and consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom and northwestern Europe. […]
Geosynthetics pioneer Robert M. Koerner and wife pass away
December 3rd, 2019
Robert M. Koerner and his wife Pauline W. Koerner have passed away. The Koerner family has released information on their passing to GSI Members. The notice to the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) says, “It is with regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert M. and Pauline W. Koerner. As you know Bob was […]
GSI to host webinar on geosynthetic reinforced MSE walls
December 2nd, 2019
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geosynthetic Reinforced MSE Walls; Overview, Failures and Items for Improvement” on Dec. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls represent a […]