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Inland Tarp & Liner merges companies, creates ESOP
March 17th, 2021
Inland Tarp & Liner LLC announced that its three sister companies, Inland Tarp & Cover Inc, ITC Services Inc. and Inland Tarp & Liner LLC, have been put into a holding company and sold 90% to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as an additional retirement plan for employees, and 10% to a charitable trust […]
Concrete Canvas Ltd. announces U.S. expansion
March 15th, 2021
Concrete Canvas Ltd. is launching a major expansion into the U.S. market. Beginning March 25, a newly incorporated Concrete Canvas USA will take primary responsibility for the sale and master distribution of Concrete Canvas products across the United States. As one of the largest geosynthetic markets in the world, the United States is viewed as […]
FGI holds biennial meeting and introduces officers, board
March 11th, 2021
By Timothy D. Stark and Jennifer Miller The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) held its Biennial Membership Meeting on Feb. 24, during the 2021 Virtual Geosynthetics Conference. The meeting was attended by 26 people. During the membership meeting, the newly elected FGI officers and board of directors were introduced to begin their two-year terms. Before introducing […]
GSI issues graduate student fellowships request for proposals
March 10th, 2021
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has released a worldwide request for proposals (RFP) for 2021–22 focusing on innovative geosynthetic research and development projects. Recipients must be pursuing a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. There will be several awards given (between 8 and 16 awards), each for $5,000. Awards are merit-based, and […]
IECA recognizes leaders at annual conference
March 9th, 2021
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced winners for its environmental excellence awards during the joint 2021 IECA Virtual Annual Conference and Expo/Virtual Geosynthetics Conference 2021 in February. The IECA awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industries. This year's awards recognized young professionals under 30 and under 40, […]
HUESKER Group launches Fortrac T eco PET recycled yarn geogrid
March 8th, 2021
HUESKER Group announced that the Fortrac T geogrid is now available in the ecoLine version. The flexible, resilient geogrid for reinforced soil structures is made from 100% recycled polyester (PET) yarns. The company had previously introduced another product in the ecoLine, HaTelit C eco asphalt reinforcement, also made from recycled PET yarns. By dispensing with […]
Milliken & Co. announces acquisition of Zebra-chem
March 3rd, 2021
Milliken & Co. (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials-science expertise, has formally acquired Zebra-chem GmbH (“Zebra-chem”), a global chemicals company known for its peroxide and blowing agent masterbatches. With more brands and governments globally setting goals to increase their use of recycled materials, plastics manufacturers are […]
Planning a successful landfill liner installation
March 2nd, 2021
There are many regulations and requirements associated with landfill liner installations. For example, when planning the installation of a new municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF), there are three important federal requirements that must be met: groundwater monitoring, closure and post-closure care, and financial assurance (EPA 2021). These requirements are in addition to state regulations that […]
Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021 content available on demand until May 1
March 1st, 2021
The Geosynthetic Materials Association and Geosynthetics magazine thanks everyone who attended, presented and exhibited at the Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021. If you could not attend, and you would like to experience the virtual event, you can still register. When you register now, you will get on-demand access to all the content from the live show. […]
GSI to host webinar on landfill covers
March 1st, 2021
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Landfill Covers: Past-Present-Emerging,”on March 10, 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. Participants will be able to assess past landfill cover practices and gain comparisons to present […]