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Tensar International Eastern Hemisphere promotes Buchanan and Taylor
November 29th, 2021
Chris Buchanan. Photograph courtesy of Tensar International Eastern Hemisphere Based on his strong contributions to the success of the organization since joining Tensar six years ago as director of marketing EMEA, Chris Buchanan has been promoted to vice president of commercial excellencefor the Eastern Hemisphere, a position that also includes responsibilities for marketing and business development, the company […]
GSI to host webinar on disposal of coal combustion residuals
November 26th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Solmax The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals,” on Dec. 8, 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. With coal representing more than 25% of energy […]
COMANCO completes Crystal Lagoon lining in southwest Florida
November 24th, 2021
By David Ramirez, project engineer, COMANCO Crews lining the lagoon with a white LLDPE geomembrane. Photograph courtesy of COMANCO A COMANCO crew led by Superintendent Alejandro Loza has completed a Crystal Lagoon geosynthetics installation in Bradenton, Fla. The COMANCO lagoon liner consisted of smooth and textured 80-mil (2-mm) linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) white geomembrane. Overall, […]
Blown-film production line manufacturer Bandera U.S. under new management and organization
November 23rd, 2021
Mattia Gambarotto, general manager of Bandera U.S. LLC. Photograph courtesy of Bandera U.S. Bandera U.S. LLC, the new North American branch of Bandera, a market leader for blown film and recycling production lines, is under a new organization. Mattia Gambarotto has been named general manager. He will focus his activity to strengthen the company’s market […]
HUESKER Nederland and partners are developing GeoDuct, a circular viaduct
November 22nd, 2021
Photograph courtesy of ZJA Infrastructure projects have large ecological footprints with an environmental impact due to the extraction, processing, and transport of resources and materials. However, large parts of the existing Dutch infrastructure are due to be replaced or renovated soon. The demand for innovative solutions is becoming increasingly urgent, especially with the national ambition […]
GeoStabilization International expands capabilities in rail with cutting-edge technology
November 19th, 2021
The RailJET Subgrade Stabilization System increases efficiency and safety in railway repair and maintenance—while extending infrastructure longevity Photograph courtesy of GeoStabilization International Railways are critical for efficient and cost-effective movement of commodities across long distances. But they are only as productive as they are operable—making it crucial for track maintenance downtime to be minimal and […]
Propex stabilizes the Des Moines River’s bank with geosynthetics systems
November 18th, 2021
Installing SCOULOK and ARMORLOK along the banks of the Des Moines River. Photograph courtesy of Propex The West Fork of the Des Moines River in Palo Alto County, Iowa, had experienced years of erosion and flooding. From 2006 to 2019, the riverbank had receded up to 215 feet (65.5 m) in the middle of the […]
Solmax acquires Propex
November 17th, 2021
Photograph courtesy of Solmax Montreal, Que., Canada, geosynthetics company Solmax announced that it has agreed to acquire Propex, an industry-leading U.S. geosynthetics manufacturer with a long track record in the construction, transportation, mining and automotive industries. With this transaction, Solmax reinforces its position as a leading geosynthetics solutions provider. “This strategic acquisition enables Solmax to […]
Geomembrane liner health check
November 16th, 2021
By Glenn Eckert, manager of engineering business development at Layfield Group, and Prabeen Joshi, engineering business manager at Layfield Group Photograph courtesy of Layfield Group Experienced geomembrane liner installation crews ensure that strict quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) guidelines and procedures are in place during installation. Details such as time of installation, destructive and nondestructive test results, […]
IGS-NA publishes call for applications for Testing Innovation Fellowship Program
November 15th, 2021
The North American chapter of the International Geosynthetic Society (IGS-NA) launched a new student fellowship program aimed at transitioning geosynthetics-related research to ASTM International (ASTM) standards and increasing student engagement in the two professional organizations. The fellowship program will be jointly supported by the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), IGS-NA and the ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics. […]