Premier Product Showcase 2021

Strata Systems Inc.

High-quality and cost-effective StrataGrid geogrids are used in the residential, commercial, civil infrastructure and environmental markets on sites requiring soil-reinforcement solutions for steepened reinforced soil slopes, retaining walls, soft soils and erosion control. The new StrataGrid products feature an enhanced product design and improved strength characteristics relative to Strata’s former product line.

AGRU America Inc.

For geomembrane installers who are constantly spending time cleaning and preparing the liner prior to field welds, AGRU CleanSeam is a new geomembrane product configuration that provides a simple, fast way to prepare the weld area. Unlike existing methods that rely on time-consuming manual inspections and cleaning, AGRU CleanSeam protective strip is removed directly before welding occurs and leaves behind no residue—only clean, weld-ready geomembrane. AGRU CleanSeam can be directly integrated into all AGRU geomembrane liners to provide significant time and cost savings during the weld phase of geomembrane installation by mitigating the risk of particle buildup. The protective release film protects the geomembrane weld edges from exposure to field conditions, greatly reducing the potential for fine soils, waste materials and stockpile dust from coming into contact with seaming areas during or prior to installation.

Layfield Geosynthetics

GeoVolt geomembranes are used in double-lined containment systems (brine ponds and landfills) and single-lined containment systems where subgrade beneath the liner is frozen or does not have enough moisture to conduct electricity (secondary containment ponds and primary containment ponds). GeoVolt was developed specifically to address several challenges currently faced when deploying electric leak location methods, including no need for water above the geomembrane, consistent conduction of electricity beneath the entire lined surface, no need for special welding techniques and usable with any synthetic waterproofing barrier.

Mahina-TST

INTERTEX GLASS is a double-layer geocomposite that consists of a polypropylene nonwoven geotextile reinforced with glass roving. The geocomposite is optimized for highway and road construction, pavement rehabilitation and airport runways. One of the chief benefits of INTERTEX GLASS is the membrane effect, which prevents water intrusion into the lower layers of pavement and provides an additional barrier against water penetration. It is provided by applying a special type of polypropylene nonwoven geotextile with bitumen absorption capacity not less than 0.18 psf (0.9 kg/m2). INTERTEX GLASS serves the applications of reinforcement, barrier and stress relief.

NAUE America Inc.

Bentofix X types are multicomponent geosynthetic clay liners (GCL). Two durable geotextile outer layers are combined with a uniform core of high-swelling powder sodium bentonite clay, with an additional polyethylene extrusion-coated barrier. Bentofix X sealing applications include landfill caps, closures and bases, environmental protection under roads, railways and airports, dams and dikes, water containment, structural waterproofing, secondary containment, mining and tunnels. The GCL provides immediate sealing and long-term performance. The polyethylene coating gives add-on values (improved fluid barrier, desiccation resistance, root barrier and protection against ionic exchange and piping).

AFITEX-Texel Geosynthetics Inc.

GEOTER is a high-modulus geotextile made with high-tenacity yarns manufactured by a warp-knitting process. The geotextile combines a reinforcement and a single separation/filtration product, saving installation time and money. GEOTER is used for reinforcement applications including, but not limited to, piggyback landfills, sinkhole safety systems, reinforcement on soft soils and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls. GEOTER integrates the PREDITEC system, allowing the user to monitor a reinforced structure. The system can send alerts if anything unexpected happens.

Tentoma

The RoRo StretchPack packaging machine provides automated packaging of roll materials using horizontal stretch hood packaging technology. It is suitable for packaging and protection of nonwoven rolls. RoRo StretchPack packs nonwoven rolls in sealed packaging, which is 100% waterproof. The horizontal stretch hood packaging technology reduces film consumption 25–60%. Packaging and sealing are done in one automated operation with high repeatability. The nonwoven rolls can be tightly packed, which ensures uniformed packaging with a smooth surface.

MEGAPLAST USA INC.

MEGAPLAST USA’s Geomembrane Liners are used in the applications of environmental, water reservoirs, coal ash ponds and mining. The liners provide a waterproofing layer for large areas. Quick to install, MEGAPLAST USA’s Geomembrane Liners are cost-efficient. They are available in up to 26-foot (7.9-m) wide rolls, which helps reduce the number of welds on-site. The company carries an inventory of up to 5 million square feet (464,515 m2) at any given time, enabling quick supply to customers.

AGRU America Inc.

Sure-Grip liners are made of HDPE, HDPE-el, PP, PVDF and ECTFE. This system serves as a long-term alternative to spray-applied concrete protection products. Sure-Grip prevents concrete corrosion and degradation, extends the lifetime of structures and helps prevent exfiltration of material into the surrounding environment. Sure-Grip concrete protective liners have unique anchoring systems that enable construction in areas of significant backpressure. Unlike spray-applied liners, which have to be reapplied regularly due to cracking or delamination, Sure-Grip liners are long-lasting.

Mahina-TST

DUALTEX BASALT is a double-layer geocomposite that consists of basalt roving and ultrathin polypropylene nonwoven geotextile with bitumen impregnation. DUALTEX BASALT is used in road construction, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and asphalt reinforcement. The geocomposite has a basalt-fiber composite implementation with high resistance to aggressive environments, durability and easy recycling; high index of tensile modulus; and material implementation at a wide temperature range. DUALTEX BASALT’s impregnation with the high bitumen content coating facilitates robust adhesion to asphalt/concrete pavement layers. Layered with the ultralight, preimpregnated polypropylene nonwoven geotextile, the installation process is easy.

Internationale Geotextil GmbH

The long-lasting AquaRockBag is for use in erosion control and scour protection at shorelines, riverbanks and foundations/pillars that stand in water. It consists of an environmentally innocuous, high-performance net filled with graded rock. It is an effective alternative to conventional erosion control and scour protection methods. Chief benefits include onshore filling with a frame and machinery, the same machinery (by changing the attachment) can be used for precise installation via a quick hitch and lifting eye, and the flexible nature of the net adapts to the ground surface.

COMANCO

Computer Aided As-Built (CAAB) software is an all-encompassing database for geosynthetics installation and quality assurance applications, including solid waste, coal ash, phosphate, mining or any industry requiring the installation of a geosynthetic liner. Using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, CAAB generates a 3D model of the geosynthetic’s installation. A cloud-based system streamlines communication between office and field staff, maintaining detailed records of the entire liner, welds and more. When the install is completed, a final report with permit-required data is generated.

Layfield Geosynthetics

HeatGard high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembranes can be used in the following applications: hot brine containment, a secondary liner under heated tanks, leachate recirculation landfills, hot potable water containment, mining heap leach ponds and long-term chlorinated water immersion. The new HeatGard HDPE has been tested to be able to withstand continuous use at 185°F (85°C) for more than 20 years. The geomembrane has excellent chlorine resistance, has chemical resistance, is fully stabilized against ultraviolet light exposure and has excellent stress-cracking resistance.

Huikwang Corp.

HUITEX GEOCELLS can be used for applications such as slope protection, erosion control, channel protection, embankments and retaining walls. The geocells reduce infill cost, as on-site fill is fully accepted, and are eco-friendly, with an open-cell structure allowing vegetation to grow easily. HUITEX GEOCELLS have a 3D honeycomb design, which confines and stabilizes cohesion-less soils, and provide a protective layer over the impermeable geomembrane. With strong seam strength, they deliver vertical load into cell and infill.

Solmax

Solmax’s Leak Location Liner Suite comprises the Leak Location Conductive geomembrane for leak detection on exposed and covered applications; a patented Iso-wedge welder to securely join conductive liners for large applications; and the Solmax Spark Tester S-100. Geosynthetic liners are critical to reliable containment, but the best liners can puncture, a potentially expensive problem. Solmax’s Leak Location Liner Suite makes rapid leak detection and repair a regular part of maintenance.

e2 Technical Textiles

Reinforced with a ballistic-grade, tightly woven polyester-based fabric, e2 ER 1000 EIA is ideal for the most demanding applications, including oil booms, sewers, rafts, rescue boats, rigid inflatable boats, tanks for oils, fertilizer pools, liners, flexible storage tanks and secondary containment. Its tensile strength/grab tensile is 660/660 pound-force per inch (105,076/115,584 N/m), and it passes the ASTM D751 wicking test, and the warp and weft ASTM D751 dead load seam sheer strength test.

AFITEX-Texel Geosynthetics Inc.

DRAINTUBE CONDUCTIVE is a multilinear drainage geocomposite used as a leak detection layer in double-lined ponds. This solution incorporates a conductive grid in a drainage geocomposite. DRAINTUBE CONDUCTIVE offers drainage, filtration, mechanical protection and electrical conductivity features in a single product requiring a single installation. The drainage geocomposite is compatible with all electrical leak location (ELL) methods. This capability is essential, as an ELL survey may require the use of several methods on the same structure.

Huikwang Corp.

HUITEX K-LINER concrete protection liners have the ability to bridge cracks in concrete structures by forming a protective layer acting as a second skin and protecting the concrete from harsh environments. Applications include sewer pipes and manholes, digested soffits and storage tanks. HUITEX K-LINER have the highest liner pull-out strength available from any thermoplastic concrete protective system. The liner system has minimal lateral movement due to thermal expansion and contraction, and provides protection against mechanical damage and chemical attack. HUITEX K-LINERS are cost-effective and offer resistance to ultraviolet light degradation.

Paradox Access Solutions

Tough Cell is a cellular confinement system or novel nano-polymeric alloy (NPA) geocell for soil stabilization and reinforcement that enables cost-saving and sustainable road construction on challenging and problematic soils. Applications include road construction, railway foundations, slope stabilization, load support, reservoirs and landfills (channels), and gravity walls.

PRESTORUS LLC

Reinforced Geocell GEOCORD is useful in the applications of reinforcement of roadbeds, embankments and platforms; reinforcement of weak bases and structural layers of roads; arrangement of durable technological driveways and service drives; arrangement of parking lots for massive construction equipment; and protection of embankments and dams. GEOCORD has proved efficient in such industries as mining, gas and oil, agriculture, hydraulic engineering, and agriculture.