Premier Product Showcase 2024

Megaplast USA Inc.

Primary applications for this barrier geomembrane with an EVOH core for 0% permeability are landfill caps, vapor barriers in building construction, and floating covers. Other features include stronger tensile properties through changes in the chemical composition of the geomembrane, yield elongations that are double of standard GM13 allowing for fabrication of longer based products where the films are under constant duress, reduced expansion/contraction in the field, and a more consistent nitrogen texture with better control in asperity height translating to a more consistent friction in the field with the subgrade/geosynthetic clay liner composites.

Naue GmbH & Co. KG 

Bentofix X 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 are landfill caps, closures and bases; environmental protection under roads, railways and airports; dams and dykes; water containment and ponds; structural waterproofing; secondary containment; mining and tunnels. Versatile sealing applications are possible. Immediate sealing and long-term performance will be realized. Polyethylene (PE) coating gives add-on values (improved fluid barrier, desiccation resistance and root barrier, as well as protection against ionic exchange and piping). Direct coverage with concrete and lime is possible. With Bentofix X, self-sealing length overlaps are available. Quick, easy and cost-efficient installation is achieved.

L.E. Geosolutions LLC

Triaxial geogrids were first introduced just over 15 years ago and until very recently, sold exclusively, under patent protection, by a single manufacturer. LEgeosolutions LLC, the exclusive distribution partner for TMP America Inc., is the first new company to provide availability for triaxial geogrids in the U.S. market. The products are most commonly used to provide tensile strength to the unbound aggregate layers in flexible pavements and unpaved roads/working platforms. Triaxial geogrids are able to reduce the amount of aggregate/asphalt required or increase the structure’s design life. Products provided by L.E. Geosolutions are accompanied with access to the company’s free-of-charge design services for a full range of conventional and heavy-duty road, rail and port structures.

Drainage Products Inc.

Drainaway geocomposite drainage systems’ main benefit for the customer is that it is a complete system. It is unique in that it is two-sided and completely wrapped in geotextile. It is lightweight, requires less area to be disturbed and is installed with less time, labor and equipment than conventional stone and pipe or other systems. Primary applications for the Drainaway geocomposite drainage system are site drainage, curtain drains, foundations, retaining walls, slopes, erosion control, hill slip repair, roadways and athletic fields.

Layfield Geosynthetics

HeatGard Geomembrane is versatile and effective for a wide range of applications. Its longevity, toughness and chemical resistance make it ideal for critical containment infrastructure, hot brine containment and as a secondary containment liner underneath heated tanks. Its applications also include process water, tailings and leaching containments; bioreactor landfills; and potable water containment. It can withstand extreme temperatures, making it a preferred geomembrane choice in thermal pit applications. HeatGard is capable of withstanding high-temperature exposure with its bimodal resin technology, making it suitable for continuous use at 85°C (185°F) for more than 20 years, while typical HDPE materials are unsuitable for extended periods above 60°C (140°F). In addition to its high-temperature resistance, it exhibits excellent longevity in harsh environments. It is chlorine-resistant, UV-stable and brine-resistant. HeatGard is available in a wide-format roll, allowing for a fast installation.

IEC Covers

Quick-Stairs are safe, durable and adjustable to variable slopes ranging from 0 to 50 degrees. Typically, this stairway system is installed in an hour with basic hand tools and two laborers. It does not require specialized equipment for installation to the geomembrane liner. Quick-Stairs is movable and does not puncture geomembrane liners. It has perforated safety treads and a handrail, which traditional geomembrane steps do not offer. Primary markets/applications are municipalities using geomembrane-lined ponds for wastewater treatment (aeration, facultative, settling); the petroleum industry using geomembrane in secondary containment basins; the construction industry where trenches, berms or steep inclines exist and safe access/egress is needed; the recreational industry, golf courses, ornamental geomembrane-lined ponds accessible by the public or children; and Department of Transportation rest stops, residential and commercial sites with geomembrane stormwater retention basins.

Layfield Geosynthetics

Layfield’s Geovolt was specifically developed to address several challenges associated with quality assurance testing of containment facilities. Geovolt provides electrical leak location and detection for ponds, landfills, tank liners and any primary and secondary containment facility. Geovolt also works very well as a substrate for spray-applied polyurea applications, converting a standard polyurea liner into a conductive polyurea liner. Geovolt provides maximum quality assurance, meeting the requirements of ASTM D7852, Standard Practice for Use of an Electrically Conductive Geotextile for Leak Location Surveys. It can be used with almost any type of non-conducting geomembrane, so you will no longer be limited to polyethylene-based geomembranes. There is no need for special welding techniques during the installation process, allowing for a fast and easy installation. It can be sewn, heat-tacked or simply overlapped.

HUESKER

Ringtrac provides stable foundation solutions that are extremely versatile. It accelerates the settlement and consolidation of soft soils. At the same time it is a long-term stability solution and extremely cost-effective compared to currently available alternatives. Ringtrac is primarily used in geotechnical and civil engineering applications to address foundation challenges in weak subsoils, enhance load-carrying capacity, and accelerate settlement and consolidation processes. It offers versatility in dealing with various soil conditions and construction needs.

Demtech Services Inc.

The Pro-Tacker Welding Kit is designed to protect the hot air tool as well as store small tools that are easily lost on the jobsite or in transit. The kit includes Pro-Tacker, utility knife, silicon hand roller (40 mm), silver metallic Sharpie, wire brush, spare heat element and storage case for these items.

XR Geomembranes

The product is designed to serve the market of potable water reservoirs. It offers several benefits to customers; in particular, the high-strength, puncture-, tear- and UV-resistant potable water geomembranes are NSF 61 approved for potable water contact. This certification ensures that the product is safe and compliant for use in potable water installations. Additionally, the product’s high strength and UV resistance provide durability and longevity to the geomembrane, making it a reliable solution for potable water containment.

Tentoma

The RoRo StretchPack is a high-capacity packaging machine that delivers waterproof packaging with strong welds at the roll ends. This design eliminates the need for longitudinal welding along the roll side, resulting in uniformly smooth packaging. Utilizing tubular stretch film, RoRo StretchPack reduces film consumption by 25% to 60%, offering a more sustainable packaging solution. Additionally, an optional core plug applicator is available to further enhance its efficiency. The RoRo StretchPack packaging machinery from Tentoma is gaining popularity for wrapping geosynthetics, geotextiles and similar rolls. This trend is propelled by the demand from geosynthetics producers for fully automatic packaging solutions that increase capacity for large roll packaging without sacrificing packaging quality.

Naue GmbH & Co. KG

Combigrid geocomposites are geogrids with an integrated nonwoven geotextile component. Combigrid soil reinforcement applications are base and subbase course stabilization and reinforcement, basal reinforcement for embankments, load transfer platforms (LTP) over piles, bridging of mining voids and sinkholes, reinforced foundations, airport runways and graded portions, working platforms, pipe trenches and lagoons/tailings ponds. Combigrid combines reinforcement, stabilization, filtration, separation and drainage in just one product. Immediate interlock with fill material is realized with no construction-related strain. Excellent stress strain behavior (high tensile stiffness) is achieved. High radial stiffness and high cyclic tensile stiffness are reached. It is robust against installation damage and chemical and biological attack. Cost savings due to reduced aggregate thickness are achieved.

E Squared Technical Textiles

E Squared’s Potable Water products will meet your requirements for strength, puncture, tear and UV resistance. Ecoat, REZcoat, ERcoat and PW Liner EIA Potable Water products are NSF approved, designed for potable water applications where flexibility is required, and it is available as an unreinforced film as well as reinforced composite membranes. The products are available in widths from 60 to 120 inches (1.5 to 3.05 m) and in weights from 25 oz/sy to 60 oz/sy. These products are ideal for use in most potable water applications, including retention pond and reservoir liners, floating covers and baffles curtains. Benefits include reinforced composite membrane; excellent puncture and chemical strength; remains flexible in hot and cold temperatures; resists biodegradation; available in an industry-leading 120 inch (3.05) width; available in thicknesses up to 120 mils (3 mm); ideal for factory or field fabrication; and available with a 20-year warranty for UV degradation. 

Demtech Services Inc.

The Pro-SRT and Pro-ART were designed to quickly remove rows of anchors on concrete protective liner studs during the field welding or factory fabrication process. These lightweight and durable tools come with a router, 7/8-inch bit and guide plates for both machine and transverse direction. These guides prevent the router bit from damaging the base sheet while cutting the anchors flush to the surface. The ergonomic handle provides a comfortable grip when removing long rows of anchors.

Naue GmbH & Co. KG

Secutex Green is a 100% biodegradable, mechanically bonded separation and filtration nonwoven that fulfills the functions separation, filtration and protection. Typical fields of application are gardening and landscaping; temporary path and road construction; embankment protection/natural-related waterway construction; coastal protection (single nonwoven geotextile layer and/or sand containers); and scour protection (sand containers). For sustainability: Reduced transport emissions and improved CO2 balance is realized. For biodegradability: Degradability both in industrial and home composting as well as under suitable conditions in the environment is certified by TÜV Austria. For renewability of raw materials: Exclusively organic, natural and renewable raw materials are used. For metabolizability: Processing of the organic nonwoven geotextile by soil organisms, microorganisms and fungi is possible.

The DrainGreat Co. LLC

DrainGreat securely connects to drainboard without the use of duct tape or pins and does not come loose even during shotcrete application. The connection ring is much bigger than the 3-inch (7.6 cm) PVC pipe it drains to, thus increasing the amount of flow that can be handled. DrainGreats are quick and easy to install and are made in the USA. DrainGreats were developed for soil nail walls by a foundation contractor who was looking for a better way to connect a PVC pipe to a drainboard. DrainGreats can also be used in other applications where it is necessary to transfer fluid from drainboard to a pipe.

Afitex-Texel Geosynthetics

Draintube Conductive is a conductive drainage geocomposite consisting of an electrically conductive grid made of stainless-steel cables placed inside a Draintube product. Placed between the two geomembranes, it allows leak detection by geo-electrical methods, protects the geomembrane against puncture, and drains any leakage during operation. Draintube Conductive is used as a leak location layer in double-lined ponds and landfills. It is one geocomposite that provides several functions: mechanical protection, filtration, drainage and leak detection; homogeneous diffusion of electric current under the geomembrane; compatibility with geo-electrical leak location surveys—exposed geomembranes (water puddle, arc test) and covered geomembranes (dipole); easy installation with a single product to unroll; cost-effective and an environmentally friendly solution as it replaces granular layers.

Demtech Services Inc.

The Pro-Data enabled VM-20 allows for a fully automatic recording of seaming history. It is simple to use with no change in the setup or operations by the welding technician. Seam history includes the following measurements: temperature, pressure, speed, latitude/longitude and time. The tamper-proof read-only seam history guarantees data integrity. 

Afitex-Texel Geosynthetics

The Preditect System is used for reinforcement and monitoring applications, including but not limited to piggyback landfills, sinkhole safety systems, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, etc. It consists of a Geoter high-modulus geotextile incorporating optical fibers that allow deformations to be measured in real time using dedicated software; it also allows alerts to be sent to selected personnel if anything unexpected happens. This technology enables the user to detect a potential failure early and initiate corrective measures to secure the structure and protect safety, health and well-being.

GeoCAAB

The primary benefits of GeoCAAB are time savings within the geosynthetic quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) process while minimizing risk through the use of a computer-aided as-built software. By digitizing previously hand-written data collection methods and integrating automated quality checks, GeoCAAB is able to save time in the field and streamline data reporting for project submittals on the backend. The primary markets for GeoCAAB are geosynthetic installers and third-party on-site certified quality auditors.