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Geosynthetics in mining infrastructure

October 13, 2026 | Features

The demand for minerals that are being extracted continues to grow and mines need to work efficiently and safely while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Call for speakers for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit

October 12, 2026 | ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has issued a call for speakers for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit, taking place April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. ATA is seeking speakers to present fresh perspectives and ideas on topics such as personal and professional development, career and business gro…

Layfield, Concept Tanks announce new water storage project

October 12, 2026 | News

Layfield, in partnership with Concept Tanks, has announced the first-ever Concept Tank water storage project in Canada.

Larry Flynn new director of Montana DOT

October 9, 2026 | News

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has named Larry Flynn as the new director of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Flynn replaces outgoing MDT Director Chris Dorrington.

Geocells for embankment stabilization

October 8, 2026 | Features

In the railway embankment case, incorporating a geocell-confined granular layer at the embankment base measurably reduced vertical settlement and increased the bearing capacity of the section relative to an unreinforced control.

Maccaferri announces two acquisitions

October 7, 2026 | News

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. has acquired Iterchimica S.p.A. and Surface Tech LLC, creating a new High-Performance Materials vertical within the group.

Registration open for Geosynthetics Conference 2027

October 6, 2026 | GMA News, News

Registration is now open for Geosynthetics Conference 2027, February 21-24, 2027, in Reno, Nev.

FHWA launches new webinar series

October 5, 2026 | News

The Federal Highway Administration has started a new monthly webinar series featuring research conducted at FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center.