ConCom signals approval for Sconset Bluff geotube expansion

December 11, 2024  |  News

By Dean Geddes The massive expansion of the erosion-control project on the Sconset Bluff in Nantucket, Mass. is one step closer to a reality after the conservation commission voted to provide the project with the necessary waivers to move it forward. The joint application by the town and Sconset Bea…
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EAGS 2024 held in Tai’an, Shandong

December 10, 2024  |  News

By Flora Xu, ATA China Representative In order to discuss the future sustainable development of geosynthetics and grasp the development trends of global geosynthetics, the 3rd EurAsian Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS·2024) was held in Tai’an, Shandong Province on November 22, 2024. The conferen…
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GeoCAAB receives new patent for quality control technology

December 10, 2024  |  News

GeoCAAB, the industry-leading quality control software for geosynthetics, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its groundbreaking technology. This milestone solidifies GeoCAAB’s position as a pioneer in the field and underscores its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for geosyntheti…
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Advancements in sand island reclamation with GEOTUBE Marine technology

December 9, 2024  |  News

The Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2B (STP2B) project represents a major advancement in coastal reclamation technology and engineering. The primary objective, as defined by the client’s needs, was the construction of an effective perimeter dyke around STP2B to significantly mitigate the occurrence …
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USDOT issues $172M in SS4A program grant funds

December 6, 2024  |  News

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently issued $172 million in grants via its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program; the third and final round of 2024 awards from this project, which was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The agency said in a st…
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GEOWEB Load Support System provides site access solution for Maryland solar farm

December 5, 2024  |  News

The Clagett Solar Farm, located along William Beanes Road in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a notable GEOWEB Load Support System. It provides a site access solution for the Maryland solar farm community solar project that contributes to the state’s renewable energy goals. Energized in 2023, this project …
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Solmax announces strategic consolidation of European nonwoven production facilities

December 4, 2024  |  News

Solmax, a leading global manufacturer of geosynthetics, has unveiled plans to consolidate and enhance its EMEA nonwoven geotextile manufacturing operations by centralizing them into a single, state-of-the-art facility. This strategic move is designed to boost efficiency, improve quality control, and…
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SOTRAFA certifies production system with Operation Clean Sweep

December 4, 2024  |  News

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental problems, companies in the plastics sector are faced with the growing responsibility of minimizing ecological impact. SOTRAFA is taking another step forward in its commitment to sustainability by obtaining the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) cert…
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