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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Quantifying the benefits of using geotextiles and geogrids – new MnDOT project

December 3, 2024  |  News

Contributed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT uses geosynthetic materials to stabilize or reinforce road pavements. Various types of geosynthetics help maintain separation between pavement layers, improve drainage and prevent erosion. The most commonly used materials for pavement a…
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Digital edition of annual AASHTO Magazine available

December 2, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released the digital edition of the 2024 Annual AASHTO Magazine issue. Available online and in print, the 2024 edition of the Annual AASHTO Magazine – unveiled at the group’s annual meeting from October 28…
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Geothermal field approved for use at regional landfill

November 29, 2024  |  News

Contributed by The Timberjay The St. Louis County Regional Landfill in Virginia, Minn. will soon be using the trash disposed there on a daily basis as a source of energy. County leaders recently held a ribbon cutting at the landfill’s new geothermal field, the first of its kind in the state. …
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Former Congressman Duffy tapped for USDOT secretary

November 28, 2024  |  News

President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated former Congressman Sean Duffy for secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. A member of the Republican Party, Duffy – a former prosecutor who served as Wisconsin’s Ashland County District Attorney from 2002 until 2010 – is the former U.…
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