Geomembrane leak detection technology explained in a nutshell

November 15, 2024  |  News

Article contributed by Water Industry Journal A geomembrane is a flexible, synthetic sheet material primarily used to create impermeable barriers. It comes in various thicknesses (typically between 1mm and 3mm) and widths (around 7.5 meters) to suit different applications. Geomembranes are ofte…
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Solmax appoints Bob Gilligan as president and CEO, heralding an era of growth

November 14, 2024  |  News

Solmax, the world’s largest geosynthetics producing company, is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Gilligan as president and chief executive officer. Following an extensive, global search, Bob Gilligan emerges as the leader to take Solmax into its next phase of growth, driving forward on sus…
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Pennsylvania and West Virginia DOTs win America’s Transportation Awards honors

November 14, 2024  |  News

An innovative highway emergency repair project in Pennsylvania and the construction of a new bridge spanning the Ohio River took home top honors at the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project…
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Solmax receives IAA award for El Maximo water management project

November 13, 2024  |  News

Solmax recently received the Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) International 2024 Achievement Award of Excellence in the Geosynthetics Project – Water category for its El Maximo Ranch water management project. In 2024, project owners were in search of a solution for water management at El Ma…
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Webinar – Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete – Nov. 21

November 12, 2024  |  News

Tensar presents the webinar Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete on November 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT. Attendees are eligible to earn 1 PDH credit and you can register here. The webinar will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the corrosion resistant r…
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Webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways & Bridges – Dec. 3

November 12, 2024  |  News

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways and Bridges – on December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Infrastructure …
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Top transportation leaders recognized for outstanding contributions

November 11, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) honored 10 state department of transportation individuals, teams, and programs at its annual awards program during the 2024 AASHTO Annual Meeting. Recipients were recognized for their achievements in the transportation i…
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The Lenzing Group wins geotextiles award

November 8, 2024  |  News

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries and owner of the TENCELTM brand, has won the Biodiversity and Water Award 2024, presented by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana at the Sustainable Fashion Awards, for the development…
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GMA Fall 2024 Update: Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)

November 7, 2024  |  News

This is a summary of the activities and involvement of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) in the Build America, Buy American Act (BABAA) discussions over the past 2½ + years, since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA aka BIL). The provisions of BABAA created di…
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What does ‘weathering of geomembranes’ mean?

November 7, 2024  |  News

By Felon Wilson The term “weathering” on first glance appears to be straightforward. Most in the geomembrane industry consider it to narrowly describe sunlight or UV resistance only. In fact, testing and property specifications are often only from a sunlight exposure standpoint. But the effects …
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