Conwed acquires Tensar Polytechnologies

August 6, 2012  |  News

Focus on geogrid business, says CEO Atlanta-based Tensar Corp. announced in an Aug. 1 press release that is has sold its Tensar Polytechnologies Inc. (TPI) assets and business to Conwed Plastics LLC for an undisclosed amount. TPI manufactures and distributes light-weight oriented net (LWON), which i…
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Possible new standard for factory fabricated geomembranes

August 3, 2012  |  Products

ASTM geosynthetics committee developing proposal A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidance for the installation and use of factory fabricated geomembrane panels at jobsites, according to an Aug. 1 press release. ASTM WK38128, Guide for Identification, Packaging, Handling, Stor…
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Hanes Geo Components acquires CSI Geosynthetics

August 2, 2012  |  News

North Carolina-based Hanes adds Pacific Northwest distributor Hanes Geo Components, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced in a July 27 press release that it has acquired CSI Geosynthetics of Vancouver, Wash. Founded by Ben and Rosemary Andrews in 1987, CSI has been a distributor of erosion-control and soil…
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Welcome to EuroGeo5

August 1, 2012  |  Events

From 16–19 September, 2012, Valencia, Spain, is the host of EuroGeo5, the 5th European Geosynthetics Congress organized by the Spanish Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and with the collaboration of other institutions, both public and private. Due to the success of previous …
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Geosynthetics and shale gas

August 1, 2012  |  News

By Bob and George Koerner At the 2012 edition of the Federation of New York Solid Waste/Recycling Conference and Trade Show at The Sagamore, a session on “Shale Gas Plays” in the Marcellus and Utica formations was held. There were four papers in the session, including ours, which present…
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Lobby Day continues to pay dividends for GMA and its members

August 1, 2012  |  News

By Andrew Aho Lobby Day efforts are producing positive results for GMA and GMA members. GMA members that participate in the GMA lobby days are establishing invaluable relationships with their congressional delegations. These relationships help support key industry legislative initiatives in transpor…
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Kingston offers geosynthetic language in transportation bill

August 1, 2012  |  News

By Andrew Aho U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R–Ga.) and his staff worked with GMA to craft language for the transportation appropriation bill that highlights the cost-saving and environmental benefits of geosynthetic materials as well as the upcoming Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on i…
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Amazing education at Geosynthetics 2013

August 1, 2012  |  News

The theme for Geosynthetics 2013 is Water & Energy Challenges. The conference will feature four days of technical programming, including short courses, panel discussions, and paper presentations. The current technical session topics include: Case histories Geosynthetics applications in landfills…
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India allocates $1 billion to technical textiles

August 1, 2012  |  News

India’s finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, presented a proposed budget for 2012–13 that invests $1 billion in technical textile growth in the form of a venture capital fund, India Opportunities Venture Fund. It is part of a five-year plan, the National Mission on Technical Textiles, and…
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Geomembrane at Hall Quarry Beach

August 1, 2012  |  News

Swimmers who enjoy the Hall Quarry Beach in suburban Chicago experienced pleasant conditions this summer. After residents expressed concern over the cold temperatures at the Quarry, the Batavia Park District sought ideas to remedy the situation. Construction commenced in fall 2011, including install…
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