New pink welder auctioned to support breast cancer research

November 10, 2010  |  News

Inspired by the courage and dedication of Stefanie Spielman and her fight against breast cancer, Miller Weldmaster embraced the challenge of fundraising for breast cancer research and the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Acco…
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Tensar launches GlasGrid TF system

November 2, 2010  |  Products

Tensar International Corp. has introduced GlasGrid TF (tack film) into the U.S., Canada, and Latin America markets, an Oct. 25 company press release stated. Tensar’s GlasGrid products, in use for more than two decades, are manufactured by Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (SGTF). The introduction…
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Three geo projects honored with International Achievement Awards

November 2, 2010  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced the winners of its 2010 International Achievement Awards for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications. The award ceremony took place at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 29. Three companies were recognized …
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Waste symposium report from Texas

November 1, 2010  |  News

The second Global Waste Symposium took place Oct. 4-6 in San Antonio, Texas, with an announced attendance of about 300. Event topics included methane emissions monitoring, landfill cover performance, solar energy from landfills, and leachate management. Keynote speaker, Prof. Thomas Christensen from…
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Geocomp names Salerno N.Y. branch manager

November 1, 2010  |  News

In his new position, Jack Salerno has overall responsibility for project management, client development, and technical oversight in Geocomp’s New York office, according to an Oct. 24 press release from the company. The release described Salerno’s years of experience in the disciplines of structu…
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Strata, Allan Block in new marketing agreement

October 25, 2010  |  Products

In a move described as “making proper landscape retaining wall construction even easier and more accessible,” Allan Block Co. of Minneapolis and Strata Systems of Atlanta have reached “a cooperative marketing agreement,” according to an Oct. 25 press release. The new plan cal…
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GMA delivers more comments to EPA regarding coal-ash deliberations

October 18, 2010  |  News

September 29, 2010 Mr. Steven Souders Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery United States Environmental Protection Agency 5304P Washington, DC 20460 40 CFR Parts 257, 261, 264 et al. Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Co…
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GRS bridges debut in N.Y.

October 15, 2010  |  News

Geosynthetically reinforced soil bridge abutments—engineering methodologies pioneered under the auspices of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and prominently featured several times in Geosynthetics magazine—have been built for the first time in the Empire State. The St. Lawrence …
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Sediment: It’s in the bag

October 13, 2010  |  Products

Construction activities in watery environments can stir up sediments that release stored pollutants; clog waterways; and are expensive to store, treat, or remove. Blue Boar Contracts from Midlands, England, had a national dredging contract with British Waterways to deepen canals and extract tons of …
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Leister acquires Concord Geotech

October 13, 2010  |  News

Concord Geotechnical (USA) has announced its recent acquisition by Leister Process Technologies (Switzerland). An Oct. 12 press release stated that Concord and Leister have joined forces to bring a combination of manufacturing and innovation to the plastic welding industry. The release, written as &…
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