Checkmate introduces Trigrid EX bi-axial geogrid

August 14, 2009  |  Products

Checkmate Geosynthetics Inc. has added Trigrid EX biaxial, a geogrid manufactured by Samyang Corp., to its product line. Checkmate has exclusive distribution rights of Trigrid EX in North America and will also offer design and technical support to customers who purchase the geogrid.
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GSE CEO Samir Badawi dies

August 13, 2009  |  News

Samir Badawi, CEO of Gundle/SLT Environmental Inc., Houston, passed away while traveling in Germany on Aug. 5 at the age of 69. Badawi earned a name for himself in the geosynthetics industry by expanding GSE after he was named CEO in 1998. Richard E. Goodrich has been appointed interim CEO by GSE&#8…
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Study refutes landfill leachate findings

August 12, 2009  |  News

A claim made by EgoGen, Vancouver, Canada, stating that the Bonaparte River and residential wells are contaminated by toxins from the Cache Creek Landfill is being contested by the release of an independent third-party review. The new study indicates there is no evidence of leachate from the landfil…
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Print production specifications

August 10, 2009  |  News

Click on the image on right to enlarge. General information The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) provides these specifications to ensure quality standards in advertisement print reproduction and the integration of digital content into our publications. IFAI publications are printe…
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Cell geocomposite ideal for outdoor landscaping and roofs

August 10, 2009  |  Products

The AquaDrain, a cell geocomposite for subsurface drainage manufactured by Environmental Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Littleborough, England, features water retention cups to promote plant growth. Excess water is removed via the cell’s horizontal drainage capacity, which prevents flooding. The c…
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FGI offers early registration for short course

August 7, 2009  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is offering an early registration for industry professionals for the short course titled ‘Constructing with Fabricated Geomembranes.’ Participants who register by Sept. 25 will receive a discounted rate for the course, to be held Oct. 23. For mo…
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IAGI certified welding technician course, Romanian style

August 1, 2009  |  Features

By Ian Peggs When I knew that Lyn and I were going to EuroGeo4 in Edinburgh (September 2008), we decided to take advantage of the cheap European airfares to spend a few vacation (What a concept!) days in Prague. Having already proctored an IAGI welder certification course for Permathene in New Zeala…
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GMA helps organize pre-Expo green roof workshop in San Diego

August 1, 2009  |  News

By Andrew Aho A pre-show program titled “How to design green roofs and landscapes” will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30–8:30 p.m., at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, in conjunction with the 2009 IFAI Expo at the San Diego Convention Center Sept. 23–25. This worksho…
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30-year anniversary for the first hardcover book on geosynthetics

August 1, 2009  |  News

By Bob Koerner, Geosynthetic Institute/Drexel University In the late 1970s I was in the habit of regularly inviting speakers to make presentations to my geotechnical classes at Drexel University. Two were very memorable: Bill Ragen of Mirafi and Bill Witherow of Carlisle. Their respective topics wer…
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Comments and a question for the GMA Techline doctor

August 1, 2009  |  News

Red or white? I am writing to respond to the April/May issue of Geosynthetics, specifically to the GMA Techline Q & A. The GMA Techline is a valuable element of the magazine, one that I read fervently. I have several comments and a question for Dr. Koerner. The question from Claudia on the compa…
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