TenCate describes large geotextile tube order for Malaysia project

December 2, 2009  |  Products

TenCate Geosynthetics Asia secured an order at Huntsman Tioxide in Teluk Kalong (Malaysia) for the supply of 105 TenCate Geotube systems, according to a press release from the company. These systems are intended for use in Malaysia as an environmentally friendly solution for the dewatering and stora…
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Congressional reps’ letter to EPA director underscores GMA’s coal-ash position

November 24, 2009  |  News

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), working in conjunction with U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler’s office, developed a letter that was signed by three congressmen urging a mandate for liners for coal-ash containment. The letter was sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Nov. 20. The letter, si…
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Update: British surf reef opens after a year delay

November 6, 2009  |  News

Geotextile bags help create Europe’s first artificial surf reef. A £3M ($5M U.S.) artificial reef project expected to open a year ago was finally unveiled Nov. 2.near the seaside coastal village of Boscombe in southern England. Construction had been delayed for months by bad weather. The…
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NAUE: Fight is not over in anti-dumping case

November 6, 2009  |  News

In a press release dated Oct. 27, 2009, NAUE GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of geosynthetic materials, including geosynthetic clay liners, said it is appealing a recent decision by Australian Customs that imposed anti-dumping measures on NAUE products. Based in EspelkampÐFiestal, Germany,…
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Ralph Bruno joins Propex as executive vice president

October 15, 2009  |  News

Propex Operating Co. LLC has named Ralph Bruno executive vice president of its new Performance Technology business unit. The restructuring of the business unit with a direct line to the CEO lays the foundation for future growth and increased service to customers, the company said in a press release.…
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Former Tenax division is now Syntec

October 13, 2009  |  News

“Geosynthetics Evolved” is the credo of the newest manufacturer to enter the geosynthetics industry. Syntec, based in Baltimore, is a newly formed company with many familiar faces. In a recent transaction, Syntec acquired the environmental division of Tenax Corp., a well-known name in po…
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Forecast: More wind turbines coming

October 8, 2009  |  News

According to a recent report, the market for wind turbines will continue to grow through 2015, driven by new generation additions as well as replacement of smaller, older turbines with larger, more-efficient turbines. Pike Research, a clean tech market intelligence firm, forecasts that the turbine m…
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Show us your favorite geosynthetics photo

October 7, 2009  |  Case Studies

By Archie Filshill This one has been a favorite of mine for some time. We were asked to complete a leak-location survey to identify the source(s) of a leak in a PVC liner for a decorative pond. The general contractor was responsible for exposing the liner around the perimeter. About five minutes int…
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Floating interface testing for direct shear

October 7, 2009  |  Features

From the GMA Techline Subject: Floating interface testing for direct shear Can you give us some guidance on the appropriateness of conducting geosynthetic direct shear testing using “floating” or multiple interfaces? It is our understanding that this method is typically used when the cri…
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GSI/GRI-GG5 and ASTM D6706

October 7, 2009  |  News, Q&A: GMA Techline

GMA techline answers from Bob Koerner Subject: GG5 I referenced GSI/GRI–GG5 on a segmented retaining wall system spec and need to know if this is correct. Supposedly on your website this standard was crossed out and noted to refer to ASTM D6706. Should I replace GG5 with the ASTM standard? Ple…
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