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Kord Wissman named DFI’s Distinguished Service Award winner

September 10th, 2025

Kord Wissmann, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, founder of Intechnics, is the recipient of the Deep Foundations Institute's highest award bestowed to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award is being presented at the DFI 50th Annual […]

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Trends in geogrids: Crisis and opportunity

September 9th, 2025

As extreme weather becomes increasingly common, the demand for geogrid applications to prevent or address environmental damage is rising. Climate change is also sparking infrastructure and construction projects, making these products even more essential. Manufactured from high tenacity, multifilament polyester yarns aligned and coextruded with LLDPE to form polymeric strips, Maccaferri’s ParaDrain is designed to […]

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Conflict with BIS Indian Standard IS16352 for Geosynthetics

August 12th, 2025

Q: We are a manufacturer of HDPE and have run into a conflict with the BIS Indian Standard IS16352 for Geosynthetics — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for Lining — that requires a geomembrane made with HDPE resin density greater than 0.94 g/cm3. Can you help? A: Most HDPE geomembranes are manufactured from polyethylene resin granules […]

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How erosion control products aid in natural disaster recovery

July 7th, 2025

When natural disasters strike, erosion and sediment control practices play a critical role in protecting the environment and supporting recovery efforts. Wildfires, which are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, can significantly destabilize soil. Post-fire erosion rates can increase up to 60 times compared to pre-fire levels, depending on rainfall intensity and fire severity. This accelerated […]

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