Presto paver system stabilizes a steep gravel driveway
May 14th, 2021
Living in a hillside home offers breathtaking views and plenty of privacy, but it can also present numerous challenges when it comes to landscaping and accessing the property. For homeowners in Fort Davis, Texas, a winding path provided access to their house, but the steep slope of the driveway was a concern. A solution was […]
“Product Selector” for road reconstruction with TenCate Polyfelt
May 13th, 2021
The digital specification assistant for asphalt pavement interlayers from TenCate Geosynthetics enables product selection for asphalt pavement interlayers. Based on four simple criteria, the best technical solution can be proposed for maintenance work. The selection of the optimal product is an essential key for the success of effective conservation measures using asphalt pavement interlayers. With its digital specification assistant, TenCate Geosynthetics has made this selection possible via a professional tool available on the TenCate website www.tencategeo.eu. The online tool asks the user four simple questions and draws on the answers to define the optimum product system for sustainable […]
Enter now: IFAI’s International Achievement Awards
May 13th, 2021
After a year away, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) return for the 75th anniversary of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The awards are an opportunity for you to showcase your technical skills and talents to the entire industry. The International Achievement Awards is an annual competition that recognizes and promotes awareness […]
Call for candidates: IFAI board positions
May 11th, 2021
The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the following positions: 1st Vice Chair: 2-year term (the individual elected to this position will be the “Chair-elect” and shall automatically become Chair of the Board at the completion of the incoming Chair’s term).2nd […]
Registration is open for IFAI Expo 2021
May 10th, 2021
Registration is open for IFAI Expo 2021. IFAI Expo celebrates the 100th anniversary of the show this November, and you won't want to miss it! After a long hiatus of in-person events, this year’s show is the perfect place to reconnect with your industry. Register now to get the Early Bird rate! Early Bird rates end […]
ABG Geosynthetics joins the BontexGeo Group
May 10th, 2021
U.K.-based ABG Ltd., a market leader in the design, development, manufacture and technical support of high-performance geosynthetic systems for use in a wide range of civil engineering, environmental and sustainable building projects, is announced it is joining the BontexGeo Group. BontexGeo is a European industry leader in the production and sale of geotextiles for civil […]
IGS offers webinar on geomembrane behavior in mining
May 7th, 2021
Learn about the effects of acidic and alkali conditions on geomembrane performance in mining solutions at an upcoming IGS webinar on May 26 at 9 p.m. EDT. The IGS Technical Committee on Barriers (TC-B) is set to host Dr. Fady B. Abdelaal, who will talk about “Long-Term Performance of Different Polymeric Geomembranes in Extreme High […]
Fibertex Nonwovens announces further investments in high-tech plant expansions in Europe
May 5th, 2021
Fibertex Nonwovens, headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, is embarking on a second stage of expansions with an investment of $48,401,148 (DKK 300 million) in the company’s plants in the Czech Republic and Turkey. The investment was prompted by increased global demand for the company’s high-tech and sustainable specialty products. In March 2021, Fibertex Nonwovens, a subsidiary […]
AquaFuse and Owens Corning to produce lake liners
May 4th, 2021
AquaFuse by CMF Global Inc., a world leader in revolutionizing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) irrigation systems that improve golf course performance and water efficiency, announces that the company has entered into an agreement with Owens Corning, a global building and industrial materials leader, to produce liners for ponds and lakes primarily on golf courses. Based in […]
GSI to host webinar on testing of geosynthetics
May 3rd, 2021
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Testing of Geosynthetics,” on May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. There are more than 250 different geosynthetic-specific test methods covered by consensus in ASTM […]