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Geosynthetics committee examines drainage issues
July 17th, 2014
Proposed ASTM standard for stormwater catch basin filters. ASTM International in a July 17 press release announced a proposed new standard that will offer a means to reduce the impact of contaminated stormwater entering local drains. WK45326, Specification for Stormwater Catch Basin Filter, will aid community developments, sports facilities, fairgrounds, stadiums, and factories in complying […]
Landfills, landfills, landfills …
July 11th, 2014
EPA ups methane capture requirement Next step: A new energy source With the EPA's recent announcement that new landfills will be required to capture two-thirds of their methane and toxic air emissions by 2023 (13% more than current requirements)—see our previous post on this subject—the Obama Administration is taking another step to lower greenhouse gas […]
Tensar acquired by Castle Harlan
July 10th, 2014
Geogrid manufacturer’s second acquisition since 2005. Atlanta-based Tensar Corp. announced in a July 9 press release that it has been acquired by Castle Harlan Inc., a middle-market private equity firm. Tensar is a worldwide manufacturer of geosynthetics, including geotextiles, geogrids, and drainage and erosion control materials. The release said that Castle Harlan, founded in 1987, […]
EPA updates to reduce methane from new landfills
July 3rd, 2014
By Ron Bygness As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan—Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed in a July 1 press release updates to its air standards for new municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. The release continued: “These updates would require certain landfills to capture additional landfill gas, which […]
Gary Kolbasuk receives Award of Merit
July 3rd, 2014
ASTM Geosynthetics Committee honors Raven director ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has honored Gary Kolbasuk, director of innovation and technology at Raven Industries, Sioux Falls, S.D. with the Award of Merit. The Award of Merit and its accompanying title of fellow is ASTM’s highest organizational recognition for individual contributions to standards activities. A member […]
Presto unveils new construction mat
July 2nd, 2014
Strong, lightweight HDPE cited for GeoTerra GTO Appleton, Wis.-based Presto Geosystems in a July 1 press release introduced its new construction mat, GeoTerra GTO. Presto, known in the geosynthetics and erosion control industries for its geocells and porous pavement systems, has also been manufacturing construction mats for more than 10 years, primarily for site access […]
Huesker receives innovation award
July 1st, 2014
’Top 100‘ for German geosynthetics firm Huesker Synthetic was recognized June 27 with a Top 100 award at the German SME Summit in Essen. The award signified “innovative ability, thirst for knowledge, and team spirit,” according to a press release from the Top 100 project. The release continued: “As one of Germany’s most successful ideas […]
UPDATE: IAA deadline is today!
June 30th, 2014
Deadline for 2014 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) is June 30 By Ron Bygness UPDATE (6/30/2014): The deadline for entries in the 2014 International Achievement Awards is today! -- June 30, 2014. The deadline for entries in the 2014 International Achievement Awards, sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), is fast approaching—June 30, 2014. For […]
N.C. Senate bill demands coal ash cleanup
June 26th, 2014
Dan River disaster prompts bipartisan call to action The North Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday, June 24, intended to close every unlined coal ash facility in the state. The preliminary action on this bill passed 45-0. The bill would set a 15-year deadline (2029) for dewatering and closing all unlined coal ash ponds in […]
Flooding, landslides hit the Twin Cities
June 24th, 2014
Geotextile installed at hospital site The Minnesota twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul have experienced a series of landslides in the wake of ongoing flooding in the area last week. Work crews are now monitoring the mudslide that occurred near the University of Minnesota Medical Center on the campus’ west bank of the Mississippi River. Debris […]