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Geosynthetic Institute offers student fellowships
December 10th, 2013
GSI currently seeking request-for-proposals The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has announced a worldwide call for request-for- proposals (RFPs) focusing on innovative geosynthetics research and development projects. The Dec. 9 announcement said that there are multiple awards, each for $10,000 for the first year, and they are renewable for a second and third year up to a […]
IECA’s early-bird pricing ends Dec. 13
December 6th, 2013
Environmental Connection-’14 Feb. 25-28 in Nashville The International Erosion Control Association’s early-bird pricing for its Environmental Connection 2014 conference and expo ends Friday, Dec. 13. View EC-’14 pricing information here. Also, until Feb. 5 IECA has a special room rate of $159 plus tax per night at the host hotel, the Gaylord Opryland Resort. This […]
New installation guidelines from FGI/IAGI
December 5th, 2013
For factory-fabricated lightweight geomembranes The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) and the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) have collaborated to produce Guidelines for Installation of: Factory Fabricated Lightweight <0.64mm (25 mil) Thickness. The guidelines are arranged in four parts: 1. General: Guideline scope, references, submittals 2. Products: Geomembrane materials, quality control, geomembrane arrival at project […]
Hanes acquires A&R Geosynthetics
November 26th, 2013
Goal is to grow the Canadian geotextile, erosion control markets Winston–Salem, N.C.–based Hanes Geo Components announced in a Nov. 26 press release that it has reached an agreement to acquire a Canadian company, A&R Geosynthetics Inc. Located in Dundas, Ontario, A&R Geosynthetics was founded by Wes Anderson and Fraser Robinson in 2009. The press release […]
PGI completes acquisition of Fiberweb
November 25th, 2013
Integration creates world’s largest nonwovens company Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) announced in a Nov. 15 press release that it has completed its acquisition of Fiberweb Inc., the Nashville–based manufacturer of specialty nonwoven products and materials. As a result of the acquisition, PGI is now the world’s largest manufacturer of nonwovens, according to the release. The […]
SHRP2 implementation assistance
November 22nd, 2013
Geotech tools are among the products in Round 3 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) have announced that they will begin accepting applications on Jan. 17, 2014, for the third round of the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) Implementation Assistance Program. Applications are accepted until […]
Tensar announces regional partnership with G&O
November 19th, 2013
To increase geogrid availability and service in Mississippi In a Nov. 18 press release, Atlanta-based Tensar International announced an expanded partnership with G & O Supply Co. Inc. that will increase Tensar’s product accessibility and support service in Mississippi. The new partnership will allow for increased TriAx geogrid availability to local customers, especially along the […]
New product: High-temperature geomembranes from GSE
November 18th, 2013
Retains its mechanical and physical properties Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60 C (140 F) can have a negative effect on standard polyethylene geomembranes. When the temperature exceeds 60 C, the liner's mechanical properties more rapidly break down, causing acceleration in stress cracking and oxidation. This can lead to potential failure. In a new product […]
IECA Region One announces 2014 board of directors
November 15th, 2013
Geosynthetics industry veteran, Araujo, begins first term The Denver-based IECA (International Erosion Control Association) announced in a Nov. 13 press release its Region One board members. IECA’s Region One includes of North America, South America, and Europe. The Region One membership voted to re-elect Beth Chesson and Julie Etra to the 2014 board of directors, […]
Huesker realigns its management structure
November 14th, 2013
Lothspeich now president of composites subsidiary The Huesker Group announced in a Nov. 12 press release that it has revamped its senior management, which will now “set new priorities and work to improve customer orientation, reaction times, and the company’s product and service portfolio.” In the North American market, Sven Schröer has been appointed the […]