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Geosynthetics in mining infrastructure
October 13th, 2026
Photo courtesy of George Koerner. The demand for minerals that are being extracted continues to grow and mines need to work efficiently and safely while minimizing the impact on the environment. Mine operations typically involve large excavations and embankments, access roads, processing and extraction of materials, disposal of waste, and many others while operating large […]
Call for speakers for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit
October 12th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has issued a call for speakers for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit, taking place April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. ATA is seeking speakers to present fresh perspectives and ideas on topics such as personal and professional development, career and business growth, and technology and manufacturing. Proposal submissions Speakers must […]
Layfield, Concept Tanks announce new water storage project
October 12th, 2026
Layfield, in partnership with Concept Tanks, has announced the first-ever Concept Tank™ water storage project in Canada. The project is among the first high-volume engineered tank systems approved under British Columbia’s updated regulatory framework for produced water storage. Photo courtesy of Layfield. It is expected to help shape the future of above-ground water management in […]
Larry Flynn new director of Montana DOT
October 9th, 2026
Larry Flynn; photo courtesy of Montana DOT. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has named Larry Flynn as the new director of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Flynn replaces outgoing MDT Director Chris Dorrington. “Larry Flynn is the right leader to continue the positive progress we’ve seen at MDT under Director Dorrington’s leadership,” Gianforte said. “His […]
Geocells for embankment stabilization
October 8th, 2026
Soft or compressible subgrade is one of the most common — and most expensive — problems in embankment construction, whether the embankment carries a rail line, a roadway or a levee. The traditional toolbox is well known: surcharge preloading with wick drains, deep soil mixing, stone columns or pile-supported embankments. Each works, and each comes […]
Maccaferri announces two acquisitions
October 7th, 2026
Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. has acquired Iterchimica S.p.A. and Surface Tech LLC, creating a new High-Performance Materials vertical within the group. Completion of the Iterchimica S.p.A. transaction is subject to customary regulatory and anti-trust approvals. Iterchimica, a developer of asphalt additives, improves the sustainability of asphalt by increasing its durability by more than 75%, according to […]
Registration open for Geosynthetics Conference 2027
October 6th, 2026
Registration is now open for Geosynthetics Conference 2027, February 21-24, 2027, in Reno, Nev. Be part of the industry’s leading technical conference for geosynthetics and gain the knowledge, connections and insights to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. From expert-led education and professional development opportunities to the latest innovations on the show floor, Geosynthetics […]
FHWA launches new webinar series
October 5th, 2026
The Federal Highway Administration has started a new monthly webinar series featuring research conducted at FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. These free webinars will highlight new findings, provide updates on current projects and solicit feedback from stakeholders. Recordings of the webinars and professional development hour certificates will be made available. The October webinar offers a […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills
October 2nd, 2026
Registration is open for the ETLFs - Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and sponsored by Viaflex, it is free for ATA members and nonmembers. The presentation will cover the history and key distinctions between ETLFs and landfill fires, conditions that lead to ETLFs and the […]
Make a difference at GMA Fall Lobby Days
October 2nd, 2026
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association It's time to register for the Geosynthetics Materials Association's Fall Lobby Days, Dec. 8-9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. GMA members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome – contact Fred […]