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India’s first set of standards for technical geotextiles revealed
April 21st, 2023
The Ministry of Textiles, an Indian government national agency, has announced the phase one launch of two Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for 31 goods, made up of 19 geotextiles and 12 protective textiles. Joint secretary Rajeev Saxena, stated at a news conference on April 11 that “these QCOs signal the first technical regulation from India […]
Tensar receives environmental product declarations for geogrid products
April 20th, 2023
Tensar, a division of CMC and the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has secured Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for several of its high-performing products – a first for geogrid products manufactured in North America. The news represents another step by Tensar to accelerate the development of more sustainable, longer-lasting roads and […]
WSP acquiring Calibre Professional Services One
April 19th, 2023
WSP has entered into an agreement to acquire Calibre Professional Services One Pty Ltd, strengthening its position as a leading firm providing sustainability services across the full mining asset life cycle. Calibre Professional Services One is the resources, rail, renewables and rehabilitation business of Calibre Group. The deal also includes its subsidiary, Xstract Mining Consultants Pty […]
Tiltex Australia completes 10B rail embankment reconditioning project
April 18th, 2023
Tiltex Australia recently completed a 10B rail embankment reconditioning project in Werris Creek, Australia. Tiltex 10B geosynthetic cementious composite mat (GCCM) was specified as the ground surface erosion control over the embankments and drains for ARTC’s Werris Creek reconditioning project. Safety, time management and a durable, low maintenance product were all critical elements of this project’s success. 4,900m2 of […]
Naue obtains closing technology patent for geotextile sand containers
April 17th, 2023
Compared to conventional building materials, geotextile sand containers have numerous advantages the construction industry has realized as more companies are opting for the modern variant – for example, for erosion protection along coasts and waterways. The challenge to date has been that containers are closed with metal clamps or sewing machines- especially on the construction […]
Global Synthetics becomes ISC-certified member
April 14th, 2023
Global Synthetics is a leading supplier of geosynthetics and environmental products, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for various infrastructure projects. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the company is proud to announce certification as a member of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC). Infrastructure is the backbone of society, providing the basic physical and organizational […]
COMANCO makes progress on liner and earthwork for Arcadia, Fla. landfill
April 13th, 2023
COMANCO’s superintendents Jeremy Giles and Gerardo Ruiz are making progress on the liner and earthwork for a landfill cell in Arcadia, Fla. The team is currently in the final phase of the north subgrade, using geosynthetic clay liner. They have also begun excavation for the anchor trench and are installing a 60mil liner on the […]
Seequent unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced stability analysis tool to help engineers design safer slopes
April 12th, 2023
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced the release of SLOPE3D, an advanced slope stability analysis tool that empowers geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to design safer slopes. Building on the capabilities of GeoStudio’s 2D SLOPE/W product, SLOPE3D is an intuitive limit equilibrium solution for analyzing rock and soil slopes in mining and civil projects […]
Titan’s footprint in moderating environmental challenges in mining: An interview with president Juice Lambert
April 11th, 2023
What is the suite of products Titan Environmental Containment has tailored for the mining industry? Juice Lambert, president of Titan Environmental Containment: Titan is a solutions provider and installer of geosynthetic products, which are mainly resin-based materials used in civil infrastructure construction projects. These include geogrids used in base reinforcement for heavy-haul road building and […]
FGI elects new board of directors
April 10th, 2023
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) has elected seven individuals to its board of directors for the 2023-2025 term. The new board of directors consists of president – Patrick Elliott (Viaflex/Colorado Lining International); treasurer – Ray Peebles (Cooley Group); secretary – Brian Fraser (Layfield Geosynthetics); and board members Todd Harman (Hallaton); Doug Hilts (Hilts Consulting Group); […]