EPA releases proposal for huge Pebble mining project

July 21, 2014  |  News

To protect Bristol Bay and Alaska fisheries. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a July 18 press release said that it is issuing a proposal to protect one of the world’s most valuable salmon fisheries-Bristol Bay, Alaska-from the risks posed by the large-scale mining at the Pebb…
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Tensar acquired by Castle Harlan

July 10, 2014  |  News

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 d…
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Gary Kolbasuk receives Award of Merit

July 3, 2014  |  News

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’…
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Huesker receives innovation award

July 1, 2014  |  News

’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…
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UPDATE: IAA deadline is today!

June 30, 2014  |  News

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 Indus…
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N.C. Senate bill demands coal ash cleanup

June 26, 2014  |  News

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 …
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Flooding, landslides hit the Twin Cities

June 24, 2014  |  News

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 campu…
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Next up: Transportation

June 17, 2014  |  News

Focus on Highway Trust Fund and MAP-21 funding With the newly enacted water bill (WRRDA) now in the rear-view mirror, some familiar players and some newcomers are focusing their attention on U.S. transportation legislation. Congressional WRRDA supporters, including Rep. Bill Shuster and Sen. David V…
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GSE moves forward with Chapter 11 reorganization

June 13, 2014  |  News

Geosynthetics manufacturer’s disclosure statement approved Houston-based GSE Environmental Inc. announced in a June 12 press release that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the company’s Disclosure Statement filed in connection with a proposed Joint Plan…
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In memoriam: Geosynthetics pioneer, Gianmario Beretta

June 12, 2014  |  News

Tenax founder had ‘boundless passion and enthusiasm’ Gianmario Beretta, founder of the Tenax Group, was killed May 28 in an aviation glider accident in Northern Italy. He had been at the helm of Tenax for several decades. A pioneer in plastics production, Beretta developed innovative geo…
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