Bob Groh dies in plane crash

November 8, 2013  |  News

President of Wisconsin-based Geo-Synthetics LLC Robert (Bob) Groh, 64, president of a Geo-Synthetics LLC, Waukesha, Wis., was killed in the crash of a single-engine plane near Kirksville, Mo., Tuesday night, Nov. 5. Groh was flying back to Wisconsin from a Colorado business trip with James Quinn, 66…
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Keller acquires Esorfranki Geotechnical

November 7, 2013  |  News

Keller’s footprint now in South African, sub-Saharan construction markets The U.K.-based Keller Group is purchasing Esorfranki Geotechnical, the largest ground engineering business in South Africa, according to a Nov. 5 press release from Keller. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the …
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GSE appoints Charles Sorrentino president/CEO

November 4, 2013  |  News

Geosynthetics manufacturer also names Daniel Storey CFO Houston-based GSE Holding Inc. (GSE) announced in a Nov. 4 press release that Charles A. Sorrentino has been appointed the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Sorrentino has served as a GSE board member and interim preside…
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Huesker expands with new Russian subsidiary

October 31, 2013  |  News

Moscow location to concentrate on Eurasian business fields The Huesker Group is expanding its geosynthetics business opportunities in Eurasia with the opening of a new subsidiary in Moscow, Russia, according to an Oct. 29 Huesker press release. Germany-based Huesker said the Moscow operation—H…
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NAGS director Suits receives ASTM award

October 30, 2013  |  News

His work with geosynthetics testing cited ASTM International announced last week that L. David Suits, executive director of the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), is the recipient of the A.Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award from the Committee D18 on Soil and Rock. This award is pre…
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IFAI announces the 2013 International Achievement Award winners

October 29, 2013  |  News

Two geosynthetics projects are recognized The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced its 2013 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications Oct. 24 at the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and Advanced Textiles Conference & T…
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AASHTO elects Kentucky’s Mike Hancock and Wyoming’s John Cox

October 23, 2013  |  News

Transportation association has worked with GMA’s focus groups The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) board of directors announced in an Oct. 21 press release the election of Mike Hancock as president and John Cox as vice president. The elections took pl…
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Geosynthetics installer AEG recognized as outstanding business partner

October 21, 2013  |  News

Arizona Public Service cited the company’s work at Palo Verde Nuclear Station Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest electricity utility, recently recognized six of its suppliers—including American Environmental Group (AEG)—as “outstanding business partners.” AEG is an Ohio-ba…
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Sediment management symposium Sept. 17-19

October 16, 2013  |  News

4th international conference at RemTech Expo in Ferrara, Italy The 4th International Symposium on Sediment Management (I2SM) will be held in Ferrara, Italy, Sept. 17-19, 2014, during the annual RemTech Expo. The symposium is organized by Ferrara Fiere Congressi, Politecnico di Milano–Departmen…
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IECA to develop online training modules

October 14, 2013  |  News

Walmart education grant launches 2-year project The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced in an Oct. 10 press release that is has received an education grant from Walmart to develop online training content. The two-year project will consist of creating 10-12 modules within IECA&…
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