U.S. DOT launches expansion of infrastructure finance fund

July 31, 2012  |  News

Financing could leverage up to $50 billion in transportation investment Transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of up to $17 billion in loans for infrastructure projects across the country as a result of the recently enacted surface transportation bill, according to a July 27 …
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David Gaddy receives GMA scholarship

July 30, 2012  |  News

Industrial Fabrics Foundation announces first recipient of annual award funded by the Geosynthetic Materials Association The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) has announced the recipient of the 2012 Geosynthetic Materials Association Member Scholarship, awarded annually to an outstanding student w…
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New study: Geosynthetics industry poised to grow as Gulf Coast restoration ramps up

July 27, 2012  |  News

New study: Geosynthetics industry poised to grow as Gulf Coast restoration ramps up Restore Act will increase environmental remediation, spur economic growth, according to a Duke University report What are geosynthetics and why are they central to the creation of jobs and expansion of coastal restor…
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EPA hands out green infrastructure grants

July 23, 2012  |  News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a July 20 press release that it is providing $950,000 to assist 17 communities in expansions of their green infrastructure use to improve water quality. The release explained that green infrastructure “uses vegetation and soil to mana…
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IFF fall fundraisers

July 16, 2012  |  News

F1 go-kart racing and big auction at IFAI Expo Join in the fun of F1 go-kart racing and a blockbuster auction as the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) raises money for its 2013 scholarship program and projects. Fall fundraising events will be held in conjunction with IFAI Expo 2012 in Boston. Not …
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Sinclair acquires PWT

June 29, 2012  |  News

Expanded service, equipment for geosynthetics and industrial fabrics markets Diamond Springs, Calif.-based Sinclair Equipment Co., manufacturer of heat-sealing machinery for the industrial fabrics industry, announced in a press release its acquisition of PWT International. PWT has been a leading equ…
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Geosynthetic Institute issues new white paper on MSE landfill berms

June 28, 2012  |  News

Paper #23 is now available Paper #23 is titled “U.S. state environmental agency status with respect to reviewing and permitting mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) landfill berms” Many state departments across the country are being asked to approve permits for the construction of large m…
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Sustainable geosynthetics for climate change symposium held last week in Bangkok

June 27, 2012  |  News

Prof. Bergado also honored at international event The International Symposium on Sustainable Geosynthetics and Green Technology for Climate Change (SGCC) was held at the Centara Grand Hotel Ladprao in Bangkok, Thailand June 20–21. This event also served as an honorary retirement symposium for …
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U.S. DOT announces funding for 47 TIGER projects

June 26, 2012  |  News

Overwhelming demand for 2012 TIGER dollars continues U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced last week that 47 transportation projects in 34 states will receive a total of almost $500 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Ec…
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Thrace-LINQ hires new director of sales and marketing

June 25, 2012  |  News

Dennis St. Louis named to senior manager role Thrace-LINQ, a global supplier of woven and nonwoven polypropylene-based fabrics, announced in a June 25 press release the addition of Dennis St. Louis as the company’s new director of sales and marketing. St. Louis previously served as director of…
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