In memoriam: Gianmario Beretta

August 1, 2014  |  News

By Piergiorgio Recalcati and Ron Bygness Gianmario Beretta, founder of the Tenax Group, died 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 geosynthetic materials for use in…
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Tensar strengthens sales presence in N.D.

July 30, 2014  |  News

Whaley to focus on geogrid sales at Bakken shale play. Atlanta-based Tensar International, announced is a July 28 press release the relocation of Scott Whaley, regional sales manager, from Alpharetta, Ga., to Mandan, N.D. The strategic move will strengthen Tensar’s footprint in the area surrou…
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GSE’s reorganization is confirmed

July 29, 2014  |  News

‘Pre-arranged’ plan paves emergence from bankruptcy. GSE Environmental, a Houston-based global manufacturer and marketer of geosynthetic lining products, announced in a July 28 press release that it has received confirmation of its Plan of Reorganization from the Bankruptcy Court for the…
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Geosynthetics in mining conference Sept. 8–11

July 28, 2014  |  News

Early registration offer ends this week. Billed as the first international conference to focus on geosynthetics in mining, this event offers opportunities for geosynthetics manufacturers, suppliers, installers, and designers to network with others who are using ever-increasing quantities of geosynth…
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New report issued on Oso landslide

July 23, 2014  |  News

Washington disaster subject of keynote at Geo15 conference. Editor’s note: The 2014 Oso landslide is the subject of a shared plenary session at the Geosynthetics 2015/Environmental Connection 2015 conference Feb. 15-18 in Portland, Ore. A new report released July 22 analyzes the March 22, 2014…
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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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