Hydraulic fracturing is the focus of new ASTM standards initiative

August 16, 2012  |  News

Next meeting in January 2013 An Aug. 15 press release from the standards development organization, ASTM International, said that one of its subcommittees will address the need for consensus standards in the energy-related field of hydraulic fracturing. Subcommittee D18.26 on Hydraulic Fracturing, wh…
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Cooley secures $25 million in new financing

August 14, 2012  |  News

Five-year financial commitment from Webster will fund Cooley Group’s global expansion Cooley Group and Webster Business Credit Corp. (WBCC), a division of Webster Bank, announced in an Aug. 13 press release that WBCC is providing Cooley with $25 million in new financing. The five-year financin…
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Geosynthetics fellowship furthers KU student’s research to improve pipeline safety

August 10, 2012  |  News

Geosynthetic Institute providing $60,000 this academic year to engineering students A $10,000 fellowship from the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) is helping to fund a University of Kansas School of Engineering graduate student’s research on improving the safety and stability of underground pipeli…
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Thrace-Linq adds engineering support

August 9, 2012  |  News

Two promotions at S.C. geosynthetics company Thrace-Linq announced in an Aug. 7 press release two promotions at its Summerville, S.C. facilities: Deatrick Doctor to the position of process engineer. George Lockwood Tupper IV to technical fabric sales support. Doctor earned his Bachelor of Science de…
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Propex invests in market growth

August 8, 2012  |  News

Chattanooga-based geosynthetics company retains The Highland Group Propex Operating Co. LLC announced in an Aug. 7 press release its latest investment in increasing its level of service to the marketplace. The company has retained the services of The Highland Group, a global consulting firm founded …
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Thrace hosts key customer event during 2012 PGA golf championship

August 7, 2012  |  News

94th tourney is at Kiawah Island course this week Summerville, S.C.-based Thrace-Linq is using the timing and proximity of the annual PGA Championship to host its own hospitality event this week. According to an Aug. 6 press release, the company invited to South Carolina some of its best “play…
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Conwed acquires Tensar Polytechnologies

August 6, 2012  |  News

Focus on geogrid business, says CEO Atlanta-based Tensar Corp. announced in an Aug. 1 press release that is has sold its Tensar Polytechnologies Inc. (TPI) assets and business to Conwed Plastics LLC for an undisclosed amount. TPI manufactures and distributes light-weight oriented net (LWON), which i…
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Hanes Geo Components acquires CSI Geosynthetics

August 2, 2012  |  News

North Carolina-based Hanes adds Pacific Northwest distributor Hanes Geo Components, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced in a July 27 press release that it has acquired CSI Geosynthetics of Vancouver, Wash. Founded by Ben and Rosemary Andrews in 1987, CSI has been a distributor of erosion-control and soil…
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Inquiry on geomembrane curtain

August 1, 2012  |  News

To the editor: A good part of the June/July issue highlighted the geomembrane curtain used at the Whiskeytown Reservoir. After reading the article, I admire the ingenuity of the curtain and its construction to ensure lower temperature water reaching salmon spawning grounds. However, there were impor…
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Additional comment added to GMA Techline answer

August 1, 2012  |  News

Editor’s Note: The following question was addressed in the GMA Techline answers from Bob Koerner (Geosynthetics, June 2012). A further comment has now been added. Question Can you please guide me to suppliers of high-temp, approx. 215 F (100 C) liners? Also, the liner should be able to handle …
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