Armtec CFO resigns

August 1, 2007  |  News

John Slattery, senior vice president-finance and chief financial officer at Guelph, Ont.-based Armtec, has resigned to pursue a new opportunity, according to a press release from the company. Carrie Boutcher, vice president-finance, was appointed interim CFO. Armtec is a manufacturer and marketer of…
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Getting a (business) grasp on the emerging Chinese marketplace

August 1, 2007  |  News

The economic rise of Chinacan present simultaneous challenges and opportunities: A market as a competitor, a supplier and a customer Q-and-A with consultant James Chan The social/political situation Geosynthetics magazine: Are there international travel restrictions on Chinese citizens by China or b…
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Call 811 before you start digging

August 1, 2007  |  News

Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Building a retaining wall? Wait! Here’s what you need to know first: Whether you are planning to do it yourself or hire a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Projects that require digging often involve risky assumptio…
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Zenker appointed technical director at Fleissner

August 1, 2007  |  News

Dieter Zenker has assumed the position of technical director at Fleissner GmbH. In his new function, Dr. Zenker oversees the engineering and production divisions as well as product development. Fleissner GmbH, manufacturer of a multitude of equipment for specialty fabrics and fabric applications, is…
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GZA opens new office

August 1, 2007  |  News

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm based in Massachusetts, has named Gary R. McAllister, P.E., head of its new office in Portsmouth, N.H. McAllister is a senior project manager for GZA and is a registered professional engineer with more than 17 years of expe…
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Ten reasons why you should be in Cancún next March

June 1, 2007  |  News

By Beth Wistrcill, Manager, Geosynthetics Conferences and Events Editor’s Note: We asked the new Manager for Geosynthetics Conferences and Events, Beth Wistrcill, to offer her take on why you should attend the GeoAmericas2008 Conference and Exhibition in Cancún March 2-5, 2008. The firs…
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New books for the geosynthetics industry

June 1, 2007  |  News

Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering A new book, Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering, includes contributions from a cavalcade of international academics and professional engineers. Part 1 of the book covers the fundamentals of geosynthetics. Chapters include discussion of the design and durability of g…
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ASTM Vol. 04.13 Geosynthetics

June 1, 2007  |  News

Published: May, 2007 Volume 04.13 focuses on the mechanical, endurance, permeability, and filtration properties of geosynthetics. Applications such as roadway stabilization and repair, erosion control, geomembranes, soil drainage, and reinforcement, as well as hydraulic barriers composed primarily o…
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Techtextil-2007 held in Frankfurt

June 1, 2007  |  News

Exhibitors, presenters, and other industry visitors gathered June 12–14 for Techtextil-2007 in Frankfurt, Germany. Techtextil is a featured international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. A global market of technical textiles was showcased.
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Product specification

June 1, 2007  |  News, Q&A: GMA Techline

From the GMA Techline Subject: Product specification We are proposing to stabilize a section of eroded riverbank with riprap. We would like to install a fabric beneath the riprap to hold the existing sandy soils in place. Can you give us a recommendation? The river is tidal and the area is exposed t…
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