GSI sends coal ash comments, data to EPA

November 18, 2010  |  News

Editor’s note: Following is a letter from Geosynthetic Institute Director Robert Koerner to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The content includes comments and data in support of alternative liner systems for disposal of coal combustion residuals (“coal ash”). The letter wa…
Tensar Corp. and Tensar Intl. consolidate locations

November 17, 2010  |  News

Tensar Corporation and its principal business unit Tensar International (TI) will consolidate their headquarters locations, effective Nov. 22, according to a company press release issued Nov. 17. The move, which takes the companies to a new office complex in Alpharetta, Ga., north of Atlanta, ends m…
GMA advisors provide election recap

November 15, 2010  |  News

FROM: Kemp Partners / Whitmer & Worrall (KPWW) SUBJECT: 2010 Election Briefing DATE: 11/10/10 2010 Election Briefing This document is intended to provide a snapshot of the Congressional elections that took place Nov. 2, 2010. It also provides insight into changes that will be taking place in rel…
New pink welder auctioned to support breast cancer research

November 10, 2010  |  News

Inspired by the courage and dedication of Stefanie Spielman and her fight against breast cancer, Miller Weldmaster embraced the challenge of fundraising for breast cancer research and the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Acco…
Three geo projects honored with International Achievement Awards

November 2, 2010  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced the winners of its 2010 International Achievement Awards for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications. The award ceremony took place at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 29. Three companies were recognized …
Geocomp names Salerno N.Y. branch manager

November 1, 2010  |  News

In his new position, Jack Salerno has overall responsibility for project management, client development, and technical oversight in Geocomp’s New York office, according to an Oct. 24 press release from the company. The release described Salerno’s years of experience in the disciplines of structu…
Waste symposium report from Texas

November 1, 2010  |  News

The second Global Waste Symposium took place Oct. 4-6 in San Antonio, Texas, with an announced attendance of about 300. Event topics included methane emissions monitoring, landfill cover performance, solar energy from landfills, and leachate management. Keynote speaker, Prof. Thomas Christensen from…
GMA delivers more comments to EPA regarding coal-ash deliberations

October 18, 2010  |  News

September 29, 2010 Mr. Steven Souders Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery United States Environmental Protection Agency 5304P Washington, DC 20460 40 CFR Parts 257, 261, 264 et al. Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Co…
GRS bridges debut in N.Y.

October 15, 2010  |  News

Geosynthetically reinforced soil bridge abutments—engineering methodologies pioneered under the auspices of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and prominently featured several times in Geosynthetics magazine—have been built for the first time in the Empire State. The St. Lawrence …
Leister acquires Concord Geotech

October 13, 2010  |  News

Concord Geotechnical (USA) has announced its recent acquisition by Leister Process Technologies (Switzerland). An Oct. 12 press release stated that Concord and Leister have joined forces to bring a combination of manufacturing and innovation to the plastic welding industry. The release, written as &…