Global Synthetics becomes ISC-certified member

April 14, 2023  |  News

Global Synthetics is a leading supplier of geosynthetics and environmental products, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for various infrastructure projects. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the company is proud to announce certification as a member of the Infrastructure Susta…
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COMANCO makes progress on liner and earthwork for Arcadia, Fla. landfill

April 13, 2023  |  News

COMANCO’s superintendents Jeremy Giles and Gerardo Ruiz are making progress on the liner and earthwork for a landfill cell in Arcadia, Fla. The team is currently in the final phase of the north subgrade, using geosynthetic clay liner. They have also begun excavation for the anchor trench and are i…
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Seequent unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced stability analysis tool to help engineers design safer slopes 

April 12, 2023  |  News

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced the release of SLOPE3D, an advanced slope stability analysis tool that empowers geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to design safer slopes. Building on the capabilities of GeoStudio’s 2D SLOPE/W product, SLOPE3D is an intuitive …
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Titan’s footprint in moderating environmental challenges in mining: An interview with president Juice Lambert

April 11, 2023  |  News

What is the suite of products Titan Environmental Containment has tailored for the mining industry? Juice Lambert, president of Titan Environmental Containment: Titan is a solutions provider and installer of geosynthetic products, which are mainly resin-based materials used in civil infrastructure c…
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FGI elects new board of directors

April 10, 2023  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) has elected seven individuals to its board of directors for the 2023-2025 term. The new board of directors consists of president – Patrick Elliott (Viaflex/Colorado Lining International); treasurer – Ray Peebles (Cooley Group); secretary – Brian Frase…
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Concrete Canvas and TechFab India enter partnership for Indian market

April 7, 2023  |  News

Concrete Canvas Ltd. (CC) and TechFab India have signed an exclusive partnership contract for the sales, marketing and distribution rights of CC’s patented product range of geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCMs) across all market sectors of India. The agreement brings together two compa…
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AASHTO announces appointments

April 6, 2023  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has appointed Jennifer Toth – director of the Arizona Department of Transportation – to a two-year term as chair of its Committee on Planning. AASHTO’s Committee on Planning addresses all aspects of the transporta…
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Storing geomembranes on a job site

April 5, 2023  |  News

Geomembranes are very versatile materials made to withstand extreme temperatures, punctures, stress resistance, and exposure to various elements. In spite of this, it is nevertheless essential to store the materials properly on-site before installation to protect them from damage and …
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Geogreen Solutions becomes ABG Installs

April 4, 2023  |  News

ABG’s specialist geosynthetic installations business is now trading under the new name of ABG Installs. The installations company was originally established as Geogreen Solutions back in 2015, but to better reflect its position within the ABG group of companies, the new trading name will be used g…
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2023 IECA annual conference recognizes global leaders

April 3, 2023  |  News

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced global winners for its environmental excellence awards during the 2023 IECA Annual Conference and Expo in Kansas City, Mo. this past February. The IECA awards of excellence program acknowledges outstanding achievements in the erosion and…
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