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AGRU America expanding Lyon County geomembrane manufacturing plant
November 28th, 2023
Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has approved eight companies that will receive $7,249,200 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 533 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $32.86. That figure is expected to grow to 724 jobs in five years. Additionally, these companies will make capital […]
Plastatech unveils new non-reinforced 40 mil geomembrane
September 12th, 2023
Plastatech is pleased to expand its industrial grade geomembrane options to include a 40 mil thickness. This non-reinforced geomembrane is designed to be durable, even in harsh conditions, while still offering superior lay-flat characteristics. Industrial grade 40 mil is ideal for landfill and other containment applications and can be formulated to withstand UV exposure. “This […]
Biljane Donje Waste Management Center construction includes geomembrane installation
July 19th, 2023
In southeastern Europe, the number of waste management centers continues to grow, increasing the need for efficient, flexible and economic solutions for the treatment of very high-load effluents, also complying with European environmental standards. The new waste management center in Zadar will be built and designed by the Slovenian contractor RIKO. The operator of the Biljane Donje Waste Management Center […]
Layfield Geosynthetics awarded Highlands 2 Reservoir
June 1st, 2023
Layfield Geosynthetics (USA) was recently awarded the supply and installation of a new CSPE liner and floating cover system for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s Highland 2 Reservoir. The project includes demolition of the old liner and cover and fabrication and construction of a new 840,000 ft2 (78,000 m2) 60 mil CSPE liner and […]
Singhal Industries Private Limited rolls out versatile geomembrane for landfill sites
March 27th, 2023
Singhal Industries Private Limited has launched an innovative geomembrane that is developed especially for landfill sites. With this state-of-the-art innovation, customers can now be assured of a more reliable and effective solution for waste disposal needs. This geomembrane offers a range of benefits for garbage disposal needs. It is lightweight, durable, cost-effective, and easy to […]
GCL-GM geocomposite: Which end is up?
April 1st, 2022
Q: In a geosynthetic clay liner-geomembrane (GCL-GM) geocomposite, does it make any difference which side of the geocomposite is up: GM or clay? A: This is a very detailed question that is application specific. The following design details all need to be considered: Is the GCL-GM geocomposite used for a liner or a cover, is […]
Transforming the geosynthetics world
April 1st, 2022
In this special issue of Geosynthetics magazine, we examine the rapidly evolving world of geosynthetics and sustainability with the timely, future-oriented feature by geosynthetics veteran Boyd Ramsey, “Geosynthetics and Sustainability: How Is Our Industry Doing?” Sustainability is a complex issue. In his feature, Ramsey looks at how geosynthetics companies and organizations are rising to the […]
Geosynthetics for Alaska landfill closure
February 23rd, 2022
Solmax provides a combination of geosynthetics for Alaska landfill closure project with multiple geotechnical challenges. Installation of geosynthetics at the Homer Solid Waste Facility landfill in Alaska. Photograph courtesy of Solmax Kenai Peninsula Borough in southern Alaska needed to complete phase two of a landfill-closure project at its Homer (Alaska) Solid Waste Facility. This involved […]
Fusion-welded HDPE geomembrane patch
February 1st, 2022
Q: I need to make sure of what the minimum area is for a fusion-welded HDPE geomembrane patch with a 60-mil (1.5-mm) thickness that should be fusion welded instead of extrusion welded. Also, when does one need to replace a panel that is damaged (i.e., the percent of damage allowed to be repaired)? Thank you […]
EPDM geomembrane for a water application
February 1st, 2022
Q: We are looking at a life-cycle study for the usefulness of an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) geomembrane for a water conservation application. Request to kindly share the information for our study. Regards. A: An EPDM geomembrane is going to lie flat on the subgrade soil without wrinkles (no field-induced stress). Therefore, it will […]