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Pavement design life vs. water: Geosynthetic solutions
February 5th, 2026
Water is generally recognized as the cause of most geotechnical failures or poor performance. This is because water affects both sides of the stability equation. It increases the loading and reduces effective strength. Highway 148, outside of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo courtesy of Solmax. In addition, flowing water adds seepage forces as well […]
Lifting the veil on the geomembrane market
October 1st, 2025
Replacement of a caustic bladder at the Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia. Photo courtesy of ATARFIL. In 2024, the geomembrane market size was estimated at almost $2,477.9 million, with the market expected to nearly double by 2034 to around $4,124.6 million. There has been an ongoing worldwide push in the industry for more environmentally […]
Resolving geomembrane specification conflicts
June 12th, 2025
Q: We are having arguments about whether the thickness of our geomembrane meets the specification. Do you have any suggestions which can ease the process? A: GSI offers a conflict resolution service under the GAI-LAP program. The challenge is to identify and resolve disagreements related to a particular geosynthetic test method backed up with data and […]
RENOLIT building new geomembrane plant in India
May 2nd, 2025
Plastics processor RENOLIT is expanding in India and building a new plant in Pune, India, the company announced this week. The family-owned company plans to produce geomembranes for civil engineering projects in the Asia-Pacific market beginning in April 2026. Groundbreaking ceremony for the new site. Photo courtesy of Renolit. “India is now the most populous country on […]
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 […]