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Bringing new and existing geosynthetic products to market

May 8th, 2025

FIGURE 1 Vertical sided walls of the Thessius wall sealing system increase volumetric capacity for landfills, dams and other uses. Photo courtesy of Thessius. There are many challenges involved in bringing a new product to market. Here are the stories behind some companies that are inventing new products or introducing existing products to new markets. […]

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Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics (WINFAB) invests in new erosion control production facility

July 20th, 2022

In response to growing market demand, Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics, Inc. (WINFAB), a U.S.-based leader in the manufacturing of geosynthetic and erosion control products, is constructing a new manufacturing facility focused on erosion control solutions. Construction is currently underway and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) capability will be completed by January 2023. Building construction in progress July 2022. […]

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Core & Main acquiring Earthsavers Erosion Control

June 20th, 2022

Photo courtesy of Core & Main. Core & Main, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of northern California-based Earthsavers Erosion Control, LLC, a full-service provider of geosynthetics products. “Earthsavers Erosion Control has a strong presence in their market and a loyal customer base that asks for their […]

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GMA focus groups

April 1st, 2018

GMA provides technical guidance to outside agencies and groups seeking more information about best practices for the use of geosynthetic products. Our geotextile, geogrid, environmental and erosion control focus groups review specifications and provide industry guidance. In 2017 GMA reviewed specifications for nine states and worked closely with the American Association of State Highway and […]

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