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GMA new and renewing members
April 1st, 2022
To find out more about these companies and other IFAI members, visit the member directory at www.ifai.com/members. L & M Supply Co. Willacoochee, Ga. www.landmsupplyco.comSupplier of geotextiles, silt fence, landscaping and erosion control products Polyweld USA Inc. Houston, Texaswww.polyweldusa.comManufactures geosynthetics and plastic welding tools
GMA spring Lobby Day 2022 registration opens
March 4th, 2022
Participants will visit with representatives and their staffs at GMA spring Lobby Day 2022, May 11–12, 2022, in Washington, D.C. L to R Participants at GMA fall Lobby Day 2021: Keith Misukanis, Berry Global; Fred Chuck, GMA; Rep. Dustin “Dusty” Johnson, R-S.D.; Sachin Mandavkar, Maccaferri Inc.; Adam Maskal, Solmax. Photograph by Gabe Pellathy, Principal, Whitmer […]
GMA Fall 2021 Lobby Day registration opens
September 21st, 2021
GMA Lobby Day attendees at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in May 2019. Photograph courtesy of the Geosynthetic Materials Association As we continue to deal with the implications of the pandemic, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is making every effort to maintain our influence with federal and state governments to position our industry for […]
GMA history, Part 2
June 1st, 2020
During the Geosynthetics CASE STUDIES Conference in March in North Charleston, S.C., a few of the past Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) leaders had an opportunity to address the gathering and recall their personal experiences and achievements when they chaired the GMA executive council. This is the second installment of the history of GMA. Beginning in […]
IFAI announces hiring of Fred Chuck as GMA executive director
April 17th, 2020
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the hiring of Fred Chuck as the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) executive director. He brings more than 38 years of geosynthetics industry experience along with him to IFAI. Fred Chuck Throughout the past two decades, Chuck has served in multiple roles at different companies within the geosynthetics industry as well as time […]
GMA history and happenings
April 1st, 2020
By Andrew Aho Throughout the history of geosynthetics, leaders have emerged who have significantly affected the growth of the industry in North America. During the Geosynthetics CASE STUDIES Conference in March in North Charleston, S.C., a few of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) leaders had an opportunity to address the gathering and recall their personal […]
Fabricated Geomembrane Institute highlights accomplishments and current activities
June 27th, 2018
It has been more than a year since the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) inducted new officers and a new board of directors, which occurred in March 2017 at the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geotechnical Frontiers Conference in Orlando, Fla. Officers and directors currently serving include Patrick Elliott, […]
Register now!: GMA Spring Lobby Day is May 16–17 in Washington, D.C.
March 20th, 2018
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will host Spring Lobby Day May 16–17, 2018, in Washington, D.C. GMA encourages members and interested nonmembers to attend. There is no registration fee for GMA members. Nonmembers pay a fee of $1,000. Lobby Day involves meetings with members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and their […]
Register now! GMA Fall Lobby Day is Oct. 24–25 in Washington, D.C.
October 13th, 2017
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will host Fall Lobby Day Oct. 24–25, 2017, in Washington, D.C. GMA encourages members and interested nonmembers to attend. There is no registration fee for GMA members. Nonmembers pay a fee of $1,000. Registration is open; for questions or to RSVP, please contact Janelle Wells at jawells@ifai.com. GMA continues to […]
Save the date: GMA Fall Lobby Day is Oct. 24–25 in Washington, D.C.
September 5th, 2017
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will host Fall Lobby Day Oct. 24–25, 2017, in Washington, D.C. GMA encourages members and interested nonmembers to attend. There is no registration fee for GMA members. Nonmembers pay a fee of $1,000. Registration is open; for questions or to RSVP, please contact Janelle Wells at jawells@ifai.com. GMA continues to […]