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Titan acquires Hewitt Geosynthetics in Ontario
September 13th, 2023
Titan Environmental Containment (Titan) announces that a deal has been reached with John Hewitt, founder of Hewitt Geosynthetics, to acquire the company’s business operations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). As part of the deal, Titan is absorbing Hewitt’s existing customer base and John Hewitt has joined the team at Titan to help facilitate the […]
Geofabrics enhances manufacturing capabilities with support from Ridat
August 25th, 2023
UK-based thermoforming equipment manufacturer Ridat has supplied Geofabrics with a Model 8040AVF Vacuum Forming Machine with Duplex Heater, after being tasked with supporting the company in increasing its production capacity. The 8040AVF has been designed for consistent production of all commonly used thermoformable material of up to 12mm thickness. It provides an automatic vacuum forming […]
Webinar – GeoTextiles, GeoFoam and Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil –Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) – Aug. 24th
August 14th, 2023
The August Innovation Exchange webinar - GeoTextiles, GeoFoam and Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil –Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS) – will take place Thursday, August 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET. It is presented by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Local Aid Support and no registration is required. To join the webinar visit Join ZoomGov Meeting - Meeting ID: 161 […]
WINFAB announces additional expansion of erosion control blanket production
June 13th, 2023
Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics (WINFAB), one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of geotextile and erosion control products, announces additional expansion of erosion control blanket production capacity, continuing on a path to grow production capabilities of WINFAB-branded products made in the United States. WINFAB headquarters in Nashville, Ga. “I am pleased to announce the latest expansion of […]
Pathway to truly sustainable geotextiles
June 6th, 2023
For several geotextile applications, longevity and durability are important factors in order to fulfill their function in soil reinforcement and protection. However, geotextiles with a much shorter life-span, which are designed to degrade after a certain time period, are in demand. Biodegradable geotextiles are perfect for applications where once they have completed their task they […]
Flexible geomembrane chosen to resist harsh Australian conditions
June 2nd, 2023
Concept Environmental Services recently delivered a 10ml Concept Tank in Pilbara, Western Australia. Concept utilized its unique modular tank construction technology to deliver The Concept Tank in only 22 days. Operational within a month of arrival onsite, they delivered 10 million liters of potable water supply to the mine camp and mine operating activities. With […]
Geosynthetics in Low Impact Development
May 15th, 2023
Traditional stormwater systems throughout the country are aging. Meanwhile, municipalities are struggling to find cost-effective means of managing wet weather events. Traditional stormwater systems collect rain and/or snowmelt and carry it via piping networks to a nearby waterway, or wastewater treatment plant. In cases where stormwater is delivered directly to waterways, pollutants can be carried […]
Wrekin introduces new geogrid
May 8th, 2023
Wrekin Products’ new SX Composite 3030 consists of nonwoven geotextile thermally bonded to its existing SX geogrid. Developed with contractor feedback in mind, it combines the functions of reinforcement, separation and filtration into one product, rather than having to use two separate solutions. The solution will help save time when acquiring materials and achieve quicker […]
Global Synthetics becomes ISC-certified member
April 14th, 2023
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 Sustainability Council (ISC). Infrastructure is the backbone of society, providing the basic physical and organizational […]
GCL and geosynthetic membrane installation for mining site
April 1st, 2023
Nestled in the Midas Trench lineament on the northwest side of the Humboldt Range, numerous mines take full advantage of their proximity to the basin and ridge frontal faults that serve as conduits for gold-bearing hydrothermal fluids. In 2020, CETCO was contacted by a mine in this region to assist with its heap leach pad […]