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Trends in geosynthetics
April 1st, 2025
FIGURE 1 This overhead view of Tensar’s InterAx geogrid shows it being placed and then covered with sub-ballast. The geogrid was installed at a new industrial logistics center in Texas. The project required the construction of approximately eight miles of new rail in order to service the manufacturing facilities being built on the developing land. […]
Robust geomembrane lining for ITY gold mine tailings storage facility
January 21st, 2025
Located in Côte d'Ivoire on the south coast of West Africa, Endeavour Mining Corporation’s ITY gold mine has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold during its 20-plus years of operation. Initially a heap leach operation, recent near-mine exploration success has increased the resource base and enabled the construction of a carbon-in-leach (CIL) processing […]
Advancements in sand island reclamation with GEOTUBE Marine technology
December 9th, 2024
The Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2B (STP2B) project represents a major advancement in coastal reclamation technology and engineering. The primary objective, as defined by the client's needs, was the construction of an effective perimeter dyke around STP2B to significantly mitigate the occurrence of sediment plumes and prevent the loss of infilling sand material. This was […]
Solmax announces strategic consolidation of European nonwoven production facilities
December 4th, 2024
Solmax, a leading global manufacturer of geosynthetics, has unveiled plans to consolidate and enhance its EMEA nonwoven geotextile manufacturing operations by centralizing them into a single, state-of-the-art facility. This strategic move is designed to boost efficiency, improve quality control, and enable a more agile response to market demands, positioning the company for sustained success. As […]
Solmax appoints Bob Gilligan as president and CEO, heralding an era of growth
November 14th, 2024
Solmax, the world’s largest geosynthetics producing company, is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Gilligan as president and chief executive officer. Bob Gilligan. Photo courtesy of Solmax. Following an extensive, global search, Bob Gilligan emerges as the leader to take Solmax into its next phase of growth, driving forward on sustainable performance and the […]
Solmax receives IAA award for El Maximo water management project
November 13th, 2024
Solmax recently received the Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) International 2024 Achievement Award of Excellence in the Geosynthetics Project – Water category for its El Maximo Ranch water management project. In 2024, project owners were in search of a solution for water management at El Maximo Ranch. The project includes the construction of 40 different earthen […]
Solmax’s Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility project receives IAA award
October 14th, 2024
Solmax recently received the Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) International 2024 Achievement Award of Excellence in the Geosynthetics Project - Energy category for its Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility project. The Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility project is located in Yanting County, Sichuan Province, covering approximately 320 acres. The site includes various zones such as production, […]
Solmax unveils GEOLUX: Revolutionizing bifacial solar panel efficiency
October 2nd, 2024
Solmax, a global leader in geosynthetic solutions, has announced the launch of GEOLUX®, an innovative product designed to significantly enhance the efficiency of bifacial solar panels. By increasing ground albedo to approximately 75%, GEOLUX maximizes solar energy capture, resulting in more efficient and cost-effective solar installations. Building on Solmax’s four decades of experience in developing robust materials for […]
Solmax president and CEO stepping down, company gearing up for new growth cycle
June 11th, 2024
Over the past 40 years, Quebec-based Solmax has established itself as the global leader in geosynthetic products. Over that time, geosynthetics have grown into an essential material for constructing sustainable infrastructure. Today, Solmax stands as a robust company, poised for a new cycle of growth. In this spirit, Solmax has set ambitious targets, adopting a […]
Geosynthetics companies navigate the infrastructure law
April 1st, 2024
The Indiana Department of Transportation installs Petromat® Enviro™ on a section of Interstate 70 to provide a full pavement moisture barrier and stress absorption layer. Image: Solmax The $1.2 trillion bipartisan InfrastructureInvestment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed more than two years ago to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure, providing funding to rebuild roads and […]