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Solmax appoints Max Gaha as CIO
September 1st, 2026
Max Gaha is joining Solmax as Chief Information Officer (CIO), the company announced this week. Max Gaha; photo courtesy of Solmax. As a member of Solmax's Executive Leadership, Gaha will lead the company's global information technology function, supporting the organization's continued growth and operational excellence across all regions. He brings more than 20 years of […]
Case study: Replacing a Florida levee
August 20th, 2026
In 2012, Tropical Storm Isacc caused extreme flooding throughout the state of Florida. In response, immediate and quick-fix measures were implemented in support of flooding relief to strengthen the Indian Trail Improvement District levee that runs alongside the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management area. While these remedial efforts provided short-term fixes, Gov. Rick Scott directed a […]
Standing strong in extreme weather with geosynthetics
August 6th, 2026
The construction of Layfield’s stormwater management system at the Burien School DistrictTransportation Department is shown. Layfield provided the modular underground stormwater tanksand a nonwoven geotextile to prevent contaminants from polluting the surrounding environment. Photo courtesy of Layfield Geosynthetics. Catastrophic hurricanes and raging windstorms. Epic floods and record-breaking droughts. Blazing heat waves and glacial cold snaps. […]
Solmax appoints Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia Pacific
July 14th, 2026
Solmax has appointed Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective August 1. Based in Zhuhai, China, she will lead Solmax’s APAC business, driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and execution of the company’s strategic priorities across the region. Yujing Liu; photo courtesy of Solmax. “Yujing is a highly respected leader who combines strategic vision with […]
Solmax appoints Bob de Kruijf as managing director for EMEA
June 2nd, 2026
Bob de Kruijf; photo courtesy of Solmax. Solmax announces the appointment of Bob de Kruijf as managing director for the EMEA region, effective June 15. Based in France, de Kruijf will lead the company’s activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, working closely with regional and global teams to strengthen performance and support the […]
An update on geosynthetics and sustainability
May 20th, 2026
This article originally appeared in Geosynthetics Trends & Innovations 2026. This is the second article I have written on the topic of “Geosynthetics and Sustainability,” the first being in 2022. There has been a great deal of effort and progress within the geosynthetics industry related to documenting and publishing the contributions of geosynthetics to sustainability […]
Solmax begins construction of European geosynthetics center
May 5th, 2026
Solmax has begun construction of its flagship European geosynthetics manufacturing site in Les Mureaux, France, near Paris, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term investment in Europe. The eight-hectare site will bring together Solmax’s European nonwoven geotextile operations into a single, modernized facility, designed to support the full breadth of geosynthetic applications — from […]
Case study: Ocala highway expansion through an active mine
April 15th, 2026
The City of Ocala has seen significant growth in the past decade, spurring increased traffic congestion. To alleviate these challenges, the city planned a road extension including a new four-lane, divided highway along the Northwest side of Ocala. This portion of the project was built on a new embankment constructed through a gravel pit of […]
Geotextiles and geogrids mean longer-lasting roads
April 1st, 2026
A contractor installed this wicking geotextile, Solmax® MIRAFI® H2Ri, on Interstate 94 in Minnesota using a milling machine, which resulted in accurate placement with reduced time and cost. Image: Minnesota Department of Transportation Can geotextiles and geogrids help build roadways that last for 100 years—or longer? Yes, say both industry and transportation representatives, although wider […]
Geotextiles provide an upgraded recreational field
March 5th, 2026
The Town of Needham recently completed a major renovation of Claxton Field, a multiuse recreation facility. The purpose of the project was to improve the functionality and overall experience of the community space by reconfiguring several athletic fields, installing new site amenities, upgrading lighting and turf, and adding ADA-accessible walking paths and landscaping. Previously a […]