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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 […]
Erosion control blankets production commences at WINFAB
February 9th, 2023
Manufacturing at Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics (WINFAB) is full speed ahead at the beginning of 2023, including the production of erosion control blankets at the newly constructed facility in Nashville, Ga. Located on an 18-acre parcel of land recently developed and incorporated into the WINFAB campus, the erosion control production facility was the first of two […]
Dewatering bags – How do they work?
January 16th, 2023
Made of a durable, porous geotextile fabric, dewatering bags are a type of filtration bag that allows water to pass through while trapping debris, sediment, and other particles. Primarily used for Best Management Practice (BMP) purposes to prevent the runoff and flow of contaminants and sediment into local bodies of water, dewatering bags are also […]
WINFAB expanding with geotextile production line
August 22nd, 2022
Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics, Inc. (WINFAB) is investing in a new state-of-the-art nonwoven geotextile manufacturing production line in Nashville, Ga. Start-up of the ANDRITZ needlepunch line is planned for the second quarter of 2023. “We’re excited to continue the growth of our industry-leading geosynthetic solutions, and to provide options to customers during a time of industry […]
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. […]
GMA elects Selander as vice chair
March 7th, 2022
GMA elects Selander of Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics Inc. as the association’s executive council vice chair, finishing the term of Thaxton. Newly elected vice chair of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) executive council, Daniel Selander. Photograph courtesy of Daniel Selander The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) elected Daniel Selander, who handles sales and technical support at Willacoochee […]
GMA News: GMA had a jam-packed start to the year
June 1st, 2018
In January 2018 members of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) participated in the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. In February our executive council met in Charlotte, North Carolina, to review GMA’s goals and mission. In March a delegation of GMA executives met with representatives from the White House and the U.S. […]