ATLANTA – Tensar International, the global leader in geosynthetic site development technology, has announced an expanded partnership with G & O Supply Co., Inc., which will increase Tensar ‘s product accessibility and support service in Mississippi. This new partnership will allow for increased Tensar® TriAx® Geogrid availability to local customers, especially along the Gulf Coast and North Mississippi.
G & O Supply Co., Inc. is Mississippi’s leading distributor of construction drainage products for the site development marketplace. The locally owned Mississippi corporation, based in Tupelo, Miss., has been in the business for more than 50 years and currently has four fully staffed distribution locations. As a result of the new partnership, Tensar TriAx Geogrids and Tensar-branded BX Geogrids will now be available at each of the four stockyards.
“We are excited to have G & O Supply Co., Inc. as a key part of our distribution network in the Mid-South region,” said Scott Phillips, P.E., Tensar Regional Manager. “They bring significant value to us in the form of a solid contractor base and their commitment to maintaining inventory levels to effectively service their customers.”
G & O Supply Co. Inc., is already stocking and selling TriAx Geogrids to customers. Expanding the reach of Tensar Geogrids into the Mississippi market enables them to provide solutions for all types of civil site design projects, including but not limited to new and expanding industries, municipal projects, roads, and rail spurs.
“Tensar is an ideal fit for us because of the complementary product line it offers,” said Chuck Carson, G & O Supply Co., Inc. general manager. “We will leverage our local knowledge and extended network of contractors to create a powerful and complete solution for our clients while striving to provide increased regional growth.”
G & O Supply Co., Inc. has successfully distributed Tensar products for over
ten years through Tensar’s previous U.S. distributor.
The partnership provides Mississippi engineers and contractors with a unique combination of engineering, environmental and construction material products and support. The G & O Supply Co., Inc. offer Tensar International products at all four locations in Mississippi. Sales inquiries should be directed to Chuck Carson at 1-888-267-0442 or visit G&O supply’s website, www.gosupplyinc.com.
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About Tensar Corporation
Headquartered in Atlanta Tensar Corporation is a full-service provider of specialty products and engineering services that offer innovative and cost-effective alternatives to traditional construction methods. Tensar solutions are based on advanced soil reinforcement technologies and incorporate proprietary, engineered applications for commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and transportation infrastructure site development. The company specializes in solutions for common site development challenges, including grade changes requiring retaining walls and poor soil conditions affecting the cost of roadways, parking lots and building structures. Patented, polymeric Tensar® Geogrids and Tensar’s Geopier® foundation reinforcement piers, and various Tensar North American Green erosion control products, are the primary components of the company’s systems, offering reliable strength and durability. Contracted services include site evaluation, conceptual engineering, design, value engineering and installation advice. For more information, visit http://www.tensarcorp.com.
