Containment

Oasis State Park in New Mexico is a popular fishing spot in Portales along the eastern border of the state. The lake was recently restocked with catfish and reopened to the public. The man-made lake was restored after two failures of clay liners--the first of which (February 2008) was a failure after 20 years of use, and the second after about two weeks when a company attempted to rehabilitate the old clay. A geosynthetic lining system was acquired and now promises renewed, long-term use. Learn more here.;

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of June 15. WORK SMARTER. BIG PROJECTS On June 8, the California State Assembly...

"We foresee the role of German technology as crucial for the development of the technical textile sector in India." With these words Mrs. Rita Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in India opened a two days Conference on German Technology for Indian Technical Textiles which was jointly organised by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) and the VDMA Textile Machinery Association. Read about these events.

While the world focuses on the Copenhagen Summit, the state government of Kolkata, India issued on 9 December a new set of rules for construction site pollution management. Among the many rule changes, the environment department has asked builders to wrap construction sites with geotextile fabric to block the dust which spreads into the atmosphere. Contractors and realtors have been told to sprinkle water on the sites to prevent air pollution. The soil has to be maintained in a "visible damp form", the rules state. Perhaps this sort of rule change will lead to silt fence, BMPs and other items such as used in the United States.

The International Geosynthetics Society's (IGS) Indian Chapter (IGS India) has moved forward on its initiative to publish the Indian Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement on a twice-yearly basis, with the first issue covering January-June and the second issue July-December. Read about the articles in and download the inaugural issue here in PDF, learn about the publication's mission, and download guidelines to help you submit material to the journal.

In its latest financial results, Concrete Canvas Ltd has revealed another record year of growth for the South Wales-based manufacturer. Its international presence for its primary “concrete on a...

GEOSPERU 2015 will be held 4 – 6 March 2015 in Lima. Hosted by the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Peruvian Chapter, the event will analyze the rapid growth of...

By Dr. Piergiorgio Recalcati - On Wednesday, 28 May 2014, Gianmario Beretta was killed in lightweight aircraft crash in Northern Italy. Mr. Beretta was the founder of TENAX Group,...

Western Excelsior is celebrating its 40th anniversary in dramatic fashion. The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the 32-year-old company North American Green as of March...

Grassy Island in the Maumee River, Toledo, Ohio, is also known as Island 18. The island serves as the dump for all dredged material from the river. And it was there that a dike breached recently, spilling contaminated materials towards the river. A fabric containment fence has been installed around the island and the US Army Corps of Engineers is proceeding with cleanup and containment measures. Learn more here.;

Maccaferri's coastal structures are designed, produced, and installed to stand against the forces of Mother Nature. This was apparent after Super Storm Sandy hit the Northeastern United States in October 2012. Maccaferri's existing coastal structures protected homes and natural shorelines from storm surge damage and erosion. Links are provided here to fuller stories on each project, one of which involves revisiting how a 2010 installation held up to Sandy.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is advancing on the installation of geotextile tubes along the battered dunes of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The small island, which is focused primarily on recreation and hospitality, was damaged during 2008's hurricane season. USACE is performing 5 miles of restoration work with geotextile tubes and a sand cap through August. Learn more here.;

Nylex (Malaysia) Bhd, a dominant player in the chemical, plastic and polymer business, is planning various strategies to boost its financial performance. Nylex is mainly involved in investment holding and the manufacture and marketing of vinyl-coated fabrics, calendered film and sheeting, and other plastic products, including geotextiles and prefabricated sub-soil drainage systems. Learn more here.;

By Bruno Pedroni and Chris Kelsey – On June 9, a two-day workshop on Geomembrane Installation Quality convened in São Paulo, Brazil. Organized and promoted by Geosynthetica and its...

A late 2019 blind survey from CentralSquare of more than 5,000 participants found that Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of infrastructure improvements. In fact, 2/3 of respondents cited that infrastructure...

Trelleborg's interim report for the second quarter will be published on Wednesday July 21 at 07:45 CET. Analysts, investors and media are invited to attend a telephone conference which will be held at 09:30 CET on the same day. Trelleborg will be represented by President and CEO Peter Nilsson and CFO Bo Jacobsson. The telephone conference will begin with a brief presentation of the report, after which participants will be given the opportunity to pose questions.

When Brawler Industries closed its four locations in the United States, its assets were bought up by various geosynthetics entities. The one location we hadn’t heard about was what...

The deadline for sending an offer of a paper at Middle East Plastic Pipes 2010 is fast approaching. Please send a short summary and speaker name to me before 15th November 2009 at sh@amiplastics.com. Middle East Plastic Pipes 2010 will be held from 17-19 May 2010 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd. and Aterian Investment Partners are pleased to announce that they have jointly purchased the PVC additives business of Chemtura Corporation, newly named Galata Chemicals. Galata Chemicals is a leading global producer of additives for numerous PVC and other polymer applications. The expansive product portfolio includes heat stabilizers, plasticizers and impact modifiers. Learn more here.;

In August, Dr. Ian D. Peggs, P.E. wrote about the strong potential for graphene in geosynthetics. Layers of graphene could give materials strength exceeding steel, enable self-repairing qualities,...

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of July 20. WORK SMARTER. BIG PROJECTS We talk a lot about how 2020...

Vnesheconombank, the Russian state-run bank, has opened a $153m credit line for Tobolsk-Polymer LLC, a subsidiary of SIBUR Holding, Russia's largest petrochemical company. The funds will be used to finance the construction of a polypropylene production complex in Tobolsk (Tyumen region) with an annual capacity of 500 thousand tonnes. Learn more.

Mario Paredes, P.E., spent nearly 20 years working for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). His career there included a 6-year post as Florida's State Corrosion Engineer, which included a broad...

HOUSTON — GSE Environmental, Inc. ("GSE") (OTCQB: GSEHQ), the leading global manufacturer and marketer of geosynthetic lining solutions, announced that it has received confirmation of its Plan of Reorganization...

Land and Water magazine has published its 2011 Buyer's Guide. In addition to product and company resource and contact listings, the issue contains a host of articles, including stories on geosynthetics in renewable energy, innovative wastewater management at a winery, hydroseeding, extreme soil lifts, and much more. Learn more here.;