Containment

Owens Corning has introduced GeoLap™ adhesive tape, a taping solution designed specifically for RhinoMat® and RhinoSkin® geomembrane applications. The 4-inch-wide tape’s high-strength adhesive is designed for enhanced performance in...

Geosynthetics are playing an enormous role in updating how coal combustion residuals (CCRs) are managed and stored, both in the near term and for long-term environmental security. INOVA...

After a string of product development and research updates, Titan Environmental has announced a new Texas-based office for its US division. Titan Environmental USA has established an office in...

Because of a political union between the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the United States, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) personnel from Region 9 help monitor issues such as environmental contamination and erosion and provide or propose programs for implementation within the CNMI. Officials from the EPA are currently conducting a mid-year review of CNMI Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) programs for erosion control, wastewater management, brownfields, and more.

Tech 5® and Tech 10® Geomembranes from Plastatech Engineering Ltd are a key part of the PlastaFlex geomembrane product line. These geomembranes help shield the environment against harsh chemicals and other pollutants commonly found in landfills, reservoirs, chemical processing plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities, and water treatment operations. Learn more. Download the specification sheet for these products here (PDF). Learn more here.;

TRI/Environmental continues its steady growth, as the latest annual newsletter from the Austin, Texas-based company indicates. Sam Allen, Rick Thomas, Joel Sprague and Rich Lacey continue their high level of activity on industry committees; TRI's lab personnel expertise and 24-hour operation option has resulted in record report turnaround times;new testing equipment has greatly expanded the company's capabilities, especially in interface friction and direct shear testing; the ability to test soil specimens with our direct simple shear apparatus is new in 2010; the Denver Down Research Facility (DDRF), a first-of-its-kind large-scale erosion and sediment control performance systems, has received GAI-LAP accreditation; and much more. Read TRI's annual letter for the full story.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson released EPA's fiscal year 2010 budget blueprint, which takes significant strides to ensure that our air, land, and water are safe and clean. Expanding on the investments of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, this $10.5 billion budget allows EPA to provide real solutions to our economic crisis. It significantly improves accountability and transparency, ensuring fiscal responsibility at a time when every dollar counts.

In mid-2019, Clockspring|NRI acquired Milliken Infrastructure Solutions (MIS). Both companies had large portfolios with infrastructure repair-related technologies, such as pipe wrap and sleeves, epoxies, and geosynthetic cementitious composite mats...

With a rapidly growing global sales and manufacturing presence, Strata Systems, Inc. has developed more regionally targeted portals in support of its clients and Strata’s soil reinforcement products. In...

During the recent ASTM International Committee Week meetings in Indianapolis (12-14 June 2013), George Koerner, Ph.D., P.E., CQA of the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) was honored with the "Award of...

The International Association of Dredging Companies presented its Best Paper Award for a Young Author at the PIANC COPEDEC held at the IIT Madras, Chennai, India, on 24 February 2012, to Darshana T. Dassanayake for his paper, "Important Engineering Properties of Geotextile Sand Containers and their Effect on the Hydraulic Stability of GSC Structures." Dassanayake's work has been based on the view that there are not enough guidelines to support this fast-growing application, and his work is an attempt to better define the properties that will make product and system selection stronger, particularly for those who do not have a strong background in hydraulic stability design.

North Carolina-based HUESKER inc. seeks an experienced Sales Division Manager. The position will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s sales in the growing Agriculture Business Unit. The...

Foi permitida a construção do Terminal de Contêineres e de Grande Volume de Combustível da Embraport na costa norte do Porto de Santos (Brasil), estuário numa zona de maré...

The government of Pakistan has planned a project worth Rs 115 million (USD $1.4 million) to prepare a feasibility study, detailed engineering designs and tender documents to line the Rohri, Dadu and Rice Canals in the province of Sindh. Regular breaches have occurred in these canals. Some of the biggest improvement issues sought will be more sustainable irrigation, economic impact, and stemming seepage loss. Project planners will evaluate numerous techniques for lining works under the operation of canals. Learn more here.;

In a new monthly video series—Tech Talk—CETCO shares high-quality information on geosynthetics and affiliated engineering issues. The first video in the series has been posted to the company’s YouTube...

From HUESKER inc. - As one of the world's leading manufacturers of geosynthetics, agricultural and industrial textiles, HUESKER, Inc. keeps their finger on the pulse of geotextiles and geosynthetics...

On May 24, Interwrap's Jimmie Eloff was discussing a canal lining option with an engineer in Idaho. The next morning, Eloff contacted the engineer with a woven-coated geomembrane specification...

On April 10, GeoAmericas 2016 will feature a half-day short course on Current Advances and Trends in Containment Technologies. The session will be led by Dr. Timothy D. Stark...

On March 4, HUESKER will host a free greenroofs and geocomposites webinar. The core focus will be on the use of Ultimat® TGS geocomposites and how these geosynthetic materials...

The International Geosynthetics Society is dedicated to promoting the awareness and proper utilization of geosynthetic technologies in infrastructure. In support of its mission and backed by its 4000+ global...

The twelfth edition of Techtextil North America takes place June 2-4, 2015 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas where industry experts will present the most...

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...

Artificial turf has evolved significantly from the old, hard AstroTurf. Today, hyper-modern synthetic grasses are installed, and not just in professional sports stadiums. They are also being adapted for public parks and recreation fields. The synthetic turf saves municipalities a tremendous amount on water and maintenance needs. Geosynthetic companies such as TenCate have applied their knowledge of polymeric products to help revolutionize this sector. Learn more here.;

Consol's Bailey Mine located near Graysville, Pennsylvania in the southwest corner of the state pumps coal laden sediment water from its deep mines to settlement ponds which are typically underlain with clay. The settlement ponds have steep sideslopes ranging from 2H:1V to 2H:1V and CETCO lined 30 acres of side slopes around the perimeter of a pond in the Summer of 2009. Read more.

"As a result of continuous focus on selected market segments, Trelleborg now has an increasingly concentrated and simultaneously profitable business. The company was early in adapting its capacity to the current market situation. We are now well-positioned and have a significantly more efficient structure and flexibility to meet future changes in the market," says Trelleborg's CEO Peter Nilsson in advance of the company's Capital Markets Day being held in Stockholm. Read more about the company's positioning.