GAF Acquires ICOPAL Group
The world's largest waterproofing and roofing group is forming. GAF, which has an extensive roofing membrane portfolio, has acquired ICOPAL Group, which is globally involved in roofing, waterproofing, and civil...
NAGS Voting on Name Change and Board Liaison Members
After 28 years, the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) may be on the verge of a name change. The organization, which is a chapter of the International...
GeoAmericas 2016 Extends Early Registration to January 29
We open the week with an unexpected gift: The early registration discount for GeoAmericas 2016 has been extended to January 29. The conference, which is the 3rd Pan-American Conference...
A Re-Energized Propex GeoSolutions Hits the Road
After forming two new sales groups—Geotextile Sales and Erosion Control & Specialty Solutions—Propex GeoSolutions continues to reinvigorate its business. The company has announced a more ambitious face-to-face presence at...
Sharan Wilson Named Executive Director of IECA
The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has announced its new Executive Director: Sharan Wilson. She succeeds Russ Adsit, who led the association for eight years.
Wilson comes to...
INTERVIEW: An Insurance Policy for Geosynthetic Installations
CQA Solutions (CQAS) has built a strong reputation in the geosynthetics field for its approach to quality assurance on geosynthetic installations. This has included pioneering work on the “zero...
Brawler Adds 7-Layer Blown Film Line
Brawler Industries continues growing. The company has invested significantly in its geomembrane capabilities and capacity in the past year. This week, it announced the addition of a 7-layer blown...
Employment Opportunity with HUESKER: Regional Manager
HUESKER, Inc. seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial-minded Regional Manager to join its growing team. The position is responsible for promoting the company’s industry-leading engineered geosynthetic system solutions within the...
Employment Opportunity: Associate Engineer (DC Area)
Maccaferri, Inc. seeks an Associate Engineer for consultative role providing technical support to consulting engineers, contractors, customers, department engineers, and field marketing personnel in conjunction with the promotion, installation,...
6 Reasons to Attend IECA Environmental Connection 2016
The International Erosion Control Association's (IECA Region One) Environmental Connection 2016 will be held February 16 – 19 in San Antonio, Texas. This is the world's largest water and...
HUESKER on Coal Ash and Geosynthetics
The January 2016 GeoConnect Newsletter from HUESKER has a strong focus on coal ash and geosynthetics, on the updated coal combustion residual (CCR) regulations in the United States...
George Koerner to Speak at Two Terrafix Seminars
The annual terrafix® Winter Seminar Series delivers updated engineering and geosynthetic product information in a concise, free-to-attend seminar in multiple cities across Canada. This year's program involves substantial updates,...
Richard Bathurst Joins Panel on Engineering Career Development
The 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2016) will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 in Miami at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The event's organizers have announced...
Solmax Reflects on the 2015 Geosynthetics Market
In 2015, there was little time for rest. Solmax launched four new products and filed two patents. We summarize some of the biggest developments here. These highlights...
Mining Engineering at GeoAmericas 2016
When GeoAmericas 2016 convenes in April in Miami, one of its cornerstone topics will be mining engineering. The scale of mines has increased dramatically in the past decade, which...
Coastal Engineering Opportunities at GeoAmericas 2016
Geosynthetic materials are used extensively in coastal engineering and protection projects. The modern geotextiles industry, in fact, emerged in the 1950s in response to flooding in the Netherlands and tropical storm damage...
IECA Announces Environmental Award Winners
The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has announced the environmental award winners for the 2015 Environmental Achievement Award and the 2015 Outstanding Professional of the Year. Top...
HUESKER Adds Four Mini-Webinars in January
Webinars have grown significantly in their use for technical knowledge transfer, engineering training, and product and application introduction. HUESKER, which has run a successful series of hour-long webinars,...
Environmental Connection 2016: Last Day for Early Bird Rate
The International Erosion Control Association's (IECA Region One) annual conference will be held 16 – 19 February 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Register for Environmental Connection 2016 by December...
Demtech Opens Equipment Warehouse and Service Center in Ohio
Though Demtech Services, Inc. has well-established itself as an international manufacturer of and parts and service provider for geosynthetic installation equipment, its operations have been almost exclusively out of its...
Presto Geosystems and a LEED® First for Door County
Wisconsin's Door County is known for its natural beauty, with much of its economy tied to nature-related tourism and businesses. Despite its strong reputation, the area has not actually...
NAUE Reviews 2015 Geosynthetic Projects and Markets
Though 2015 saw a number of enormous challenges for manufacturers, the geosynthetics market found a number of successes. NAUE, which has its international headquarters in Germany, has just released...
Basal Reinforcement Project: Port of Guaymas, Mexico
The Port of Guaymas functions as a shipping, manufacturing, commercial, and tourism center. It lies on the shores of the Gulf of California on the Pacific Ocean in Sonora,...
Final Extension for EuroGeo 6 Abstracts – December 20
In response to multiple international requests, the organizers of the 6th European Conference on Geosynthetics have offered a final extension for EuroGeo 6 abstracts. All submissions to be considered must be submitted...
IGS Barrier Geosynthetics Lecture Added to GeoAmericas 2016
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Technical Committee on Barriers has organized a technical lecture to be included in the GeoAmericas 2016 conference program. The topic: "The Contributions of Barrier...
