Containment

26 February 2014 – According to a recently published study by leading industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI Consulting), among the factors that will significantly impact the growth of...

Infiltrator Systems, Inc. (ISI) has announced that it has agreed to acquire the assets of the septic chamber business of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) and its subsidiaries. As part of the acquisition, ADS has entered into a long-term, non-exclusive distribution agreement with Infiltrator Systems and will continue to market and sell the Arc(TM) and BioDiffuser(TM) product lines.

The 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) is building a considerable amount of support, and in a true show of its international character the organizers have shifted the...

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a challenge made by NAUE that questions whether certain claims in a brochure published by Tensar International could be substantiated. The brochure, "TriAx: A Revolution in Geogrid Technology," detailed the properties and performance advantages of Tensar TriAx geogrids. Within the information in this brochure, Tensar talks about the research that has evolved into a "revolutionary change from a rectangular to a triangular grid aperture." It goes on to say: "This was a revolution in geogrids technology with significant, new improved benefits over the biaxial geogrids." (Continued.)

Solmax International advocates a safe process, from the geomembrane’s fabrication to its installation. To ensure safe container unloading of its products, Solmax now presents its method on video. With this process, the company aims to improve the effectiveness of the operations of its clients; and to reveal some economical options versus truck delivery (particularly in the western United States). A copy of the video of the safe unloading process is available on Solmax's website. A DVD copy can be sent by mail to customers. Learn more here.;

The Lemons Landfill in Dexter, Missouri has been denied in its initial expansion permit. Operators estimate that the current site has up to eight years of space left, aided in part by recycling endeavors and waste restrictions. Lemons actually accepted less in 2007 than in 2006. Officials denied the permit due to concerns over the liner-quality soil. Lemons will next attempt to prove that the geosynthetic liner and the clay liner will be sufficient to meet permitting standards. Learn more here.;

Raven, an expert manufacturer of geomembranes, announces the release of their new geomembrane website: www.RavenGeo.com. The new site includes a significant expansion in geomembrane application, product data, and affiliated information. Raven's site includes product resources right at your fingertips, along with featured menu items, such as Liner and Sandbag Calculators, to easily determine approximate material sizes and quantities for your projects. Read more about the website's offerings, from technical resources to product testing information to interactive elements.

Australia plans to replace much of its imported high density polyethylene geomembrane liners with product manufactured onshore. Garden City Plastics Pty. Ltd. (GCP), based at Monbulk, is investing more than A$5 million (US$4.8 million) in a new manufacturing plant to grab a share of the imported lining business, worth an estimated A$50 million (US$48.1 million). In the country, Common applications include floating covers for waste water ponds at paper mills; dam and water channel lining; to contain waste in landfills; and to contain ash at brown coal-fired power stations. Learn more here.;

The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 5th AgSTAR National Conference solicits presentations in the following areas: carbon and renewable energy credits, co-digestion of livestock manures and other wastes, biogas processing and use, centralized systems, permitting issues, and operator experiences. Proposals for both oral and poster presentations will be considered. The event will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin on 27-28 April 2010. Abstracts of no more than 300 words and a short bio must be submitted to Allison Hogge (hogge.allison@epa.gov) by January 29. Learn more here.;

Summerville, South Carolina-based Thrace LINQ has added Matt Buck as a Market Development Manager in construction and industrial markets for its spunbond nonwoven products. Buck brings more than a...

Gorantla Geosynthetics Private Limited (Chennai) has launched a new website, www.geomembranes-geotextiles.com. The company is a major manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products in India. The new website aims to be more comprehensive and user-friendly, offering a host of detailed product information, contact information, and presentations.

Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry Richard Marles today launched a $2.4million research centre that will investigate ways to contain potentially hazardous leaks from mine waste, domestic tips, tank farms and dams. Australian manufacturer Geofabrics Australasia has privately funded the centre, which will test the chemical reactivity, UV resistance and friction properties of materials used to line waste facilities.

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has grown substantially in chapters, corporate members and international breadth in the past four years. There are now more than 40 chapters, and one...

Aquaculture is the world's fastest-growing food resource. As aquaculture operations have expanded in order to meet demand while simultaneously relieving open water resources of the need to supply so much food, EPDM liners have become primary tools of containment and healthy aquaculture facilities. Learn more about EPDM and Carlisle's interaction with the aquaculture field (PDF). Learn more here.;

The mining of oil sands has been almost exclusively a Canadian natural resource activity, but the first commercial oil sands project in the United States has just been approved in Utah. Earth Energy Resources Inc. has just received a permit to mine a 62-acre pit in eastern Utah. The company plans to produce bitumen, a tar-like form of petroleum, from oil-soaked sands. Learn more here.;

Brantley County, Florida has had enough with its woodland roads flooding out and costly the county significant maintenance fees year after year. Instead of the simple dirt fix the county usually opts for, it is now installing geotextile separation fabric and drainage stone to prevent the subgrade breakdown during future heavy water periods. It costs a little more today, but it saves a considerable amount tomorrow. Learn more here.;

The Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District, Indiana, is giving a tour on December 5 of a farm with heavy use animal traffic zones. Part of the tour will demonstrate the benefits of installing geotextiles in the heaviest traffic spots. Read about it in the Times-Mail. Learn more here.;

Por John Sankey e Robert Lozano - Normas técnicas para reforços discretos de fitas utilizadas em muros de solo reforçado,  elaboradas no âmbito dos códigos da AASHTO, identificaram um método...

HP today presented new research from HP Labs, the company's central research arm, showing how the manure output of cows and the heat output of data centers can be combined to create an economically and environmentally sustainable operation. In a research paper presented at the ASME International Conference on Energy Sustainability in Phoenix, Ariz., the HP researchers explain how a farm of 10,000 dairy cows could fulfill the power requirements of a 1-megawatt (MW) data center--the equivalent of a medium-sized data center--with power left over to support other needs on the farm.

Trelleborg's report for the third quarter 2009 will be published on Thursday October 29 at 7:45 CET. Analysts, investors and media are invited to attend a breakfast meeting and presentation, in English, combined with a telephone conference. The presentation will be held at Operaterrassen in Stockholm at 9:30 CET on October 29.

Extrusion welding is an essential skill on many geosynthetic installations, including the most sensitive liner installations. Demtech Services, Inc.'s latest extrusion welder, the Pro-X4, has added a number of new features for installation crews, including an impressive extrusion output of up to 14 pounds/hour (6.2 kilos/hour). The Pro-X4's custom-built armature and windings and its "bullet-proof" gearbox have been designed to handle the demanding challenges of job sites everywhere. The proprietary temperature control and user interface software display on a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and control panel. And the Pro-X4 has electronic "cold start" protection and adjustable, ergonomic handles for right- and left-handed operation. It's also just 21 pounds...nearly 10 pounds lighter than the Pro-X extrusion welder.

The annual Environmental Connection conference and exhibition from the International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) is a long-running, well-known show, but it’s history isn’t stopping evolution. With...

AMCOL International Corporation has announced that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded their new headquarters building, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Silver certification. The building is located in the Prairie Stone Business Park which is a unique blend of technology and tranquility with native prairie surroundings. CETCO is part of AMCOL. Read more in the release.

On February 21, Will Crawford of Concrete Canvas will be a featured speaker at an Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (Hong Kong) engineering event. The lecture, “Introducing GCCMs...

Mark C. Arnold has been announced as president, CEO and director of Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc. (GSE), a global geosynthetics manufacturer. Arnold's follows the sudden death of long-time GSE leader Samir Badawi. Like Badawi, Arnold brings considerable international business acumen to GSE. Prior to joining GSE, he served as vice president and general manager at Lubrizol Corporation, where he focused on growth along the Pacific Rim and in India, South America and the Middle East. Additionally, he spent 15 years with polyethylene pipe giant Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. Read more in the release.