International Mining: Solmax at AIMEX 2013
18 July 2013 – Varennes, QC – Solmax, positioned among the top three worldwide leaders in the manufacturing of geomembranes, will be present at the AIMEX 2013 held at...
Call for Abstracts: ASCE Shale Energy Conference, July 2014
A great opportunity is approaching for the geosynthetics field to play a larger role in the environmental side of the shale energy dialogue. Through August 6, the American Society...
ADS Announces Joint Venture With BaySaver
HILLIARD, Ohio – (July 17, 2013) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) has acquired a controlling interest in a new joint venture established with BaySaver Technologies, Inc. (Mount Airy,...
Standards Updates: ASTM D35 & D18
On the heels of the June ASTM International Committee Week meetings in Indianapolis, a number of new and revised standards and work items have been announced by Committees D35...
SWEMA to Hold Annual Meeting at StormCon
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (July 15, 2013) - The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced that its annual meeting during the StormCon® conference and exposition will be open to...
Sika Acquires Two Waterproofing Membranes Companies
15 July 2013 - Sika is acquiring JMTexsa, S.A. de C.V. of Mexico and Texsa India Ltd, two leading manufacturers of waterproofing membranes. Sika has signed an agreement to...
Electrical Leak Location Arc Tester to Revolutionize Liner Quality
By Abigail Beck, TRI Liner Integrity Services -- New equipment has been developed that behaves like a spark tester, but doesn’t have to be performed on conductive-backed geomembrane. It...
Gabions Protect Mining Rail Turnout from Floods
A case study from Geofabrics Australasia -- BHP Billiton Iron Ore was investigating the blending of ore from all mine sites at Newman. A southern rail turnout across the...
Call for Abstracts: 7 ICEG, Melbourne 2014
Australia has been the center of a great deal of activity in geotechnical and geosynthetics-related events over the past few years. The Australian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society...
10 ICG: Abstracts and Exhibitor Reminders
Every four years a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) hosts the society's biggest event: the International Conference on Geosynthetics. An exceptional milestone will be reached when the...
Huesker Introduces Tektoseal® GCLs
8 July 2013 - Geosynthetic clay liners (GCL) have been successfully used for many years as a natural sealing option for groundwater protection, contaminated site remediation, landfill construction, hydraulic...
GeoAfrica 2013 Keynotes Announced
GeoAfrica 2013, Second IGS Regional Conference on Geosynthetics in Africa, will be held 18-20 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana. Accra was listed by The New York Times as the #4 place...
Three Launch Events for SmartDitch® in Australia
Geofabrics Australasia is launching the SmartDitch® system in Australia in July with a series of information events.
SmartDitch® is a versatile channel lining system for water flow control. Made from UV-resistant high-density...
Extended Deadline: Geosintec Iberia 1
Geosintec Iberia 1 will be held 5-6 November 2013 in Seville, Spain. Taking place under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), the event will launch a new biennial series...
Tracking NAUE's International Work
International geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE has released the 41st issue of its company newsletter, NAUE News. Published semi-annually, the News is celebrating its 18th year of publication.
The June 2013 issue...
George Koerner Earns ASTM Award of Merit
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...
World Bank: Going from Brown to Green
Three new reports focus on policies to fight climate change
BRUSSELS, June 25, 2013 — The economic costs and social impacts of climate change threaten the prosperity of the Europe...
Project Loon Takes Raven & Google to New Heights
Raven Engineered Films would like to share with you our excitement regarding the collaboration between Raven Aerostar and Google on Project Loon and the role we play to provide...
GEOfabrics Signs Major Deal in Saudi Arabia
GEOfabrics Ltd, a Leeds-based company specialising in the manufacture of geocomposite products used in large-scale civil engineering and construction projects, this week signed a long-term partnership deal with ALYAF...
Lacey Earns ASQ Certification
Milwaukee, Wis. – The Certification Board of ASQ is pleased to announce that Richard S. Lacey has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Calibration Technician, or ASQ...
Rep. McKinley Introduces Improved Coal Ash Legislation
Legislation Builds Upon Bicameral, Bipartisan Work from Last Congress, Identifies Common Ground to Move Forward – Environment and the Economy Subcommittee to Vote on Legislation This Week
WASHINGTON, DC –...
Strong Joins International Erosion Control Association
Denver, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One is pleased to announce its new Assistant to the Director and Sponsorship Development Manager, Nicolle Strong.
Before joining the...
IECA Extends Environmental Connection Abstracts
Due to the requests from presenters to extend the abstract submission deadline, the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has extended its deadline another two weeks. The abstract submission deadline...
Cheers to Workplace Safety!
Geofabrics Australasia's Albury facility has reached an exceptional milestone in workplace safety. The company has surpassed 500 days without a workplace injury. This is a significant mark and continues...
FGI Announces Shale Oil and Gas Short Course
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) has announced a short course on "Environmental Protection in Shale Oil and Gas Development." To be held 12 September 2013 in Corsicana, Texas, the...
