Containment

Dr. George Koerner, P.E. (Director, Geosynthetic Institute) has never shied away from big challenges in research and leadership in the geosynthetics field. The IGS Brasil Em Rede network, which...

Resin prices have increased dramatically this year, and since resins provide the vital characteristics of geosynthetics, the cost of geosynthetic products have risen--though not nearly by as much as resins have. But there is only so much manufactures can do before some of their increased costs must transfer into the product lines. Tensar International has released a letter about this. Learn more here.;

PARKER, CO - Colorado Lining International, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Steve Pierson as their new Coating Division Manager. Steve will be located near Provo, Utah...

Propex Operating Company, LLC was recently awarded US Patent number 7,670,660 for technology related to secondary carpet backing material construction. "Receiving this patent reinforces Propex's leadership in innovation and product design," says Dave Gartshore, vice president of sales for Propex Furnishing Solutions division. "This patented technology will support new product introductions in Propex's secondary backing product line and we will work with select customers to commercialize. The high-end material construction provides improved performance, a plush feel and many other advantages that offer value to both our customers and the consumer."

Indiana Prairie Farmer reports that years of aquaculture growth forecasts in the state may now become reality. A yellow perch aquaculture operation is starting up with the long-term goal to produce 9 million pounds of this limited fish. In the wild, it's often overfished. Aquaculture may become a more viable growth sector in the US in situations like this. Learn more here.;

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2 JULY 2014 — ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has honored Gary Kolbasuk, director of innovation and technology at Raven Industries, Sioux Falls, South Dakota,...

Viking Containment has been awarded the Reuse Water Lagoon contract for the design, supply and installation of a liner and Floating Cover system by Gold Alliance for SA Water in Adelaide. The water to be stored in the lagoon is reuse water from the wastewater treatment plant it is treated and recycled water for irrigation purposes. The liner system is a reinforced polypropylene complete with a flownet leak detection layer.

Not much can be done to halt the volume of oil washing in on the Gulf of Mexico shores, but some counties are installing a double line of protection with floating booms further out and fabric fencing just off shore. Jackson County, Mississippi, for example, is installing 50,000 feet of fencing. Learn more here.;

The Canada-based Daily Commercial News and Construction Record has published a piece about the artificial turf athletic field constructed for Toronto's French School. The installation has involved an artificial grass system that is stabilized and aiding in draining by a geotextile. Additional drainage support is built into the subgrade. Artificial turf installations have increased significantly in recent years at schools as the cost of the systems has come down and the benefits of lower maintenance and water conservation are realized. Learn more here.;

The closing date for abstract submissions to Waterproof Membranes 2009 is NOW: 17 April 2009. We strongly encourage readers to submit their presentation proposals to Dr. Sally Humphreys (sh@amiplastics.com) at Applied Market Information (AMI), the event organizer. This year’s installment marks the third international conference for the waterproofing industry and will take place from 19-21 October 2009 at the Swissôtel Düsseldorf/Neuss in Düsseldorf, Germany. Additionally, the early bird registration rate of EUR790 (Note: 19% German VAT is added) is available through 24 April 2009. This represents a very significant 20% savings on the full registration price.

GSE is excited to release the New Interactive Online Drainage Design Manual site. This site is in collaboration with our Drainage Design Manual to assist in specifying the most cost-effective drainage systems on the market, provide product review and selection, and preparation of construction details. The Drainage Design Manual was written collectively by industry design professionals with the 1st Edition released in July 2004 then the 2nd Edition in June 2007. A 3rd Edition is forthcoming. Learn more here.;

Mr. Bestmann, a Hydraulic Engineer with a green thumb, is recognized for pioneering the use of synthetic geotextiles on major marine construction applications in the 1960s, as well as his later inventions of numerous methods for addressing construction, habitat, and water quality on waterways, including specialized use of biodegradable materials to aid plant establishment. In addition to holding patents for many innovations such as floating breakwaters, artificial habitat islands, revegetation modules, and nutrient removal systems, Mr. Bestmann provided planning and design consultation globally through his firm until his retirement. Beginning over 20 years ago, he was tapped by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to provide international technology transfer to assist in the adoption of engineering and construction practices compatible with sustainable water and habitat management.

The Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2011) will be held 3-7 October 2011 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy. Themes include wastewater, waste management strategies, climate change, decision tools, legislation and more. Event organizers have released a preliminary program. View it here. Learn more here.;

Henderson County, North Carolina is to take over its own erosion control monitoring from the state in October. The next step in the county's preparation is to research stormwater management plans and decide whether stormwater runoff is another area the county would like to monitor. Learn more here.;

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute's (FGI) next "Constructing with Fabricated Geomembranes & Emerging Trends" short course will be held 11 March 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Up to 7 PDHs are available, and government employees may attend the event for free. The full-day short course includes presentations from industry professionals on design, specification, testing, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, inspection, and field testing of different types of fabricated geomembranes for a variety of applications. A flyer has been released. Read it here (PDF).

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...

The 6th European Conference on Geosynthetics (EuroGeo 6) will be held 25 – 28 September 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. The event organizers have just issued the Call for Abstracts....

At Trelleborg AB's Annual General Meeting on 20 April 2010, the Chairman of the Board was assigned the task of asking five representatives for the Company's largest shareholders to form a Nominations Committee, the purpose of which is to prepare proposals for the election of Board members by the 2011 Annual General Meeting.

TenCate Geosynthetics is working with the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers on the rehabilitation and protection of the coastal strip of Grand Isle in New Orleans (Louisiana). Miles of tubes are being installed to correct years of coastal erosion and best defend the shoreline against future hurricanes. Engineering News Record (ENR) has posted a news video detailing the work, how the design has been inspired by installations in Texas, and future expectations. Learn more here.;

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has voiced their support for the International Green Construction Code, the first code to address regulation of green construction. A resolution was passed that endorses Version 1.0 of the Code, which is slated for release in November. The Conference of Mayors believes that making buildings more energy efficient could save the U.S. up to $140 billion annually. ASTM International is one of the Cooperating Sponsors of the IGCC. For more information, visit www.iccsafe.org. Learn more here.;

During the Construction and Demolition Recycling Forum (Baltimore, September 2011), the National Demolition Association (NDA) Environmental Excellence awards recognized some of the most notable, creative and successful projects of the past year. Standard Industries of Ventura, California, was recognized for its Port of Los Angeles demolition project, which had a 99.78% recycling rate. This included finding end markets for the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pond liners from the site. Learn more here.;

SIBUR contracted acquisition of 50% share in the charter capital of BIAKSPLEN LLC, one of the largest Russian manufacturers of biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP). BIAKSPLEN's production facilities include three plants located in Nizhny Novgorod, Kursk and Moscow Regions. The aggregate capacity of BIAKSPLEN product lines is 87 kta. In 2008 BIAKSPLEN consolidated sales reached RUR 3.9 billion. Read more about this acquisition.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making nearly $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. EPA will award CARE cooperative agreements at two levels. Level I awards range from $75,000 to $100,000 and will help establish community-based partnerships to assess toxics problems in their community and consider options for reducing environmental risks.

The Town of Berlin, Maryland has posted a project advertisement PDF for a new lagoon liner. The engineer of record for the project is URS Corporation. The ad notes: "Sealed bids for the Project will be received by 3:00 p.m. local time, on June 21, 2011, at the Town Hall Building, located at 10 William St, Berlin, MD 21811, and will then be opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting will be held on June 2, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Town Hall in Berlin. Learn more here.;

Data gathering work is nearing completion on the pumpback well system evaluation project at the Yerington/Anaconda mine. Pumpback wells were shut off in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the evaporation ponds and to fill in data gaps and further evaluate the project. Pond liners are expected to be repaired or replaced, especially where they use only old clay liners. Learn more here.;