11 ICG Was an Enormous Success for Geosynthetics
The 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) was held in 2014 in Berlin. The event established new benchmarks for success for the quadrennial showcase conference and exhibition of...
Concrete Reinforcement Geogrid Excels in Calgary Project
The City of Calgary wanted to reduce construction and maintenance costs of concrete pedestrian sidewalks. The traditional approach used by the city was to use thick, unreinforced concrete slabs....
Tensar Expands Exclusive Distribution Partnership with ACF Environmental
ATLANTA, 4 June 2014 -Tensar International, the global leader in geosynthetic site development technology, has recently extended its exclusive partnership with ACF Environmental into the Maryland and Delaware markets....
US Rail Industry Targets InnoTrans 2014 for Export Boost
Targeting new markets in effective ways – that is the declared aim of the US rail industry. That is why US companies operating on the world stage are increasingly...
4 Ways Geosynthetics Outperform Aggregates in Roadworks
Maccaferri has released a new white paper on the use of geosynthetics in roadworks. The document was released at the 79th Annual Session of Indian Road Congress and includes...
Mattex Expands Woven Geotextile Capacity in UAE and KSA
As it nears its 25th anniversary, the MATTEX GROUP continues to expand. The company, which has been a long-time producer of geotextiles, agrotextiles, artificial turf, and more, has announced...
Lime-Stabilized Backfill in MSE Retaining Structures
By Giulia Lugli and Sachin Mandavkar – Soil can be stabilized by using a wide range of materials, such as cement, lime, and fly ash. When lime...
IGS North America Photo Contest 2017 Opens
The International Geosynthetics Society's North American Chapter has opened its 2017 IGS North America Photo Contest. The contest is open to all IGS-NA members and runs January 24 –...
Jie Han to Deliver State of US Geosynthetic-Reinforced Walls for ICE
The United Kingdom-based Institution of Civil Engineers is an extremely active professional body with a rich history of high-quality lectures and professional development offerings. On October 17, ICE...
10 Phobias That Make Engineering Careers More Difficult
Phobias make for interesting “rabbit hole” reading. Once you find a classical-looking, not-easily-pronounced, gigantic word—apologies to speakers of Greek—it becomes pretty easy to just keep clicking in search of...
Tensar International Appoints Libby Hungerford to Central Area Regional Sales Manager Team
Tensar International Corporation, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization, today announced it appointed Libby Hungerford to the Central Area regional sales manager team. In her new role, Hungerford will manage technical promotion, design support, sales and distribution for the central U.S. She will partner with construction product distributors, Carter Waters and ASP Construction while also supporting the needs of the engineering public within her region.
GCLs Save a Fish Ladder and a Historic Structure in Germany
The Swabian Gate Weir was constructed in 1873 on the Dreisam River in Freiburg/Breisgau, Germany. The historic installation was listed for monument protection, but its decaying state began to...
Tensar Corporation's Geopier Foundation Company Subsidiary Acquires Slope Reinforcement Technology
Tensar Corporation's Geopier Foundation Company subsidiary ("Geopier'), a leader in ground improvement solutions, today announced its acquisition of Slope Reinforcement Technology, LLC ("SRT"). The acquisition allows Geopier to offer slope stabilization solutions while boosting SRT's market reach. Geopier has historically focused on providing vertical ground reinforcement in support of foundations and their structures. SRT has concentrated on slopes that have failed or are potentially unstable.
Lining Whitewater
In Charlotte County, North Carolina, a non-profit organization has spearheaded construction of a $38 million hiking, rafting and climbing park. The manmade whitewater course is perhaps the first of its kind and uses a synthetic liner to prevent leakage through and wear against the concrete liner.
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Video: Pambula Merimbula Uses Polymeric Mats for Access Road
Diamond Grid has published a video story on the installation of its polymeric mat system to create an access road for Pambula Merimbula Golf Course in Australia.
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2011 MAW nominee Tencate recognized
North Georgia Technical College very proudly nominated Tencate Geosynthetics of Habersham County and Caterpillar of Stephens County for the honor of 2011 Manufacturer of the Year in the small business category.
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Buyers' Guide
Nonwovens Industry's 37th Annual Guide lists suppliers and producers of nonwovens around the globe in one comprehensive listing.
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Freudenberg invests in new Spunlaid production line in Taiwan
Freudenberg Far Eastern Spunweb is investing in a new production line for PET spunlaid nonwovens. Construction will start in 2013. The new production line for spunlaid nonwovens in Tayuan will mainly serve the markets for carpet tiles, automotive interiors, filters and construction. With the new investment, the Freudenberg Group is confirming its strong commitment to its global spunlaid business and reinforcing its position as market leader on the Asian market.
New High Performance Soil Reinforcement for Roads, Bridges and Slopes Endorsed by BBA Certification
Tensar International's newly developed RE500 series of uniaxial geogrids have been awarded British Board of Agrément Certification for roads, bridge abutments, retaining walls, slopes and embankments in UK highway construction. RE500 uniaxial geogrids show significant long term strength improvements to create potentially lower cost structures for clients. Read more.
Solmax Publishes Mining Solutions Magazine
Montreal (Qc) – Solmax releases its first issue of a series of technical magazines. We are proud to present Mining Solutions, a publication which explains the benefits and the use of polyethylene geomembranes...
New Website for a Growing EcoWeb Geocellular Synthetics
Geocells have grown in use around the world for slope stabilization, channel protection, load support, and retaining wall applications. The new website of EcoWeb Geocellular Synthetics Co. Ltd. explores ...
A New, Expanded Geosynthetics Headquarters for HUESKER Brazil
International geosynthetics manufacturer and engineering services provider HUESKER Group has had a lot to celebrate. In recent years, the historical German headquarters marked the company’s 150th anniversary. This...
TenCate Adds Four Engineering Business Managers
TenCate Geosynthetics has announced the addition of four new engineering business managers to regional and international markets in the Americas. The four candidates bring strong backgrounds in geosynthetics in...
Last Chance to Register for Liner Seminars in Australia
Time is running out to secure a seat at the one-day liner seminars being held across Australia, January 29 - February 7. Featuring geosynthetics veteran Dr. Ian D. Peggs...
Maximizing Electrical Leak Location Effectiveness with Covered Geomembranes
By Abigail Gilson-Beck and Julio Ferreira – Designers of geomembrane-lined containment facilities commonly assume two to five leaks per hectare, with each leak of the size or diameter of...
