Employment: O&M Project Manager – Midwest Region (Chicago, Illinois)
American Environmental Group, Ltd. (AEGL) is adding multiple key positions, including a Geosynthetics Estimator, two Project Managers, and a Construction Manager. Learn more about one of the Operations and Maintenance Project Manager - Midwest Region positions.
High-Strength Wicking Geotextile Stabilizes Detention Pond
The availability of high-strength wicking geotextile has been a fascinating development. From pond slope reinforcement to highway frost boil management, these materials have shown significant benefits. Here, John Folts...
Raven Adds New Director of Sales and Business Development
Sioux Falls, SD — Raven Industries Engineered Films Division (Nasdaq:RAVN), an innovative manufacturer of specialty plastic film and sheeting, has named Bart Brown their new Director of Sales and Business...
Mahina Turns Its Tech to a Needlepunched Biomat
Mahina-TST has grown quickly behind lines of geotextiles, geogrids, geocomposites, and turf reinforcement mats. Now, it’s turning its manufacturing technical knowledge to erosion control applications with the expanded release...
In Memoriam: Tony Ung
As June opened, we learned that field veteran Tony Ung had passed away in mid-May. Ung had made a strong mark in geosynthetics installation quality across nearly 25 years....
A Carbon Footprint Calculator for Water Management
In response to the increasing awareness of the positive environmental aspects of geosynthetics and geosystems, TenCate Geosynthetics—business unit Water & Environment—has developed the TenCate Geotube® carbon footprint calculator for...
GSE Environmental Awarded High Temperature Geomembrane Patent
Four years ago, GSE Environmental formally announced the development of polyethylene geomembranes for use in applications with prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Now, the company has been...
EuroGeo Transcript: Geomembrane Wrinkles, Bridging, Ballasting, Parts 3 – 5
During EuroGeo 6, Dr. Ian D. Peggs, P.E., P.Eng chaired a special panel discussion on geomembrane wrinkles, bridging, uplift, and ballasting. The recorded session featured panelists Paul Guinard (SOPREMA),...
60 Diplomats from 35 Embassies Present at the Tea-View of World Bioenergy 2010
How can we move forward after COP15 in Copenhagen? And how will the global bioenergy community be affected? What are the opportunities and potential for modern bioenergy? These were the questions at the "Afternoon Tea-view of World Bioenergy 2010" held at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. More than 60 diplomats from 35 embassies were there to learn more about Swedish and global bioenergy. Read more in the release.
Geomats Reinforce 26m Slopes for Gas Processing Plant Railway
The protection of embankments and natural slopes from wind and rain erosion is one of the critical tasks in large-scale railway and road construction. Vegetation cover alone may be...
Caymans Project Update
The modernizing of the Cayman Islands' road infrastructure continues. Geosynthetic materials are being used to allow construction atop thick layers of peat. The first road projects are opening to traffic. Read the latest in the Caymanian Compass.
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Tensar International Launches Improved Web-based Version of Erosion Control Materials Design Software (ECMDS®) 5.0
Tensar International, the manufacturer of North American Green® erosion and sediment control products, today announced the release of ECMDS® 5.0 -- the improved, web-based version of their popular Erosion Control Materials Design Software. ECMDS® 5.0 ensures the proper evaluation and design for soil-loss prediction,product specification and project planning.
GSE Signs Global Distribution Deal with TENAX
Houston, TX - GSE Environmental (www.gseworld.com), the leading manufacturer of containment and drainage solutions, is excited to announce that it has signed a global distribution agreement with TENAX, the...
Newly Established HUESKER Australia Expands a Global Geosynthetics Brand
In 2016, the HUESKER Group acquired Australia-based NBW Mining. Now, the company has announced the phase in this development: the establishment of HUESKER Australia Pty Ltd.
The move is part...
Deadline Approaching: Waterproof Membranes 2011 Call for Presentations
AMI's 5th international conference on Waterproof Membranes will be held from 15-17 November 2011 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. A welcome reception will be held and registrations managed on the first evening followed by a 2-day programme of speakers from the waterproofing industry and its suppliers. Read more about the event and submit your presentation idea.
Solmax Unveils Leak Location Suite
International geosynthetics manufacturer Solmax is well known for its barrier technologies, including with conductive lining systems that can enhance site quality assurance. The company is now expanding options for...
Geosynthetica at GeosPeru 2017
Geosynthetica will be at GeosPeru 2017 in Lima, Peru, March 29 – 31. If you or your colleagues will be part of the event at the Hotel Los Delfines,...
Layfield Awarded Major Enbridge Project
EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada - Layfield Environmental Systems is pleased to announce the recent award of a contract to supply and install 105,000 m2 of Enviro Liner® 6040HD in a secondary containment application for Enbridge’s...
WEBINAR: Pond Liner System Design and Operation
Though pond lining applications are common, the proper design and operation of a pond liner system requires great care. A large number of facilities in need of liquid containment...
GeoHazards 6 Part of an Important Geotechnical Movement
While geohazards mitigation and response is large topic around the word, it is only now gaining real traction in North America. Canada has a more developed geohazards market (systems,...
New Brochure from ACE Geosynthetics
October 2014 - ACE Geosynthetics has published a new brochure focusing on its main products – geogrid (ACEGrid®), geotextile (ACETex®), and geotextile tube (ACETube®).
The design concept of the brochure...
Deadline Extension for Environmental Connection 2017
A deadline extension has been announced for the International Erosion Control Association (IECA Region One) Environmental Conneciton 2017 conference. Presentation proposals are invited through June 15.
NOTE: THIS DEADLINE HAS...
Logistics Center on Geogrids in Belarus to Be New Silk Road
In late 2017, construction began on a multimodal transportation, industrial, and logistics center in Bolbasovo, which is located in the Orsha region of Belarus. The 230-ha site will function...
Greenroofs and Geocomposites Webinar, March 4
On March 4, HUESKER will host a free greenroofs and geocomposites webinar. The core focus will be on the use of Ultimat® TGS geocomposites and how these geosynthetic materials...
Geosynthetic Institute Announces 2015 – 2016 Fellowship Awards
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long and successful record of promoting geosynthetics research in university engineering programs through is GSI Fellowship Awards program. The 2015 – 2016 Fellowship...
