PODCAST: Fully Biodegradable Materials Mimic Geosynthetics
Geosynthetic materials are renowned for their sustainability qualities. One of the ways in which the geosynthetics field really excels here is through constant innovation in...
Solmax Acquires TenCate Geosynthetics
Well, this is a surprise! Montreal-based Solmax, which was already a global leader in geosynthetics when it acquired GSE Environmental in December 2017, has...
Kent von Maubeuge Celebrates 30 Years at NAUE
Geosynthetica congratulates Kent von Maubeuge for 30 years in geosynthetics with NAUE! Kent joined the international company in April 1991, not long after the...
Concrete Canvas USA Hits the Ground Running
Today marks an important, new chapter for Concrete Canvas Ltd. The company has been very active globally in the geosynthetic barriers market, establishing offices,...
Online Geosynthetics CQA Week Training, May 10 – 14
The long-running geosynthetics CQA Week training courses from TRI Environmental return 10 - 14 May 2021 in an online format. The live, online format...
Two Geosynthetics Business Moves: NAUE, BontexGeo
Last week, many in the geosynthetics field were participating in virtual panel discussions and special sessions with the online Geosynthetics Conference. Two geosynthetics business...
NAUE Offers Working Platform Software
Large-scale working platforms have become important solutions to infrastructure projects. grown in use in infrastructure, such as for situations in which load transfer enables...
The Patent Dispute between Concrete Canvas and Eurobent Continues
For three years, a patent dispute has played out between Concrete Canvas and Eurobent over the latter company's material Tiltex™. Concrete Canvas Technology Ltd....
The IGS TC-B Takes on GRI-GCL3
On March 3, renowned geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) expert Kent von Maubeuge (NAUE) will deliver a live webinar on “GCL Standard Specification GRI-GCL3: Background,...
What’s Hot: Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021
The long-running Geosynthetics Conference from IFAI and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) was able to hold its event in person in 2020, with its...
2021 Endeavors to Support in Geosynthetics
What will you and your organization support in 2021? We’ve got a few favorites in events and memberships that we hope you’ll take part...
12 ICG Extends the Call for Abstracts through February
The 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG) will be held 18 – 22 September 2022 in Rome, Italy at the Auditorium Parco della...
ACIGS Webinar: Ethics in Geosynthetics, January 28
The Australasian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (ACIGS) has quickly become one of the most active chapters in the world. One of its...
Hydraulic Barriers Video: GCL Fundamentals
Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) have a tremendous record as hydraulic barriers in engineered lining and capping systems. Still, they are not necessarily well understood...
IGS Conferences – Opportunities in 2021 and 2022
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and its 40+ chapters organize and support numerous conferences around the world, including quadrennial regional conferences and the quadrennial...
NAUE News Celebrates Its 50th Publication
There’s an old saying in media that “content is king.” Our friends at NAUE Group are certainly celebrating a regal milestone in the field,...
Geosynthetica’s Most-Read Stories of 2020
Each year we look back at the most-read stories on Geosynthetica. One of the fascinating things about this year’s list is how our readers...
Brine Ponds for Coal Seam Gas Operations
Editor’s Introduction: This coal seam gas article was first published 20 July 2016 on Geosynthetica. We re-release it here in honor of the author,...
Floating Covers, Evaporation and Mine Economics
Editor's Introduction: This floating covers article was first published 24 September 2013 on Geosynthetica. We re-release it here in honor of the author, Mike...
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...
IGS Journals Announce Best Papers of 2019
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) supports two official geotechnical publications: Geosynthetics International and Geotextiles and Geomembranes. Both IGS Journals are among the most highly...
IGS and GSI Launch Database of Geosynthetic Barrier Guidelines
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Technical Committee on Barriers (TC-B), in partnership with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), has launched a database to track global...
Geosynthetics CQA Week Training Online in December
The long-running geosynthetics CQA Week training courses from TRI Environmental return 7 - 11 December 2020 in an online format. This marks the second...
Webinar: Piled Embankments and Geogrids
The NAUE Academy puts engineering knowledge at your fingertips through its series of webinars on geotechnical solutions. The free, live webinars address a wide-range...
HUESKER Seeks North American Sales Representative
HUESKER North America is adding a sale representative to its team, to further expand its operations and facilitate service to its growing customer base....
