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On Wednesday, 8 October 2014, the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) will host Webinar #3 in its 2014 series of professional development webinars. This time out, R. Jonathan Fannin,...

The release of Presto Geosystems' new ATRA® Tendon Clip is providing enhanced load transfer strength for geocell installations. The clip has been designed to transfer slope gravitational forces...

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) met during the Geo-Frontiers 2011 on March 15. During the FGI meeting, Tim Stark announced the new officers FGI members selected for 2011-2013. See the new officers list here.

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...

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...

Learn how to solve problems and save money using geosynthetics with the Geosynthetics Conference 2001 proceedings. These proceedings are a necessary resource for golf course designers, landfill owners, road construction contractors, consulting firms, government agencies and any individual that will benefit from learning of the economics, performance and contractibility of geosynthetics. Available in Volume with CD-ROM. Contact: Industrial Fabrics Association International - +1-800-225-2508

Company newsletters can be excellent sources not just for tracking current projects and technology updates but for gauging how various regional markets are developing. The Titan Times,...

The 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) will be held 16 – 21 September 2018 at Coex in Seoul, Korea. The program will feature 1,000 geotechnical engineering experts from...

During the International Geosynthetics Society's (IGS) quadrennial GeoAfrica event (November 2013, Ghana), Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Peter Assinder and Prof. Neil Dixon to discuss an important sustainability...

Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) have a tremendous record as hydraulic barriers in engineered lining and capping systems. Still, they are not necessarily well understood by the larger geotechnical design...

The six major energy-using countries of East Asia could stabilize their greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 without compromising growth, a new World Bank report has found. The report, "Winds of Change: East Asia's Sustainable Energy Future," says major investments in energy efficiency and a concerted switch to renewable sources of power in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam could simultaneously stabilize greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy security while improving local environments.

The 2016 AGHP Photo Contest is open for submissions. This free, engineering awareness-raising competition is an annual event, supported by the Association of Geohazard Professionals (AGHP). The contest is open to...

By José Miguel Muñoz Gómez – High-density polyethylene liners are renowned for containment performance in landfills, mining, wastewater, and other vital sectors. Less discussed but meriting evaluation is the...

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 in too. NOTE: This page...

The Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has published the second issue of 2013 of its Indian Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement (IJGGI). Volume 2, Issue...

The historic moat in Delitzsch, Germany had been losing water for decades and threatened to become swampy. Renovation plans included the planting of reeds. To prevent reed roots from...

1 October 2014, Parker, CO - Colorado Lining International (CLI) and CDI/Watersaver are pleased to announce a factory fabrication agreement. Colorado Lining International has purchased CDI/Watersaver’s automated factory equipment...

As the “First Choice Globally”, Miller Weldmaster strives to serve customers in the industrial fabrics industry with state-of-the-art fabric welding equipment and world-class customer service and support. Among the...

Montreal (Qc) – Solmax, a world leader in manufacturing PE geomembranes and developing fluid containment and transportation solutions, is proud to announce its support for Antoine Valois-Fortier, Canadian Judoka and bronze...

When Solmax announced its acquisition of GSE Environmental in December 2017, the geosynthetics field and containment market professionals were unsure of how to interpret the move. Both companies were...

geosynthetica is working to create larger opportunities for sharing knowledge about geosynthetics. One of the ways we do this is by working with conferences. In the past week, we've become a cooperating organization for EC08, EuroGeo4, and the Global Waste Management Symposium. For information on how to be part of these activities, please contact Elizabeth Peggs at elizabeth@geosynthetica.net, +1 561 655 2060.

The next webinar from the Association of Geohazard Professionals (AGHP) will be presented on December 6 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (EST).  Topic: Geologic Hazards Guiding Risk Management Decisions...

Cartagena 2016 (VIII CICES - Congreso Iberoamericano de Control de Erosion) will be held 14 – 17 August 2016 in Cartagena, Colombia. It is the 8th IberoAmerican Congress...

Demtech Services, Inc. has announced an expansion of its innovative, direct-to-the-jobsite service "Demtech On The Move." The service began in January 2011 with Wayne Leger visiting sites directly, where he trained more than 300 liner installers across 20 states and visited more than 50 companies. Now, Demtech has added veteran Marty Schuler too. Leger and Schuler will continue working in the field to bring equipment, demonstration, service, support and expertise right to the site. Learn more.

Updated 10 August 2020: George Koerner, Director of the Geosynthetic Institute, had the honor in 2017 of delivering the first Koerner Lecture. The series is named in honor of...