Strata Adds Phil McGoldrick as International Sales Manager
Strata Systems has grown significantly in its international presence in recent years. Growth has followed a steady and diverse plan in developing product lines (e.g., StrataWeb®), investing in emerging...
Geotechnical Software Tools from Maccaferri
In its February 2015 newsletter, international geosynthetics and affiliated civil technologies manufacturer Maccaferri focused on two geotechnical software tools. These products are dedicated to assisting pavement design and improving...
High-Strength Geotextiles Flex Their Muscle
Geotextiles have been developed and installed in civil engineering projects since the 1950s. Largely emerging in response to flooding and storm events in the Netherlands and the United States,...
Railway Engineering Focus in Geofabrics Journal
The February 2015 issue of Geofabrics Journal, published by Geofabrics Australasia, includes a significant focus on railway engineering, including project notes and the many geotechnical solutions within them that...
IGS UK Joint Meeting Revisits Award-Winning Reinforced Wall
On 3 March 2015, the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) UK Chapter will offer a joint meeting of the IGS UK and Yorkshire Geotechnical Group. Presenter Dave Crowther (Maccaferri Ltd.)...
Geofabrics Australasia Acquires Maccaferri Australia and NZ
Geofabrics Australasia has enjoyed a successful partnership with Maccaferri Australia Pty Ltd and Maccaferri New Zealand Ltd. Since 2002, Geofabrics has been the majority shareholder of these enterprises. Now,...
TRI Announces Plastic Pipe Short Course for April
Mario Paredes, P.E., spent nearly 20 years working for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). His career there included a 6-year post as Florida's State Corrosion Engineer, which included a broad...
Free Expo Passes to Environmental Connection 2015
Geosynthetica has 25 expo hall passes to give away to Environmental Connection 2015. The event, which is hosted by the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One, will be...
Five Questions to Ask a Geotextile Supplier
When considering a nonwoven geotextile fabric for your next project there are a number of elements as a customer you should be considering before you buy. The following will...
VIDEO: Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration
terrafix® has published a video of a "TBX Biaxial Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration." It's a concise, visual demonstration of how and why geogrids are so effective at improving...
GeoAmericas 2016 – Call for Abstracts
GeoAmericas 2016 (www.geoamericas2016.org), the Third Pan-American Geosynthetics Conference and Exhibition, will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 in Miami, Florida at the Loews Hotel on South Beach. The...
FINAL DAY of Early Reg Rates at Environmental Connection 2015!
Don't pay higher rates for Environmental Connection 2015 (15 - 18 February 2015). The early-bird registration deadline is today, Friday, January 9. This rate enables you to receive up...
GSI Asia 2015 Opens for Abstracts
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) international affiliate GSI Korea will host the GSI Asia 2015 Conference 24 – 26 June 2015 at the Textile Center in Seoul, Korea. This marks...
Geohazard Association Holds First Election, Announces Board
The Association of Geohazard Professionals (AGHP) has announced the results of its first election. Founded in 2013 to serve the large but fragmented geohazard market in North America, AGHP...
Full-Scale Evaluation of Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs
The December 2014 issue of Land and Water Magazine (www.landandwater.com) includes an extensive piece on "Independent, Full-Scale Evaluation of Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs." Authored by C. Joel Sprague...
Press Release: Low and Bonar Financial Update
Low & Bonar ("the Group"), the international performance materials group with leading positions in niche industrial markets, today provides a brief update on trading for the year ended 30...
North American Geosynthetics Society 2015 Election
The North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) has issued its 2015 Election Ballot to all members, via email. The voting period, which opened December 3, will close on December 17.
All...
Early-Bird Rate for InnoTrans 2016
Berlin, 10 December 2014 – The early bird catches the worm. The same expression also goes for InnoTrans. Every exhibitor who books a stand at InnoTrans 2016 by 7...
IGS News Volume 30, Issue 3 Released
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has published Vol 30, Issue 3 of the IGS News. The issue is one of the largest in the society’s history and contains a...
IGS UK Unveils New Website
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) United Kingdom chapter (IGS UK) has unveiled a new website: www.igs-uk.org. The updated design is responsive to the user’s device (laptop, smartphone, tablet) and...
Ennio Palmeira Receives Terzaghi Award
The Brazilian Geotechnical Society (ABMS) has honored Prof. Ennio Palmeira with the Terzaghi Award. Palmeira is Professor of Civil Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at...
Geocellular Stabilization for Oil and Gas Access Roads
By Geo Products – Ecopetrol, one of the principal petroleum companies in Latin America, has been expanding its reach deeper into the forests of Colombia. Drilling exploratory wells in...
Seeking Employment: Sr. Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Executive
CLASSIFIED: Seeking Employment. Charles Hall, an executive with 20+ years of experience and strong performance, is seeking a new position. His experience includes significant sales growth and marketing and...
ACE Geosynthetics Adds Construction Videos to its EcoPark Website
The official website of the ACE Geosynthetics EcoPark has been online since October 2014. Users can explore the park virtually and learn about geosynthetics. Applications profiled on the website...
Australia: New Business Development Manager for Layfield
Layfield Environmental Containment is pleased to announce the employment of Mr. Alex Gersch as Business Development Manager based out of Adelaide, South Australia. Alex brings a wealth of experience...
