Edana Publishes Geotextile Workshop Videos from Index 14
INDEX is a triennial conference and exhibition from Edana. With more than 12,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors, INDEX is the world’s largest nonwovens-related conference. This year, Daniele Cazzuffi (Past...
Call for Presentations for Environmental Connection 2015
Denver, Colo. ‐ The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is calling for presentations for Environmental Connection 2015, annual conference and expo. Combining quality education with a top‐notch expo, this is...
Responding to Change: An Interview with Allen Cadden, Geo-Institute
The Geo-Institute (G-I) is one eight specialty institutes organized by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to facilitate networking, knowledge transfer, and professional development. The Geo-Institute is dedicated...
Video Interview: Laura Felux, IECA
At the conclusion of Environmental Connection 2014 (Nashville, Tennessee), Geosynthetica’s Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Laura Felux, Marketing Manager of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One.
Laura reports...
NYSDOT Approves Solmax Geomembranes
Montreal (Qc) – 2 April 2014: Solmax is proud to announce that its HDPE geomembrane has recently been added to the New York State Department of Transportation's (NYSDOT) approved material list.
The NYSDOT’s...
Estabilização de Solos: Conquistando uma Montanha Colombiana
Uma História de Estabilização de Solos dos Sistemas Strata – A empresa de exploração e desenvolvimento, Continental Gold, estabeleceu uma operação de mineração nas montanhas de Antioquia, Colômbia. Situado...
Environmental Connection 2015 Call for Presentations
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One has issued the Call for Presentations for Environmental Connection 2015.
The event is the annual conference and exhibition from IECA, and it...
ASTM Geosynthetics Committee Honors David Suits
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — 28 March 2014 — ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has established a new award in honor of L. David Suits, executive director of the North American Geosynthetic Society,...
GSE Environmental Produces First Prime Roll of Liner at China Plant
HOUSTON, TX – 28 March 2013 – GSE Environmental, (“GSE” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: GSEH), the leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and...
REMINDER: Book Rooms for 10 ICG Now – Space Filling
The 10th International Conferences on Geosynthetics (www.10icg-berlin.com) will be held at the ESTREL CONVENTION CENTRE in Berlin, 21 – 25 September 2014. And though it is only March as...
Sinkholes: A New Face for Stability
An extraordinary crater in Schmalkalden, Thuringen became Germany's most prominent sinkhole after its sudden development on an early November day. What made this sinkhole particularly alarming was its development...
IECA Announces Award Winners
Denver, Colo. – International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) recently named its 2013 winners for the Environmental Achievement and Sustained Contributor awards. In addition, IECA announces the Environmental Connection 2014...
Sinkholes: Bridging the Divide in Union Bridge
By Chris Kelsey - Sinkholes are a common problem in many parts of the world. Although not much can be done to prevent them from collapsing, catastrophic loss can...
EDANA Hosts Geotextile Workshop at INDEX 14
The triennial INDEX conference from EDANA has announced a special geotextile workshop for the 2014 edition. INDEX 14 will take place 8 – 11 April 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland...
Solmax Sponsors Rio Olympics Athlete for 2016
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...
Underwater Installation: Refurbishing a Canal
By HUESKER - A project to reinstate the lining along a 3 km section of Germany's Mittlere-Isar-Kanal (MIK) necessitated the installation of approx. 150,000 m² of Incomat® Standard geosynthetic...
INTERVIEW: Lighter, Stronger, More Sustainable Construction Mats
Weak soils are common problems for access to oil and gas sites, wind warms, and staging areas for construction sites. In this interview with Geosynthetica’s Elizabeth Peggs, Presto Geosystems’...
Geosynthetics Conference in Honduras May Be Catalyst for Region
From 16 – 18 June 2014, the Honduran Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) will hold that country’s First National Conference on Geosynthetics (Honduras 2014). This is a...
GEER Responds to Christchurch, New Zealand Flooding
12 March 2014 - A team from the Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance (GEER) Association, supported by the National Science Foundation, has been mobilized to investigate the potential impacts of the...
PROJECT: Koralm Tunnel Liner, Austria
By AGRU - With a total length of 130 km, the Koralm railway, anchored by the extraordinary Koralm Tunnel, links the Austrian cities of Graz and Klagenfurt. It is an important...
VIDEO: ACE Geosynthetics' International Projects
ACE Geosynthetics uploaded a video to YouTube (12 March 2014) showing its international utilization of geotextile tubes, its secondary containment system, and its geotextile-based, concrete-filled revetment and scour protection...
STEP Awards Honor Diane Hitt for Excellence in Manufacturing
7 March 2014 – The Manufacturing Institute has awarded Diane Hitt, General Manager of East Coast Erosion Control (www.eastcoasterosion.com), with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
TenCate MiraSpec Design Software – Update Version 2
6 March 2014 - TenCate Geosynthetics Americas is proud to reintroduce our internet based MiraSpec Design Solutions Software (www.miraspec.com). It is an easy to use software program that will assist in...
Sika AG Reports Record Results for 2013
Sika CEO Jan Jenisch: "The fact that we have had a record year in 2013 is due to the expertise and commitment of our 16,293 employees. Their energy and...
Geo-U Launches with 14 Lectures from Koerner and Peggs
Live and pre-recorded webinar-based and online education tools have expanded rapidly in engineering circles. The launch of Geo-U (www.geo-u.com) adds to this movement the insight of some of the...
