NCDOT Updates Geotextile Specifications
In a letter dated 20 August 2013, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced an update to its geotextile Approved Products List (APL). This impacts all geotextiles to...
Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Research Trends in Asia
By Dr. Yoshihisa Miyata and Dr. Toshifumi Mukunoki - Soil reinforcement has been a significant geotechnical concept since the ancient era. The oldest example is the ziggurat, built by...
Ian Fraser Joins Fiberweb plc
Fiberweb is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Fraser as Business Director of Geosynthetics.
Ian has more than 25 years of experience working in the geotechnical industry and has...
SWEMA Provides Maintenance Ordinance Template for BMPs
St. Paul, MN (15 August 2013) - The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association drafted a Maintenance Ordinance template for use by state and local government agencies in setting an ordinance requiring...
Geosynthetics India 2013 – Celebrating 25 Years
This year, the Indian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is celebrating its Silver Jubilee: 25 years of service to the Indian Geosynthetics Community! To mark the Silver...
Sika Makes Offer on AkzoNobel Adhesives Unit
Sika (www.sika.com) has made a binding offer of CHF 320 million to acquire the Building Adhesives Business of the Dutch company AkzoNobel. With annual sales of CHF 228 million,...
Committee D35 on Geosynthetics 30th Anniversary Dinner
ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics is reaching a major milestone. During the January Committee Week gathering in Houston, Texas, the Committee will mark its 30th anniversary with a...
INTERVIEW: Comparing Turbidity Removal Methods
Geosynthetica’s Elizabeth Peggs had a chance to interview Brian H. Whitaker, P.E., CPESC of Fiberweb during the International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) 2013 Region One conference and exhibition (Environmental...
HUESKER Group Launches New Homepage
On 1 August 2013, the HUESKER Group launched its new website (www.HUESKER.com). The manufacturer of geosynthetics, agricultural and industrial textiles with headquarters in Gescher, Westphalia offers with its new...
Introducing VMax® W3000™ High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat
ATLANTA – August 5, 2013 – Tensar North American Green, the world's leading provider of comprehensive erosion and sediment control solutions, is launching the VMax® W3000™ high performance turf...
GeoAfrica 2013 Registration Is Open
GeoAfrica 2013 will be held 18-20 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana. This quadrennial event marks the 2nd African Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. To be held under the auspices of...
"Koerner's Korner" on MSE Wall Failures
"Koerner's Korner" returns! Dr. Robert Koerner of the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) shares updates on and insight from GSI's work. In this installment, he discusses MSE wall failures and the...
UDOT Builds Bridges on TenCate Mirafi® Geotextile Reinforcement
The Utah Department of Transportation is using an innovative method to replace the Interstate Highway I-84 overpass bridge near Echo Junction in northern Utah (USA) to save construction time...
Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Webinar Schedule
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has been a globally influential organization in geosynthetics-related research, specification, and education. This year, Dr. Robert Koerner has launched a webinar series. The sessions are...
GeoMontreal 2013, "Geoscience for Sustainability"
The organizers for GeoMontreal 2013 have released the latest updates for the event, including a reminder of the 31 July 2013 early-bird registration deadline. GeoMontreal 2013 will be held...
10 ICG Abstracts Deadline Approaching – No Extension
The 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) will be held 21-25 September 2014 in Berlin, Germany. This will be the biggest international geosynthetics conference during 2014, and it...
ADS Announces Joint Venture With BaySaver
HILLIARD, Ohio – (July 17, 2013) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) has acquired a controlling interest in a new joint venture established with BaySaver Technologies, Inc. (Mount Airy,...
Standards Updates: ASTM D35 & D18
On the heels of the June ASTM International Committee Week meetings in Indianapolis, a number of new and revised standards and work items have been announced by Committees D35...
Gabions Protect Mining Rail Turnout from Floods
A case study from Geofabrics Australasia -- BHP Billiton Iron Ore was investigating the blending of ore from all mine sites at Newman. A southern rail turnout across the...
Fiberweb Acquires Control of Terram India
Fiberweb plc is pleased to announce it has acquired control of its existing geosynthetics joint venture in Gujarat, India, raising its stake from 26% to 65%.
Terram India is based...
10 ICG: Abstracts and Exhibitor Reminders
Every four years a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) hosts the society's biggest event: the International Conference on Geosynthetics. An exceptional milestone will be reached when the...
GeoAfrica 2013 Keynotes Announced
GeoAfrica 2013, Second IGS Regional Conference on Geosynthetics in Africa, will be held 18-20 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana. Accra was listed by The New York Times as the #4 place...
Extended Deadline: Geosintec Iberia 1
Geosintec Iberia 1 will be held 5-6 November 2013 in Seville, Spain. Taking place under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), the event will launch a new biennial series...
Tracking NAUE's International Work
International geosynthetics manufacturer NAUE has released the 41st issue of its company newsletter, NAUE News. Published semi-annually, the News is celebrating its 18th year of publication.
The June 2013 issue...
TenCate Geosynthetics Publishes Summer 2013 MiraFACTS
TenCate Geosynthetics has published the Summer 2013 issue of its MiraFACTS newsletter. Each issue delivers project profiles, technology updates, market trends, and more.
(Readers can also register to win an...
