30 November 2010 – From January 2011, Ian Fraser, will succeed Hein Jas as Tensar International’s Director of Application Technology.
Ian Fraser will lead the company’s development of new and existing markets as it seeks to speed the adoption of geosynthetic materials in construction projects.
“Innovation and the continual development of our technology is central to Tensar’s future expansion, so I am thrilled to be taking on this key role which presents significant challenges”, points out Ian Fraser. “Particularly in the global markets, where I am looking forward to getting my teeth into a wider range of applications and lead the development of innovative solutions with our talented team”, he adds.
“I intend to bring a pragmatic approach to the application of Tensar’s engineering expertise, based on my broad experience in dealing with geotechnical disciplines and technologies. I have always been minded to apply the principles of value engineering and to implement technically ‘smart’ solutions in a cost effective way.”
Ian Fraser joined Tensar in 2007 as Business Manager for UK & Ireland from Tencate Geosynthetics UK, where he had been Technical Manager then MD from 2002 to 2007. Since 2009, Ian has also managed Tensar’s interests in Africa & India.
Currently Vice Chairman of the UK Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, he represents the IGS on The Ground Forum and is leading the Working Party on the Development of a Minimum Standard for Geotextile Separators in the UK. He is also involved in the development of a Code of Practice for Use of Geosynthetics in Asphalt via the Road Surface Treatment Association.
About Tensar International
Tensar International is part of Tensar Corporation, a leading global developer and manufacturer of proprietary, highly engineered, non-traditional site-development solutions for infrastructure end-markets, including transportation, commercial and industrial construction. Tensar provides its customers with an integrated suite of innovative products, technologies and application expertise for a wide variety of end uses, including high performance roadways, earth retention structures, building foundations and erosion and sediment control.
In 2007 Tensar launched TriAx™ — a new geogrid which Tensar believes offers superior performance in multi-directional stiffness and aggregate confinement; which enables better radial load resistance, a reduction in aggregate base thickness and improved resistance to rutting. The company also offers a comprehensive design service, technical seminars and on-site support as part of a range of support services. Tensar International, formerly The Netlon Group, was founded in Blackburn UK in 1952.
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