The 7th International Conference on Environmental Geotechnics (7ICEG) will be held 10-14 November 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. This event will be hosted by the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Technical Committee (TC) 215 Environmental Geotechnics and bring together a diverse group of geotechnical experts. The conference chair is Prof. Malek Bouazza (Monash University), who is...

ATLANTA - Tensar International, the global leader in geosynthetic site development technology, has announced an expanded partnership with G & O Supply Co., Inc., which will increase Tensar 's product accessibility and support service in Mississippi. This new partnership will allow for increased Tensar® TriAx® Geogrid availability to local customers, especially along the Gulf Coast and North Mississippi. G & O Supply Co.,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fiberweb plc, a global developer and manufacturer of specialty nonwoven products and materials for a variety of industrial end markets. As a result of the acquisition, PGI is the world's largest manufacturer of nonwovens. The acquisition of Fiberweb marks a critical step in PGI's strategy of...

With new content on its international website and an email campaign, GSE Environmental has unveiled high temperature geomembranes. DOWNLOAD: New brochure (PDF) From the initial promotion for GSE High Temperature Liner: ** Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) can have a negative effect on standard polyethylene geomembranes. When the temperature exceeds 60°C, stress cracking, oxidation, and UV degradation are accelerated, which can reduce...

Targeting new markets in effective ways – that is the declared aim of the US rail industry. That is why US companies operating on the world stage are increasingly exploiting the opportunities offered by InnoTrans, the world's leading trade fair for transport technology, in order to establish new contacts and business relations with decision-makers from regions such as Europe,...

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One will hold its annual conference and exhibition 25-28 February 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event, Environmental Connection, provides an enormous opportunity to take part in professional development courses, discover new technologies, network, and share insight into erosion and sediment control problems and solutions. The 2014 edition will feature numerous high-level training courses....

Denver, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) membership voted to re‐elect Beth Chesson, CPESC, CPSWQ and Julie Etra, CPESC, MS to the 2014 Board of Directors. Joining Chesson and Etra is new board member, Rafael (Nicky) Araujo, PE. Araujo will begin his first term on the Board of Directors in February, alongside fellow members Michael R....

A Soil Stabilization Story from Strata Systems - Exploration and development company, Continental Gold, established a mining operation in the mountains of Antioquia, Colombia. Situated 940m (3,084 ft.) above sea level, the very complex and steep terrain rendered the area nearly inaccessible for construction equipment to build a stable storage and work area. In fact, mules had to be used...

HUESKER Group announces a strengthened management structure, which sets new priorities and will further improve customer orientation, reaction times and HUESKER's product and service portfolio. In order to serve the North American market even better, Sven Schröer has been appointed as new CEO of HUESKER inc., Charlotte, USA effective 1 January 2014. Schröer has been working for the Group for...

November 2013 – "Demtech On The Move" (www.demtech.com) is on the move, traveling all over the United States and Canada to offer on-site equipment, repair and training services for geosynthetic installations. With four mobile field technicians now on staff, the team covers more ground than ever. Don’t be surprised if you see a Demtech trailer or van on a...