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 in a coastal industrial park in a duty-free zone near Mundra. It was initially established as an initiative of private investors together with assets, technology transfer and investment from Fiberweb’s...

Australia has been the center of a great deal of activity in geotechnical and geosynthetics-related events over the past few years. The Australian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (ACIGS) has grown steadily and Engineers Australia has increased its already strong professional development portfolio. The interaction between these groups has been exceptional, launching events, lecture series, and all in...

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 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) takes place 21-25 September 2014 in Berlin. Hosted by the German Chapter of IGS, 10 ICG will bring together practitioners from around the...

8 July 2013 - Geosynthetic clay liners (GCL) have been successfully used for many years as a natural sealing option for groundwater protection, contaminated site remediation, landfill construction, hydraulic engineering and road construction applications. The continuing development of industrially manufactured bentonite sealing systems has culminated in a new product, Tektoseal®, as the latest development of the world’s leading geosynthetics manufacturer,...

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 to visit in 2013; and its construction and engineering sector is involved in significant developments in transportation, mining, water and waste management. The conference organizers have just announced the Keynote Lectures,...

Geofabrics Australasia is launching the SmartDitch® system in Australia in July with a series of information events. SmartDitch® is a versatile channel lining system for water flow control. Made from UV-resistant high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The system’s unique corrugated design helps regulate the flow of water from flat to steep grades so that the drainage and flow patterns designed are maintained. The SmartDitch® launch will be...

  The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has long played an important role in the geosynthetics field through research initiatives, educational outreach, conference hosting, standards contributions, and much more. The GSI White Papers archive—28 of which have been published publicly—provides an exceptional platform for information exchange and the promotion of valuable discussion in the discipline. June’s brace of papers are worth exploring...

HOUSTON, July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GSE Holding, Inc. (the "Company" or "GSE") (GSE), a leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions, today announced that Mark Arnold, its President and CEO will be leaving the Company. The Company's Board of Directors has appointed Charles A. Sorrentino, a current member of the Board, as interim President and Chief Executive...

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 in its region. IGS Spain hosted the quadrennial European regional conference on geosynthetics (EuroGeo) last September; and organizers, sponsors, and other stakeholders from that event have quickly utilized the energy...

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 looks at the opening to work in much of the world this year (due to inclement weather), scour protection, recreational lagoons, and foundation improvement. Topics of sustainability, including biogas facility...