PARKER, Colo. – 21 May 2013 – Colorado Lining International, Inc., congratulates Patrick Elliott on being named one of the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute's (FGI) newest board members. FGI elected new officers and board members at their biennial membership meeting in April 2013. The meeting was held in conjunction with this year's Geosynthetics Conference in Long Beach, CA. Elliott, General Manager...

There's still time to register for GSE Environmental's one-day Geosynthetics for Success Technical Seminar on 6 June in Johannesburg, South Africa. This ongoing international series features expert speakers (GSE specialists and independent industry experts) addressing topics of key interest to the location of the seminars. In Johannesburg, the presenters will focus on geosynthetics in environmental applications. CQA, improved mineral...

GeoMontreal 2013 will be held 29 September - 3 October, 2013 at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is organized by the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH/CNC) and the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS). The Technical Committee received and reviewed over 675 abstract submissions — our thanks go out...

TenCate Geosynthetics Americas has developed a third patent pending geosynthetic for road and railway reinforcement, called TenCate Mirafi® RS280i. This woven product completes the RSi series of geosynthetics for base reinforcement and subgrade stabilization. In 2010, TenCate Geosynthetics Americas introduced TenCate Mirafi® RS580i, a highly engineered, high strength geosynthetic product for base reinforcement and subgrade stabilization. This was followed in...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - 14 May 2013 - The board of the Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced that the organization's 2013–2014 initiatives will focus on expanding its outreach program to help communities attain the goals of the Clean Water Act. "SWEMA seeks to provide scientifically based technical guidance to help governmental officials develop their own protocols," said Gene LaManna...

Engineering Jobs: American Environmental Group Ltd (AEGL) seeks a Geosynthetics Technical Manager. American Environmental Group is one of the largest suppliers and installers of geosynthetic materials in North America. AEGL provides an unmatched level of quality, safety, company resources, and customer service to its clients on projects of all sizes. This commitment defines AEGL's industry reputation, one the company continues...

When the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) gathers for its 66th annual conference and exhibition, and the 11th in conjunction with the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH/CNC) Groundwater Conference, it will be with a diverse range of papers representing state-of-the-art research, exemplary projects, and state-of-the-practice updates to bring the multi-disciplinary geotechnical field together. GeoMontreal 2013 will take place 29 September...

The 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG) is building a considerable amount of support, and in a true show of its international character the organizers have shifted the abstracts submission deadline from mid-May to 31 July 2013. This move has been made largely in deference to the many professionals currently working on papers for GeoAfrica 2013 (Accra, Ghana,...

Geofabrics Australasia has developed a suite of videos that explain various standardized tests on geosynthetics. While these videos focus specifically on Australian standards, they are highly applicable to testing conducted elsewhere in the world (e.g., ASTM, ISO) and provide an excellent bit of insight into how the stringency of testing behind geosynthetic product manufacturing and specification relates to practical...

$60 million facility will have capability to produce geotextiles and agrotextiles too Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Mattex, a Dubai and Saudi Arabian carpet backings producer, will expand its operations in Georgia by building an extrusion manufacturing plant in Murray County. The company will invest $60 million and create 200 jobs over the next three years in its U.S....