Can we "see" what is happening to other layers of geosynthetics under a geomembrane without removing the geomembrane? Ian Peggs of I-CORP INTERNATIONAL asks this question and demonstrates the answer.

geosynthetica.net Underwriter, Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc. (GSE), a leading global provider of geosynthetic lining solutions, products and services headquartered in Houston, Texas is pleased to announce an agreement with Synthetic Aggregate Systems, LLC (SAS) headquartered in Havre De Grace, Maryland for the distribution of GSE geosynthetic products into the Civil Construction market. The agreement with SAS, that combines their detailed technical and experienced engineering practices with the innovation of GSE’s products, is expected to result in new product opportunities and technologies for our existing and new customer base. SAS, headed by Peter Ianniello, CEO & Founder will introduce technologies that complement or replace natural materials (sand, stone, and gravel) with geosynthetic materials in civil applications to reduce overall construction costs while increasing project performance. A brochure describing SAS Products and Services can be found at the "continued" link below.

During Geo-Frontiers there was considerable discussion on the locations and causes of leaks in geomembrane lining systems. This information has been clearly summarized by Nosko et al in the following figure and tables…

The Department of Water Affairs & Forestry’s Third Edition of the Minimum Requirements for Waste Management will be launched at a workshop to be held at the LIG Landfill 2005 Seminar in Durban in October 2005. For an abstract of the book's contents, please go to the "continued" link below. For more information on the Landfill 2005 Seminar, please cut and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.geosynthetica.net/calendar.asp?search_key=c415

Put on your thinking caps and think outside the box! A plastic that stretches up to 100% of its original length when an electric current is applied to it has been developed by a Japanese research group from Yamanashi University. Instead of the usual procedure of having the polypyrrole immersed in a liquid electrolyte to function, it can be operated in air.

Increased production capacity and the ability to dedicate an entire production line to research and development will be provided by Western Excelsior's addition of a sixteen foot wide RECP production machine. The new RECP production machine will be supplied by MST of Germany and is capable of producing blankets in widths of four to sixteen feet.

Why, out of over three hundred Exhibitors at AWWA's Annual Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco last week, only five geosynthetic companies had booths? We hear the future is all about potable water - reservoirs are the next big thing in geomembranes. It's time to represent.

ASTM International offers a 3-day training course, “An Introduction to Major Testing Techniques for Plastics”. This course gives you an introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and equipment for the most commonly-used physical and analytical tests on polymeric materials, including: mechanical properties, chemical analysis, combustibility, instrumental analysis, and thermal aging. Technicians, shop foremen, sales representatives, professionals new to the field of testing, laboratory supervisors and managers accountable for quality assurance, and anyone who needs knowledge of standardized test methods will find this course especially beneficial. Learn more here.;

Stevens Roofing and Geomembranes is pleased to announce that Peter Bond has been elevated to the position of Director of Sales, Stevens Roofing Systems International and Stevens Geomembranes, divisions of the JPS Elastomerics Corp. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for developing the strategic direction and managing the daily sales activities internationally for Stevens Roofing Systems and worldwide for Stevens Geomembranes. Mr. Bond has held various positions within Stevens since 1998, primarily in the finance and credit departments. Peter lives in Northampton, Massachusetts with his wife and his three children. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Recreation Management from Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. “Peter’s demonstrated track record at Stevens and diverse skill set will enable him to positively impact these critical segments of our business,” said Tom Vinci, President. Bond may be contacted at Nine Sullivan Road, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, USA, direct phone 1.413.552.1074, Toll free within the U.S. 1.800.621.7663 or via e-mail at pabond@stvroof.com

Peter Bond is the new Director of Sales at Stevens Geomembranes.