Solmax Americas modernizes Houston facility to expand geomembrane manufacturing

May 2, 2024  |  News

Solmax Americas (AMS) has commissioned an additional geomembrane manufacturing line at its Houston, Texas facility with a ribbon cutting and celebration. Solmax’s executive council joined Houston teammates to mark the occasion. “Solmax Americas is focused on improving quality, reliability and fl…
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EPA finalizes stronger chemical risk evaluation process to protect workers and communities

April 30, 2024  |  News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that strengthens its process for conducting risk evaluations on chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These improvements to EPA’s processes advance the goals of this important chemical safety law, ensure that …
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Strengthening foundations: Maccaferri’s geosynthetic solution for container terminal

April 29, 2024  |  News

One of the country’s largest port operators in the Philippines marks a crucial advancement in expanding one of the country’s vital economic ports. This initiative aims to increase container capacity to meet the escalating demands of global commerce. Amidst inherent geohazards, such as liquefacti…
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Webinar for open discussion on EPDs and low-carbon materials – May 8

April 26, 2024  |  News

All public agency staff such as state DOTs, cities, and federal agencies (including consultants and academics working directly with a public agency) are invited to participate in the next Community of Knowledge (COK) Webinar on Wednesday, May 8th at 2 p.m. ET.  During the webinar, participants …
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Webinar – Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions – May 9

April 26, 2024  |  News

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting a live webinar – Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions – on May 9, 2004 at noon CDT. Pre-recorded sessions are also available: May 10, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded – Australia) May 10, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-r…
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HUESKER geogrids used to create waste-free waterfront barrier

April 25, 2024  |  News

Guanabara Bay is one of the most important coastal regions right on the Sugarloaf Mountain – a densely populated area where the population of Rio de Janeiro, which tends to have lower incomes, live. Among them are many residents who depend on fishing for their livelihood. This is an increasingly d…
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FAA awarded $148.3 million for airport projects

April 24, 2024  |  News

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam. These projects are funded exclusively under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, …
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Webinar – Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – May 7

April 23, 2024  |  News

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Sam Justice, PE, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Extreme weather events are increasingly challenging…
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Addressing geomembrane ‘whales’: Preventive strategies with Hydranet

April 23, 2024  |  News

Layfield Geosynthetics is a trusted problem-solving partner in the geomembrane community. Clients rely on them when they encounter issues such as geomembrane liners floating near or above the surface of containment ponds, commonly known as “Whales” or “Hippos.” These occurrences are often a …
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COMANCO completes earthwork for landfill cell

April 22, 2024  |  News

COMANCO has made significant progress in constructing a new landfill cell in Southwest Florida.  To meet the client’s need for the cell to be ready as soon as possible, COMANCO moved more than 150,000 CY of dirt, preparing 10 acres of subgrade for a liner in record time. While doing the earth…
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