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Orewa Beach Reef project near Auckland is progressing. Funding is being obtained steadily for the off-shore, geotextile-based artificial reef that will be constructed to stem erosion of the beach. Project supporters cite the success of other installations in Australia and New Zealand and even the acceptance and successful use of geotextile tubes in Florida. Learn more here.;

Strong companies are often characterized by stability among key staff. Following its history of internal team development and promotion, TenCate Geosynthetics has announced the promotions of Beth Wilbanks...

Land and Water Magazine's Erosion and Sediment Control Network (ESCN.tv) if hosting a webinar on 3 December 2009: "Online Marketing Webinar for Erosion and Sediment Control Industry." The webinar will show you how ESCN.tv can help you communicate one-to-one with your target audience. They note, "We will review how we measure engagement and demonstrate how this medium enhances branding, communication, and lead generation." Learn more. Email Kim Kline at kimlandandwater@gmail.com. Learn more here.;

The Thirteenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (Sardinia 2011) will be held 3-7 October 2011 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy. Themes include wastewater, waste management strategies, climate change, decision tools, legislation and more. Abstracts are accepted through 15 February 2011. Learn more here.;

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has appointed an interim staff manager: Jeff Adkins. He can be contacted at +1 610 832 9738 or jadkins@astm.org. Jeff will attend the committees upcoming meeting in Atlanta (1-3 February 2012). Additional support for D35 will continue to be provided by Barbara Lake, blake@astm.org or +1 610 832 9713. Visit the committee's home page for more information on standards work, publications, symposia and more. Learn more here.;

Austria-based geosynthetics and plastic pipe manufacturer Agru has released the fourth and final 2010 issue of the Agru Times. This issue includes a number of interesting developments, such as the expansion of pipe production in China, a flue-gas desulpherization system, large-diameter pipe rehabilitation, and foamed polypropylene sheets. Read the issue today (PDF).

Recovery Act Funds (aka, Stimulus Funding) will be used to protect fish eggs at the Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $22,952 contract to install new vinyl raceway covers. Learn more here.;

The new TRIAC AT hot air tool from Leister is described by the company as "intelligent yet robust." The TRIAC AT features total automation (e.g., on temperature and voltage fluctuation management), clear displays, independently adjustable air volume, an ergonomic design, secure handling and a modern look. It's a versatile welding tool for use in tunnel liner installation, landfill sealing, plastic fabrication, flat and sloped roofing membrane applications, and much more. Every tool undergoes stringent quality checks prior to leaving the factory in Switzerland. Learn more: download the PDF brochure.

GeoAfrica 2013 will be held 18-20 November 2013 in Accra, Ghana (NY Times' #4 place to visit in 2013). This event will be the Second IGS Regional Conference on Geosynthetics in Africa. Attendees interested in transportation, mining, water and waste management are all certain to be on site for this event. Abstracts in English not exceeding 400 words should be submitted by email to Technical@GeoAfrica2013.com not later than 31 March 2013.

The Heritage High School farm in Blount County, Tennessee recently installed geotextile fabric in the farm's heavy-use zones. The separation geotextile allows water infiltration while preventing soil erosion and rutting. This simple, environmental management strategy is one of many green initiatives the farm has implemented. The geotextile installation was made possible by a $15,000 grant from a soil conservation service. Learn more here.;

The town of Longboat Key, Florida has allocated $400,000 for a beach protection project using geotextile tubes. The project has been delayed, however, by a Manatee County commissioner who wrote letters on official county letterhead to the US Army Corps of Engineers, which otherwise would have started the work. The commission did not hold home rule over Longboat Key either. That commissioner has since been removed from his post on the West Coast Inland Navigation District. Learn more here.;

A dairy waste lagoon dike has failed, sending possibly millions of gallons of untreated manure into the Snohomish River and creating a big environmental and health hazard. The lagoon, which holds up to 21 million gallons, is at the 750-head Bartelheimer Brothers dairy in Snohomish, Washington. A 30-ft-wide breach has opened on one side of the dike, which has 15-ft-high walls. Only 5 feet of the lagoon is below ground. Learn more here.;

The first 2016 issue of IGS News from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has been released. The issue includes some prominent support of the Society's first major regional...

05/30/2013 - 05/31/2013 China Solid Waste Summit is where local waste management operators and multinational ones with a presence in the world's second largest economy come to discuss...

Plastics Information Direct (PID) is a division of Applied Market Information (AMI) LLC. Three interesting titles are now available: "Industry Guide to Polymer Nanocomposites"; "Energy Management in Plastic Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques and Tools"; and "Cost Management in Plastic Processing (2007)." Learn more about these books.

Danosa, a leading Spanish producer of geotextiles, waterproofing and insulation materials, is rapidly expanding its foreign business with export sales up by 35% so far this year. Danosa products include non-woven polyester geotextiles, flat-roof synthetic PVC water proofing membrane, flexible noise insulation membranes of non-foamed reticulated PE and high density polyethylene nodular sheet for wall and floor drainage. The company has entered the renewable energy field, developing a product range dedicated to solar energy. Learn more here.;

A junior oil and gas exploration company contacted Layfield for a cost effective solution to provide on site water storage for an on going drilling and completion project in North Eastern British Columbia. This project is part of the ongoing efforts to exploit resources in the Deep Basin shale gas region. The oil and gas exploration company required approximately 1,500 m3 (1.5 million liters) of water storage. Read about the solution here. Learn more here.;

Technical Textiles International reports that research and development investments, including a significant amount with international partners, lies at the heart of the success of Garware Wall Ropes. In a profile article, Reena Mital finds that geotextiles, agriculture and fishing are the drivers in the Indian market. (Full article available to subscribers of TTI.) Learn more here.;

When GeoAmericas 2016 convenes in Miami, April 10 - 13, it will feature a robust retaining walls program. The related short courses, panel discussions, training lectures, and retaining walls program...

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has revised D4439, "Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics." Learn more here.;

Delegates have gathered in Australia to discuss ways by which the country can manage and sustain its breakneck boom in mining. Resource exploration, environmental stewdardship, and long-term infrastructure development are key topics. Australia's Premier Mike Rann opened the event by noting the mining industry could be a dominant interest for the next 100 years. Learn more here.;

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics will hold a seminar on geosynthetics in India 2 – 4 December 2015. The event will be held at the Bombay Textile...

In an interview in the Independent (a newspaper in the United Kingdom), 29-year-old Karthick Kanchi Goverthanam talks about the study of technical textiles and their role in the world today. He says, "My first degree, in textiles technology, was at a university in southern India. In 2005, I came to England and did an MSc in advanced materials at Bolton, specialising in medical textiles, and geotextiles, which are the things used in roads and embankments." Read more. Learn more here.;

Resin-bonded geotextiles have long been seen as a material with potential, particularly for the abrasion resistance a needlepunched geotextile might gain with resin bonding. You might find them beneath golf course bunkers where the resin-bonded geotextiles provide slope stability and drainage support; but few other applications have actually been explored. Clive Mills of Fiber Bond Corporation writes about this overlooked material and the applications in which it may soon be adopted.

Gorantla Geosynthetics Private Limited (Chennai) has launched a new website, www.geomembranes-geotextiles.com. The company is a major manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic products in India. The new website aims to be more comprehensive and user-friendly, offering a host of detailed product information, contact information, and presentations.