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The 4th African Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAfrica 2023) will be centered around the theme of Geosynthetics in Sustainable Infrastructure and Mega-Projects. It's a fantastic topic, capitalizing on the...

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of June 1. WORK SMARTER. BIG PROJECTS Orsted is ready to install the first...

Season 3, Episode 3 of Geosynthetica's GeoTalk Podcast finds Tamara Tuttle (Atlas International Consulting) interviewing Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, CEO of Solmax, the world's largest producer of geosynthetic materials. It's a...

Ian Peggs of I-CORP INTERNATIONAL reports real-time from Mumbai, India on ICGGE 2004 taking place from December 8th through 10th, 2004. For the conference report, with pictures, please go to the "continued" link below. For more information about the conference please cut and paste the following link into yor browser: https://www.geosynthetica.net/calendar.asp?search_key=c351.

Nonwovens Industry's 37th Annual Guide lists suppliers and producers of nonwovens around the globe in one comprehensive listing. Learn more here.;

With the addition of an Arabic edition, the International Geosynthetics Society's sustainability eBook, Preparing the Ground for a Brighter Future, is now available in 10 languages! The publication outlines...

Catherine Lennon of EDANA, a Brussels-based nonwovens association with interests the include the geotextile market, reports on the association's elections of chairman, vice-chairman and board.

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

Through high-level research, testing, and projects, the geosynthetics field is constantly building its durability record for materials and applications. HUESKER is marking another sort of durability anniversary: the success...

What will you and your organization support in 2021? We’ve got a few favorites in events and memberships that we hope you’ll take part in too. NOTE: This page...

In 2020, to mark the 50th Earth Day celebration and outline the many ways in which geosynthetics serve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Geosynthetics Society released...

IFAI's publications welcome your company's latest announcements on projects, changes and products. Member press releases help IFAI stay on top of the industry's vital news. For information on which magazines will best keep you connected with your industry markets, or for subscription information, please vissit www.ifai.com and click on Publications.

The GeoTalk podcast is back in production for its 2020 season! Hosted by Geosynthetica editor Chris Kelsey, the podcast covers innovation, design, technology, standards, and other advances shaping the...

One of the lights of geosynthetics engineering and standards development, Tim Bauters, has passed away. He was just 47. Bauters, who most recently served as Director of Engineering at California-based...

Well, this is a surprise! Montreal-based Solmax, which was already a global leader in geosynthetics when it acquired GSE Environmental in December 2017, has engineered another significant acquisition. The...

From 20 - 22 April 1977, the International Conference on the Use of Fabrics in Geotechnics was held in Paris, France. This watershed event included a paper from engineer...

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of October 19. WORK SMARTER. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A new study suggests people do NOT...

The International Conference on Innovative Solutions for Geotechnical Problems 2020 will be held 11 – 12 June 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey—the birthplace of renowned geosynthetics researcher Erol Güler. You...

Three Major Transportation Disciplines, Three Co-Chairs Representing Diverse Infrastructure. Nearly three years ago, a discussion emerged around the geostructural aspects of pavements, railways, and airfields. Each of these unique disciplines...

On March 3, renowned geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) expert Kent von Maubeuge (NAUE) will deliver a live webinar on “GCL Standard Specification GRI-GCL3: Background, Development, Limitations, and Latest Updates.”...

The IFAI welcomes entries for the 2001 International Achievement Awards. The International Achievement Awards recognize the latest advancements in technical fabric design and manufacture in 29 categories. Entries will be displayed at IFAI Expo in Nashville, Tenn. On October 18-20, 2001 and winers will be featured in IFAI publications including: Industrial Fabric Products Review, Fabric Architecture, IFAI's Marine Fabricator, Geotechnical Fabrics Report and In Tents. DEADLINE for submitting entries: July 1, 2001. Entered projects must have been completed between July 1, 1999 and June 30, 2001. For a brochure and entry form contact: Rita Chuk-Petroskas, International Achievement Awards Manager, Industrial Fabrics Association International, Phone: 651-222-2508 or 800-225-1324, Fax: 651-631-9334, Email: awards@ifai.com. Web site: www.ifai.com

Not every paper gets the attention it deserves at a conference, and when technical issues take center stage a paper about the practice is typically one of those that...

The 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAsia 7) will be held 11 - 15 April 2022 Taipei, Taiwan. The event is one of the major quadrennial regional conferences...

Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of July 6. WORK SMARTER. BIG PROJECTS The B1M compiles details on some of...

The triennial INDEXTM global nonwoven event from Edana will be held 20 - 23 October 2020 in Geneva Switzerland. (NOTE: These represent new dates since this story was published.)...