HUESKER uses robotics in base yarn manufacturing

How Robotics Are Improving Geosynthetic Manufacturing

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The geosynthetics field developed out of—and remains deeply connected to—textile and fabric manufacturing. Many geosynthetic materials are produced using yarns and numerous manufacturers have other markets into which they...
Boyd Ramsey - Ethics in Geosynthetics webinar

Ethics in Geosynthetics – An IGS North America Webinar

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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) North American Chapter (IGS North America) has run a very successful engineering webinars program, offering free sessions with top-tier speakers. The series has drawn...
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Rowe and Benson Lead PFAS Containment Webinar

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Professors Kerry Rowe (Queen's University, Canada) and Craig Benson (University of Virginia) will lead a live, online discussion with short presentations and significant audience interaction on January 13 at...
Awards

The Testing Innovation Fellowship from IGS-NA

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Last year, the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS North America) joined forces with the ASTM International's Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI)...
Close up of fabric on a Concrete Canvas product

Titan and Concrete Canvas Extend Exclusive Agreement

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Titan Environmental Containment has been one of the most active participants in North America's geosynthetics market in recent years, developing new materials, adding offices, and signing a number of...
Close up of keyboard with old, gold key and a red button labeled REBRAND

IFAI Rebrands as Advanced Textiles Association

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The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), which has a footprint in geosynthetics through the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), the Geosynthetics conference series, and Geosynthetics magazine, is rebranding. Effective June...
Geosynthetics Conference 2023

Geosynthetics 2023 Abstracts Close Today!

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Today (May 20) is the last chance to submit abstracts for the Geosynthetics Conference 2023 (5 - 8 February 2023, Kansas City, Missouri). Submit by midnight tonight to have...
IGS North America Launches YouTube Channel

IGS North America Launches YouTube Channel

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The International Geosynthetics Society’s (IGS) US/Canada Chapter (IGS North America) has run a successful series of webinars for the past 5 years. Now, the chapter has launched a YouTube...
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Wow! 12 ICG Receives 500+ Abstracts

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The geosynthetics community had grown a little restless waiting for updates from the organizers of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics. Due to the global covid pandemic, 12 ICG...
Naue Erosion-Stable Road Embankment Feature Image

Naue Publishes Erosion-Stable Road Embankment Document

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Naue is one of the world’s most diverse manufacturers of geosynthetic and affiliated sustainable materials. The company produces nearly every type of geosynthetic and innovative new materials that are...

Podcast: Jean-Louis Vangeluwe on the Future of Geosynthetics

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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...
Titan Environmental Expands

Titan Environmental Expands US Operations

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In 2015, Geosynthetica wrote about the expanding US market of Titan Environmental. The Canada-founded entity grew substantially in its first decade, moving quickly from a small team focused on...
FedIGS Election, Chungsik Yoo

Prof. Yoo Elected FedIGS President, 2022 – 2026

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Professor Chungsik Yoo, who is finishing out his four years of service as President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), will soon shift into another high-profile geotechnical post: President...

von Maubeuge to Speak at Waterproof Membranes 2022

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AMI’s Waterproof Membranes annual conference returns 7 – 9 November 2022 at the Pullman Cologne hotel in Cologne, Germany. The single-track, international conference focuses on market dynamics, technical innovations, manufacturing,...
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EuroGeo 7 Just a Month Away

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The Polish Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is ready to host EuroGeo7, the 7th European Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. The quadrennial conference—delayed two years by the global...

IGS Sustainability eBook Available in 10 Languages

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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...
GeoTalk 2023 - Ryan Kamp

Podcast: Ryan Kamp on Career Paths and Coal Ash

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The latest episode of Geosynthetica's GeoTalk Podcast finds Tamara Tuttle (Atlas International Consulting) interviewing Ryan Kamp, President of Chesapeake Containment Systems, one of the largest geosynthetic installation companies in...
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