The Power of One
12/02/2008
This year, Oregon-based BTL moved into a cavernous new facility--one that can finally meet its project demands. This is the second facility expansion move for BTL in only a few years. One project that underscores the advantages of the new headquarters is the 105,000 sq. ft. single-panel of 20-mil geomembrane that the company fabricated for a pond liner project in Wisconsin. Read the case study here. ID:
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Press Brief, 2 December 2008
12/02/2008
We have a number of stories were following in the global press that may interest users of geosynthetics. A handful of them are highlighted on our Press Brief page along with news of events we've added to our database. More updates will be available as stories are produced and events announced throughout the day. Visit the Press Brief page. ID:
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In Control
12/02/2008
Malaysia-based Star Online reports that Khazanah Nasional Bhd aims to become the largest shrimp producer in Malaysia by the end of 2009. The company's Blue Archipelago Bhd has launched a plan to expand or develop the capacity of three shrimp aquaculture facilities, such as the previously underperforming Kerpan farm. They espouse a highly controlled production method. Geomembrane-lined aquaculture pits are used frequently in controlled developments and can help increase yields. ID:
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Guyana Looks to US Investment
12/01/2008
As the Caribbean and the rest of the world are still grappling with the global food crisis, Guyana is seeking to sell its vast land and water resources to United States investors as an area suitable for agriculture and aquaculture investment. Read more in the Caribbean Net News. ID:
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GeoAfrica Generates Tremendous Interest
12/01/2008
The organizing committee for GeoAfrica 2009 have announced a new schedule for abstract review and comment, due to the receipt of more than twice the number of abstracts they'd expected. The expert review teams have been overwhelmed (but quite pleased). Notification and modification requests will now be sent out by 30 December 2008. Final acceptance/rejection of abstracts will come by 30 January 2009. Full papers will be due by 28 February 2009. The event will take place as planned 2-5 September 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa. ID:
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Permathene's New Contact Information
11/24/2008
Permathene provides complete geosolutions from design through to installation of lining systems (GCL's, HDPE, gas proof barriers), geotextiles (woven, nonwoven, high strength), erosion control and sediment control, dewatering, etc. The company has recently opened a new facility in Sydney, Australia. Get the latest contact information for Permathene on the company's profile page. ID:
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AZOM's Version of "From Russia with Love"
11/21/2008
The A to Z of Materials (AZOM) website has published an account of the global waterproofing membranes industry from Russia to the Middle East, including market information revealed at the recent Waterproof Membranes 2008 event in Cologne, Germany. ID:
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