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Geofabrics Drainage at the World Cup
03/12/2010
When footballers from 32 countries take to the sporting fields of South Africa to compete in the 2010 World Cup a product made from recycled plastic bottles will be keeping their feet dry. More than 20 km of the Megaflo drainage system from Australian company Geofabrics has been installed at Soccer City in Johannesburg, where the final will be played, and at numerous other stadium sites. ID:
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India: Paving Roads the Geotextile Way
03/12/2010
Countries like India are beginning to discover the benefits of using geotextiles in road building. Frances Penwill-Cook uncovers the challenges that lie ahead for the geotextile industry. An international symposium on geotextiles in India predicted the increased use of geotextiles could be in the region of 15% a year. Yet, within India, there are still specifications to be approved and awareness to be raised before geotextile products can meet their full predicted potential. ID:
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Sika further expands its construction sealant business in Japan
03/12/2010
Sika AG announces that its subsidiary Sika (Japan) Ltd. has acquired the construction sealant business of Henkel Japan Ltd. The acquired business includes the well-known trademarks, Bellace and Duribbon, which are well established in the Japanese construction market with annual sales of JPY 1115 mn (approx. CHF 12.3 mn). With this acquisition, Sika will complement its Sikaflex range and strengthen its market position in the Japanese construction sealant market. Relevant sales and technical employees have agreed to transfer to Sika (Japan) Ltd. ID:
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New Website for International GCL Event
03/12/2010
SKZ, with scientific committee support from Cemagref and the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), will host the 3rd International Symposium on Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GBR-C 2k10) 15-16 September 2010 at the Fortress Marienberg in Würzburg, Germany. Technical sessions will address shear and mechanical behaviour of GCLs, chemical resistance of GCLs, testing of GCLs under unsaturated conditions, behaviour of GCLs in landfill covers (case studies), regulations, new concepts and developments in the use of GCLs, and GCLs for hydraulic and construction applications. Visit the conference's new website. ID:
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Precision Becomes First Foreign Geosynthetic Laboratory to be CMA Certified
03/11/2010
Three short years after opening their first laboratory in the Chinese market in 2006, Precision Geosynthetic Laboratories International (PGLI) is thrilled to announce they are the First Foreign Geosynthetic Laboratory to be certified by the CMA (China Metrology Accreditation). This Accredidation allows PGLI to reaffirm to their customers they are receiving the highest level of quality testing available. A CMA certification allows PGLI to issue reports with the CMA mark, which is accepted by the Chinese Government for evaluation of a products quality and safety. It is also used for the conformance to the mandatory standards in China. ID:
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Dewatering with Tubes to Maximize Reservoir Capacity
03/10/2010
HDR has performed reservoir analysis for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority in Virginia. During a public meeting, an HDR representative reported very favorable conditions at the reservoir site and that dredging could help maximize the site's capacity. The study estimated the reservoir's water storage volume at a minimum 1,247 million gallons. The estimated dredging volume totals 1.54 million cubic yards of sediment. Part of the presentation included a video showing how geotextile tubes are used for dewatering. ID:
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Busy Days for Kaytech
03/10/2010
The African geosynthetics industry, and particularly South Africa's experts, took center stage last September during GeoAfrica 2009, which was the first African regional conference on geosynthetics. One of that region's main players is South Africa-based Kaytech, a wide-ranging manufacturer and distributor of materials for road construction and maintenance, drainage and filtration, erosion control, waterproofing, separation and reinforcement. Kaytech is growing steadily in the international market, both from its headquarters and through expanding its involvement elsewhere. ID:
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Propex Focused on Technology, Innovation, and Financial Strength
03/10/2010
One year after being acquired by a private equity group, the leadership at Propex Operating Company, LLC, says that the emerging economic recovery will find the company ideally positioned to leverage its global and U.S. assets for optimal growth and profitability. Propex is a global leader in the development, design and manufacturing of brands and products for its customers. The business is grouped into four operating units including Geosynthetics, Performance Technologies, Concrete Solutions and Furnishing Solutions. Read more. ID:
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China Erosion Forum Facilitates Access to the Chinese Market
03/10/2010
A group led by International Erosion Control Association (IECA) members Tony Chu and past president Doug Wimble is planning the "Shenzhen Environmental Protection Industry Development Forum" with both local and national Chinese governmental and environmental agencies. The forum will bring together Chinese government officials, leading Chinese erosion research institutes and erosion-related companies to network and develop strategies to assist the Chinese government in further addressing the country's environmental issues. It is hoped that the event will generate momentum to form an IECA China Chaper. Read more. ID:
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TRI to Host Next CQA Week April 12-16
03/10/2010
TRI/Environmental will host another CQA Week that offers essential education in these areas during the week of 12 November 2010 at its Austin, Texas campus. Activities will include both classroom and field study (in on-site test pits) of liner integrity surveys--also known as, leak location--with electrical resistivity testing; two days of QA/QC short courses on geosynthetic installation and use of compact clay and geosynthetic clay liners; and the CQA Certification Exam from the Geosynthetic Institute's (GSI) CQA Inspectors Certification Program. Learn more about it here. ID:
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Register Now for MECA Conference
03/09/2010
Join more than 270 professionals from around the state and region for the Minnesota Erosion Control Association's (MECA) 22nd Annual Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Conference & Trade Show, 11-12 March 2010 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in St. Cloud. Network with stormwater and erosion control professionals from around the Midwest and learn about cutting edge projects, innovative designs and products. Visit www.mnerosion.org for the conference brochure and registration link, or call MECA at +1 763 478 3267. ID:
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Geo-Frontiers 2011 Abstracts Deadline Extended to March 15
03/09/2010
Geo-Frontiers 2011 brings together the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). It will be held 13-16 March 2011 in Dallas, Texas. The conference organizers have announced an extension to the abstract submission deadline. Abstracts will now be accepted through 15 March 2010. ID:
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