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International Erosion Control Association Joins the Constant Contact Business Partner Program
03/15/2010
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) has joined the Constant Contact Business Partner Program to provide members and other industry professionals with easy-to-use email marketing, event marketing and online survey products to help them build strong, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact®, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing and online survey tools for organizations and businesses. ID:
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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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A Noble Endeavor
03/12/2010
The Alfred Noble Prize recognizes a published technical paper of exceptional merit whose author is 35 years of age or younger. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Noble Prize. Eligible papers must have been published between May 2008 and June 2009. In addition to publicity you will receive in ASCE media, Noble Award winners receive a special certificate and may be eligible for a cash prize. Nominations are due by May 1. 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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Geo-Florida 2010 Event Report
03/10/2010
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute held its annual event in West Palm Beach, Florida 20-24 February 2010. And I am very pleased to report that the event was vibrant with a broad range of activity and healthy level of attendance. One of the remarkable characteristics of this event was the diversity of both attendee specializations and subject matters covered. Every facet of industry and academia seemed to be represented by the 850+ attendees. The 3.5-day technical program was so completely full that at times it was difficult for attendees to choose which of the sessions to attend. Read more from Elizabeth Peggs. 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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New Compounding World Issue
03/09/2010
The latest issue of Compounding World magazine is now available for viewing on-line. Use the link below to see our March 2010 edition in full. This issue includes articles on polymer distribution strategies; developments in antioxidants; the inside story on extruder design; concerns over RoHS revisions; nanotubes are the talk of Tokyo; Chemtura shifts its focus; and more. ID:
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