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Commerce Dept. rules in geogrid case
January 12th, 2017
Summary The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain biaxial integral geogrid products from the People's Republic of China. The period of investigation is Jan. 1, 2015, through Dec. 31, 2015; with an effective date of Jan. 11, 2017. Background The petitioner in […]
Plenary speakers announced for Geotechnical Frontiers 2017
December 12th, 2016
Roseville, MN – Five plenary speakers will take part in Geotechnical Frontiers 2017, the industry’s largest event, scheduled for March 12-15, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Speaker names were announced Wednesday. “We feel our lecturers are an outstanding group who will provide insight, inspiration and education for our attendees,” said Geotechnical Frontiers 2017 Secretary General Barbara […]
Cantore, Zeller: Keynoters for EC-’17
November 30th, 2016
Cantore, Zeller: Keynoters for EC-’17 “Is the Sky Falling?” is the title of the opening keynote by Jim Cantore at the 2017 edition of the International Erosion Control Association’s Environmental Connection-’17 conference in Atlanta, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Cantore, the well-known meteorologist with the Weather Channel, will discuss changes in weather patterns, predictions for the […]
WasteExpo’17 headed back to New Orleans
October 18th, 2016
In a press release issued this week, organizers announced that WasteExpo 2017 will be held once again in New Orleans, May 8–11 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. So what can you expect at WasteExpo 2017? Technology and innovation will be front-and-center throughout the show floor and in the conference program, with insights on […]
Dr. George Koerner is first recipient of the biennial Robert M. Koerner Award
September 14th, 2016
By Jonathan Curry On June 17 this year, the Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) announced the establishment of the biennial Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture Series. This award was established by the GMA Executive Council to honor Bob Koerner’s monumental impact on the geosynthetics industry and, moving forward, to recognize the outstanding work of other […]
Save the date: 11ICG in Seoul, Korea
August 9th, 2016
The 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) will be held Sept. 16–21, 2018, in Seoul, Korea. 11ICG in Seoul follows previous quadrennial conferences conducted by the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), including 10ICG in Berlin, Germany; 9ICG in Guarujá, Brazil; and 8ICG in Yokohama, Japan. The theme of the 11ICG is “Geosynthetics: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable […]
EPA issues final actions to cut methane emissions from MSW landfills
July 18th, 2016
In a press release issued July 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced steps to further reduce emissions of methane-rich gas from municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. The EPA’s release stated: “Cost-effective updates will strengthen requirements for new, modified and existing landfills, and will provide important climate and public health benefits.” Under final rules, […]
‘Largest green roof in the world’ proposed for Silicon Valley project
June 15th, 2016
Source: Geosynthetics Magazine Last year, Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly unveiled plans to convert an ageing shopping center in California’s Silicon Valley into a vast development featuring the world’s largest green roof. Viñoly, the architect behind London’s controversial Walkie Talkie building and the skinny 432 Park Avenue skyscraper in New York, will work with OLIN Landscape Architects […]
Brawler increases fabrication capacity
June 9th, 2016
Source: Geosynthetics Magazine Houston-based Brawler Industries announced in a May press release that it has increased geomembrane fabrication capacity at its Midland and Pleasanton facilities in Texas. The release stated that: Brawler’s new fabrication capacity now allows for up to 670 feet of fabrication with no butt-seams. • New multi-sealer technology is capable of producing 8,000-pound […]
GMA’s 2016 government relations program is in full swing
June 1st, 2016
Source: Geosynthetics Magazine By Jonathan Curry March 2016 was a great month for GMA to ramp up its 2016 federal and state lobbying efforts. GMA members and I had the opportunity to meet with three federal agencies in Washington, D.C. These meetings allowed GMA to educate government officials about the benefits of geosynthetic materials and […]