Solmax discusses why choosing your extrusion welding rod matters, and the best ways to perform an extrusion weld on a geomembrane. Extrusion welding is a highly effective seaming method that’s primarily used for detailed patching work on polymeric geomembranes such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). It also works well for seams around pipes, especially those in areas that are difficult to access …

GSI landfill covers webinar on May 11 will focus on the various components included in geosynthetic final covers for solid waste landfills. The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Landfill Covers: Past-Present-Emerging,” on May 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates …

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) chose Montreal to host 13ICG, to be held Sept. 13–16, 2026, in Canada for the first time. The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) announced that Montreal, Que., Canada, has been selected to host the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics (13ICG) in 2026. The bidding process began last August, when IGS President Chungsik …

The conference Organizing Committee emphasized the Geosynthetics Conference 2023 abstract deadline is April 29—a week away. The Geosynthetics Conference 2023 Organizing Committee is planning the program for the conference, to be held Feb. 5–8, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. With the April 29 deadline fast approaching, the committee says now is the time to submit …

Concrete Canvas and Titan renew/expand partnership for distribution of geosynthetic concrete composite mats in Canada and the western U.S. U.K.-based Concrete Canvas Ltd. and Canada-based Titan Environmental Containment Ltd. announced the renewal of their sales partnership after signing of a new three-year Canadian distribution agreement that continues to make Titan the exclusive distributor for Concrete …

Layfield’s Fraser joins GSI board of advisors, bringing his 40+ years’ experience in the geosynthetics industry to GSI. The Layfield Group Ltd. announced that Brian Fraser, vice president of business development for Layfield Geosynthetics, has been appointed to the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) board of advisors as the barrier group representative. About Fraser Fraser has 40+ …

AGRU America Inc. explores landfill closure regulations and requirements, highlighting landfill closure best practices from the perspective of a geosynthetics manufacturer. Landfill containment is a complicated business. Regulations, leachate and gas production, elevated temperatures, chemical reactions, and liner degradation are considerations that engineers must analyze when designing a landfill containment system. Add to that the …

Geo Conference 2023 exhibitor space is filling up fast; it’s time to book a booth to secure your ideal location on the show floor. Geo Conference 2023 exhibitor space is now open for booking. The conference, to be held in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 5–8, 2023, will be co-located with the International Erosion Control Association …

Naue GmbH & Co. geotextile containers and geotextiles offer coastal protection with geosynthetics along the shoreline of Thorpe, England. Through a partnership involving the Suffolk Coastal District, the U.K.’s Environment Agency and local residents, work to improve coastal defenses at Thorpeness, England, has included Naue GmbH & Co. KG Secutex Soft Rock geotextile containers and …

Seaman Corp. describes a rare opportunity for inspecting a 6-year-old geomembrane at the Knoxville, Tenn., World’s Fair Park. By Felon Wilson, Industrial Fabrics Business Director, Seaman Corp. The lake at the Knoxville, Tenn., 1982 World’s Fair Park was relined with the XR-5 geomembrane in March 2016. Seaman Corp. first published a video case history about the …