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Trends in the geotextiles industry
October 13th, 2025
A version of this article originally appeared in Geosynthetics 2025 Trends & Innovations. AGRU’s latest IDSs have effectively replaced earlier, more expensive soil/aggregate drainage systems by offering better shear strength and drainage performance along with lower costs, material requirements, and installation times. Photo courtesy of AGRU. Continued growth, multiple company mergers and some product innovation […]
HUESKER Nederland and partners are developing GeoDuct, a circular viaduct
November 22nd, 2021
Photograph courtesy of ZJA Infrastructure projects have large ecological footprints with an environmental impact due to the extraction, processing, and transport of resources and materials. However, large parts of the existing Dutch infrastructure are due to be replaced or renovated soon. The demand for innovative solutions is becoming increasingly urgent, especially with the national ambition […]
HUESKER introduces new geotextile bag product and provides coastal protection with geotextile container systems
September 17th, 2021
Large-format tubes and bags as effective erosion protection for banks, coasts and harbors Coastal protection with geotextile SoilTain Tubes in Ayamonte, Spain. Photograph courtesy of HUESKER Group In the era of climate change, sea level rise and an increasing number of extreme weather events, not only new strategies and solution concepts are required but also […]
HUESKER implements first high-performance robot
September 8th, 2021
The HUESKER Group, a manufacturer of technical high-performance textiles for civil engineering, agriculture, industry and lightweight construction, along with ABB, a pioneer in robotics and automation, have developed a high-performance robot used for handling and palletizing heavy yarn reels. In one of its production plants, which produces base yarn also made from 100 percent recycled […]
HUESKER Inc. celebrates 30 years
April 8th, 2021
April 4, 2021, marked an exciting milestone for HUESKER Inc. as the company celebrated its 30th anniversary. HUESKER Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of geosynthetics in North America. Over the past 30 years, HUESKER Inc. has provided quality geotextiles along with innovative engineering solutions and excellent customer service. The company’s team of engineers […]
HUESKER Group launches Fortrac T eco PET recycled yarn geogrid
March 8th, 2021
HUESKER Group announced that the Fortrac T geogrid is now available in the ecoLine version. The flexible, resilient geogrid for reinforced soil structures is made from 100% recycled polyester (PET) yarns. The company had previously introduced another product in the ecoLine, HaTelit C eco asphalt reinforcement, also made from recycled PET yarns. By dispensing with […]
50 years of HUESKER HaTelit asphalt reinforcement
February 9th, 2021
A success story that began 50 years ago: HaTelit asphalt reinforcements were first used in road construction in 1971. Today, they lead conventional rehabilitation methods in terms of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Potholes, cracks and deformations are not only an annoyance for every car or bicycle user, they also pose a great danger to traffic participants […]
HUESKER to sponsor webinar on soil reinforcement products
August 27th, 2019
HUESKER Inc. will host a free webinar, “Relevant Properties of Soil Reinforcement Products,” on Sept. 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetics can be manufactured from different polymers. The mechanical behavior of geosynthetic products depend on the material used for their fabrication. This webinar will address important concepts related to strength, stress/strain behavior […]
HUESKER introduces ecoLine geogrids
July 23rd, 2019
HUESKER launched the world’s first geogrid made from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). With the introduction of the new ecoLine, the company is focusing on even more environmentally friendly solutions that conserve natural resources during production and offer the same quality as their conventional counterparts. The market launch starts with the HaTelit C asphalt reinforcement […]
HUESKER to host free webinar on canal lining systems
June 24th, 2019
HUESKER will sponsor a free webinar, “Canal Lining Systems,” on June 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar will focus on HUESKER’s Canal3 lining system. The Canal3 geocomposite provides superior puncture properties for various site conditions from smooth to rough subgrades. Canal3 is cost-effective and reduces installation time due to wider-width materials. […]