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New network rail certificate of acceptance for Tensar TriAx TX190L Geogrid in rail track ballast and sub-ballast applications

Tensar TriAx TX190L geogrid has been developed specifically to improve rail track ballast stability and so maintain track geometry. Its unique advantages are recognised in the November 2012 issue of Certificate No. PA05/05505 by Network Rail’s ...

Jan. 8, 2013

Tensar International continues global expansion with New Russian Plant

Tensar International has signed an agreement to build a manufacturing plant in Russia. Tensar is the majority shareholder in this joint venture, with remaining investment coming from Russian partners. Don Meltzer, CEO of US parent company, Tensar ...

Oct. 1, 2012

Tensar Erosion Control Technology brings vegetated bank benefits to suds surface water control schemes

Increased local authority investment is required to improve water courses and surface drainage for water control and flood alleviation, following Government SUDS initiatives. As an alternative to hard stone and concrete finishes, Tensar ...

Sep. 25, 2012

Railway track maintenance requirements could be halved with Tensar TriAx Geogrid

The Tensar TriAx TX190L has been developed specifically for improving rail track ballast stability and reducing sleeper settlement. This leads to a reduced maintenance cycle frequency and life cycle cost saving for rail networks. TX190L is a new ...

Sep. 19, 2012

Tensar Geogrid technology offers sustainable solutions for Rail Trackbed and structure stability

Tensar International has led the world in the design and manufacture of trackbed stabilisation, ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement solutions since the 1970s. Continuous development and innovation of geogrids and geotextiles, including many ...

Sep. 19, 2012

Resisting subsidence pitfalls with Tensartech retaining wall solutions

Extensive underground mining in south Poland posed a significant challenge to construction of the A1 motorway which forms part of the connection between the Czech border, Piekary Slaskie and on to northern Poland. To accommodate potential ...

Jul. 27, 2012

Tensar announces closure of $175 million restructured credit facility with a group of lenders agented by GE Antares Capital

April [30], 2012 –Tensar Corporation (“Tensar”) announced today the successful closure of a restructured $175,000,000 credit facility with a group of lenders agented by GE Antares Capital. The proceeds from the financing will ...

May 1, 2012

Tensar expands global outlook

Two internal promotions, Joe Cavanaugh and Ian Fraser, emphasize the world-wide vision of the Tensar International business. From January 2012, Joe Cavanaugh has been appointed Vice President and General Manager for Europe Africa and the Middle ...

Mar. 7, 2012

Tensar civil engineers join world’s elite

Chaido Doulala-Rigby (Yuli), Chief Engineer Tensar International, and Mike Dobie, Tensar Regional Manager Asia Pacific, have both recently been admitted as Fellows of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the world’s oldest professional ...

Jan. 9, 2012

Tensar Corporation Promotes Robert Vevoda to Chief Operating Officer

Tensar Corporation, announced today Robert Vevoda has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Vevoda will be responsible for global manufacturing operations in addition to heading up commercial operations as President ...

Jan. 4, 2012

Tensar corporation makes major investment to increase geogrid production capacity

Tensar Corporation the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization, is making a major investment to increase the output capacity of its geogrid production plant in Morrow, Ga. Expansion in the production will come on stream in 2012 ...

Oct. 17, 2011

Tensar wins patent cases against Chinese infringers

International ground stabilization specialist, Tensar®, has successfully defended its TriAx® product range against several Chinese patent infringements. The TriAx geogrid – patented in many countries around the world by Tensar ...

Sep. 22, 2011

Waterways & Flood Control Expert, Dr. –Ing Michael Heibaum appointed as 2012 – 2013 Mercer Lecturer

The Mercer Lecture selection committee, chaired by Professor Fumio Tatsuoka, has announced that Dr.-Ing. Michael Heibaum has been appointed as the next lecturer for the 2012 – 2013 Mercer Lecture Series. He will be delivering his presentation ...

Jul. 28, 2011

Tensar retains the old with the new in steel city

Construction of the basement car park and foundations for a superstore, on a steep site in Sheffield, meant building over and in front of an existing Victorian wall which could not be structurally loaded. Tensar International designed an innovative ...

Jul. 22, 2011

Tensar featured in ukti major event expertise publication

UK Trade & Investment have launched a new directory entitled “Springboard to Success – UK Major Event Expertise” to promote the UK’s world-class expertise in delivering the infrastructure, specialist technology, services ...

Jul. 19, 2011

Tensar international to assume CONTECH construction products’ distribution business for Tensar Biaxial and Triax geogrid products

After 25 years of successful collaboration, Tensar International Corporation, and CONTECH Construction Products, Inc. have mutually agreed that Tensar will take on distribution responsibility for geogrid products in the United States. Under the ...

Apr. 21, 2011

Tensar international responds to sustained polymer cost escalation

Tensar International Corporation, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization, has increased prices for its subgrade improvement and road base reinforcement geogrid products globally. The 10 percent increase, effective May 2, has ...

Apr. 4, 2011

Tensar temporary sacrifice helps complete missing link

Along the Dishforth to Leeming section of the North Yorkshire A1 upgrade, new carriageways are being built adjacent to the in-use existing highway. By using a Tensartech TR2 Wall solution to create a temporary structure while raising a below grade ...

Mar. 23, 2011

Tensar smooths fans` road to Euro 2012

Tensartech TW1 structural and retaining walls are being installed in a new raised dual carriageway to bypass the historic City of Wroclaw in South East Poland. The road will give access to the new Miejski Stadium in time for its role in the UEFA ...

Feb. 24, 2011

Tensar supports Roman Villa recreation for C4

The proposal to recreate a Roman Villa/ Bath House on an English Heritage site at Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury, for Channel 4’s January 20, 2011 programme ‘Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’ , was made possible by constructing it on a ...

Jan. 28, 2011

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