geosynthetic News
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Project of the Month: Crazy Horse Landfill
This month, International Lining Technology would like to revisit a project from 2011. Our company was hired to install more than 2 million square feet of 50 Mil LLDPE, Supergrip net and 50 Microspike at the Crazy Horse Landfill in Salinas, California. Our crew of more that 15 employees worked from June 2011 until the end of that year to complete the job. International Lining Technology is one ...
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Project of the Month: Cummings Road Landfill
This month, International Lining Technology is featuring one of our latest completed projects. Our team of 12 employees just finished installing 558,935 square feet of 60 Mil HDPE and 8-ounce Geotextile at the Cummings Road Landfill in Eureka, California. They started the project on July 15, and the project was completed less than two months later by September. International Lining Technology ...
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Project of the Month: American Avenue Landfill
This month, International Lining Technology would like to feature the American Avenue landfill project in Kerman, California. Superintendent Dave Hartman and a crew of 11 started the project in August 2012 and completed it in December of the same year. They installed more than 2.1 million square feet of 60 mil HDPE, Geonet, Textile and Benotmat. International Lining Technology is one of the ...
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What is the difference between geomembrane and geosynthetic clay liners?
Geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are both materials used in civil and environmental engineering for containment and barrier applications, but they have distinct differences:1. **Composition**:- **Geomembrane**: Geomembranes are synthetic sheets made from materials such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). They ...
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Announcement: Approved Installation Contractor Status
We are committed to being an industry professional; We have increased the standard of quality in the geomembrane installation industry; and We have differentiated Fabtech from other companies who do not employ the business practices required by IAGI’s AIC program. In addition: Fabtech is a Corporate Member of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and a Company Member of the ...
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GSE Environmental Hosts Coal Ash Technical Seminar
GSE Holding, Inc., (NYSE:GSE) the leading global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, held a Coal Ash Technical Seminar on October 18 in Chantilly, VA. The seminar, led by a panel of seven of the world’s top geosynthetics experts, covered a variety of topics of concern to the coal ash industry, particularly in regard to coal ash combustion and storage. ...
By Solmax
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GSE announces resignation of Executive Vice President and CFO
GSE Holding, Inc. (the "Company" or "GSE") (NYSE: GSE), a leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, today announced the resignation of William F. Lacey as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lacey will continue to oversee the Company's financial operations until a new chief ...
By Solmax
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Post-Closure Care of MSW Landfills – GSI White Paper 42
Nearly a decade ago, the Geosynthetic Institute published results of its first survey on Regulatory Status of Post-Closure Care of MSW Landfills in the United States. That publication was GSI White Paper #17. Thirty-states responded to the first survey. In the years since, GSI members and affiliated stakeholders in geosynthetics and waste management have requested a new survey be issued, ...
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International Lining Technology project of the month: Port Angeles landfill
International Lining Technology’s featured project of the month takes us to Port Angeles landfill in Washington state. In January, a 12-man crew recently completed this project using 40-mil textured, turf and boots. The work site is located on a cliff next to the Pacific Ocean and was surrounded by a lush forest. The Regional Transfer Center includes a recycling center, water treatment ...
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GSE Environmental Offers New Leak Location Textured Geomembrane Products
GSE Holding, Inc., (NYSE:GSE) the leading global manufacturer and provider of geosynthetic lining products and services, is pleased to announce the release of a new Leak Location geomembrane with a textured conductive bottom layer. This new combination of unique features provides engineers with increased shear performance for improved slope stability, while also allowing installers to perform ...
By Solmax
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The Greening of Bali’s Largest Landfill
The Indonesian island of Bali is one of the world’s most well-known tourist destinations. It provides critical economic vitality to the province, with tourism accounting for more than 70% of its economy. Much of the island’s success is rooted in the natural beauty of its coastlines and forested mountain slopes. However, just 9km from the Ngurah Rai International Airport is the largest ...
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GSE Environmental to Present at The William Blair & Company 32nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 13th
GSE Environmental (the "Company" or "GSE") (NYSE: GSE), today announced that Mark Arnold, President and CEO, will be presenting at the William Blair & Company 32nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 13th at 11:20 a.m. Central Time at The Four Seasons in Chicago, IL. An audio of this presentation will be available through the following link: http://wsw.com/webcast/blair44/gse/ The ...
By Solmax
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WRAP study shows reduced carbon, cost and landfill through innovative approach to civil engineering challenges
Working with Capita Symonds to produce a new guidance report on the use of Geosystems in civil engineering, WRAP believes significant economic and environmental savings can be made through this creative approach. ‘Geosystems’ embody the innovative range of technologies, processes and materials which help enable the construction industry to reduce waste to landfill and reduce carbon emissions, by ...
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GSE Holding Announces Groundbreaking of New Manufacturing Facility in China
GSE Holding, Inc. (NYSE:GSE), a leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, today held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new manufacturing facility located in the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in China. In addition to company officials, the ceremony was attended by representatives from ...
By Solmax
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Geosynthetics for CCR Containment and Closure
New federal regulations on the disposal of coal combustion residuals represent new approaches in response to events where coal ash has been inadvertently released from impoundments, the blowing of contaminants into the air and the leakage of potential contaminants into groundwater. “The rule establishes technical requirements for landfills and surface impoundments under Subtitle D of the ...
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Using the Unusable: More Landfills Becoming Sources of Renewable Energy
The EPA’s RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative is picking up steam. The effort, launched in 2008, encourages the reuse of contaminated lands, landfills and mine sites for renewable energy generation. The agency’s Action Plan 2.0, released last fall, details how far the program has come and what is being done to expand it. “The cleanup and revitalization of contaminated ...
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How Long Will Geomembrane Last?
Organizations choosing from among geomembrane products evaluate options based on vital factors including containment ability, stability, and chemical resistance. So it’s only natural that they should wonder how long they can expect their chosen geomembrane to last. The answer is a complicated one. Geosynthetics magazine has reported “how all PE, whether HD or LLD, are not ...
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Geomembrane HDPE Liner for Landfill Project in Indonesia
Geomembrane HDPE liner is also known as HDPE impermeable geomembrane. BPM geomembrane HDPE liner products include smooth geomembrane, textured geomembrane and composite geomembrane. Geomembrane HDPE liner is made from high quality polyethylene primary resin with the addition of carbon black, anti-aging agent, anti-ultraviolet absorbent and stabilizer using the world class advanced ...
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CETCO Announces New PVC Product Lines
AMCOL INTERNATIONAL (NYSE:ACO) CETCO SUBSIDIARY ANNOUNCES NEW PVC PRODUCT LINES ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - CETCO Lining Technologies Group, manufacturer of environmental products and quality geosynthetic materials, announces the addition of prefabricated PVC panels to its portfolio of products for engineered liner systems for waste and liquid containment applications. These geomembranes ...
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Butyl Products Group increases staffing level by over 50%
Billericay based Butyl Products Group recently acquired the assets and goodwill of Landline Limited making them one of the UK’s foremost liquid containment solution specialists, with more industry experience than any other manufacturer and installer throughout Europe. “We’re absolutely delighted to be able to welcome several of Landline’s personnel to enhance our ...
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