October 2020

  • Published On: October 27, 2020

    Moss, a leading global provider of experiential marketing solutions for events, exhibits, retail and corporate environments, has named Jason Popp as president and CEO, effective Nov. 2, 2020. Jason Popp, newly appointed president and CEO of Moss. A well-known executive in the global events industry, Popp was previously president of international at GES, a leading [...]

  • Published On: October 23, 2020

    Propex GeoSolutions received the Sustainability Project of the Year Award for its Mountain Creek Streambank Stabilization project from Building Recognition in Chattanooga (BRIC). This award recognizes projects that are significant to the Tennessee Valley and address the triple bottom line of sustainability. Additionally, Propex was awarded Innovative Collaboration of the Year. “We are honored to [...]

  • Published On: October 22, 2020

    As we continue to deal with the implications of the pandemic, the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is making every effort to maintain our influence with federal and state governments to position our industry for success. We have been successful in connecting virtually with individual congressional members during these “shelter in” months. With this success we [...]

  • Published On: October 21, 2020

    The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) of Waste Containment Systems,” on November 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. This presentation focuses on geosynthetics used in containment systems. [...]

  • Published On: October 20, 2020

    The February/March 2021 issue of Geosynthetics magazine will include a look at new products and services. To participate, here is what you need to do: 1. Fill out the online form for each product/service (submit up to 3) at  https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/showcase-submission/. 2. Attach a product description/press release for each product/service. The form will ask you: What [...]

  • Published On: October 19, 2020

    The Geosynthetics Specifier's Guide is the industry’s complete print and online product sourcing tool. Thousands of companies use this guide to purchase products within the geosynthetics market. ATA is offering you the opportunity to display your products in the 2021 Geosynthetics Specifier's Guide. Click on https://www.textiles.org/buyers-guide/ to get started. Submit by Nov. 9, 2020 Become an advertiser or a [...]

  • Published On: October 16, 2020

    Geosynthetics play a vital role in the containment of solid and liquid waste in landfills, mining, energy, construction, and oil and gas applications. To help design engineers accurately specify the materials needed, Solmax has launched an online resource for engineers–its Geosynthetic Drainage Tool. Geosynthetics are used to contain, drain and protect, but specifications will be [...]

  • Published On: October 16, 2020

    There is still time to register for the Virtual Waste Containment System Design Seminar. This event will take place Oct. 20–22, 2020, in a three-day webinar format series. Experience all the benefits of the in-person event virtually from the comfort of your own location. Download the event flyer here. For more information or to register, visit [...]

  • Published On: October 15, 2020

    IKO, a global leader in the manufacture of residential and commercial roofing products and insulation, has announced that it has struck a deal in which it intends to acquire Axter’s waterproofing membrane division from the SMAC group. An information and consultation process is currently underway with the relevant stakeholders and will be completed before the [...]

  • Published On: October 14, 2020

    By Javaid M. Alvi, Ph.D., and Jahangir J. Kabir, Ph.D., P.E The project site is a triangular-shaped property located at the intersection of Raleigh Avenue and West Liberty Avenue in the Borough of Dormont, Allegheny County, Pa. (Figure 1). The site housed two Nissan buildings, one with a showroom at the top floor and the [...]