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Seaman Corp. CEO named best in 2019

John Crum, CEO of Seaman Corp. Seaman Corp., a leading industrial coated fabrics company, has received recognition by Comparably as having the Best CEO 2019, according to a news release from Seaman Corp. This recognition adds to Seaman’s streak of workplace accolades, including The Perfect Engine Award (2012), Industry Leadership Award (2014) and Evolution of [...]

By |2020-01-03T10:20:08-06:00January 3, 2020|

Raven Industries expands operations to U.S. East Coast

Raven Industries Inc. announced that its Engineered Films Division is expanding its fabrication operations to the East Coast of the United States with the opening of a facility in Waynesboro, Va. This new location will allow Raven Engineered Films to provide a heightened level of service and faster product delivery to customers of its Energy, [...]

By |2020-01-02T13:12:03-06:00January 2, 2020|

Automating leak location surveys

Geomembrane liners are engineered to be high-strength and chemically resistant, yet they remain susceptible to mechanical damage, especially during the installation process, transportation and use-related wear. The costs that companies face in combating this problem are significant, as the vast majority of leak monitoring services are performed manually by highly trained professional members of staff. [...]

By |2021-04-13T11:11:01-05:00December 20, 2019|

FGI CCR short course addresses current regulations and solutions

By Timothy D. Stark and Jennifer Miller The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presented a short course in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov. 6, 2019, at the Center City Building to a sold-out crowd. The short course was organized by the FGI and was offered in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC).   [...]

By |2019-12-16T12:51:34-06:00December 16, 2019|

Call for editorial submissions: Specialty Fabric Showcase 2020

The Specialty Fabrics Review annual Fabric Showcase in the April and May 2020 issues is a great opportunity to give readers a look at your new fabrics—natural, synthetic, woven, nonwoven, electronic, interactive or smart—and how they can help your potential customers do their jobs better. We’ll share the information, in print and online, with thousands [...]

By |2019-12-16T11:15:46-06:00December 16, 2019|

Geosynthetics Conference proceedings archive now available

For the first time, all the Geosynthetics Conference proceedings from 2008 to 2019 (including GeoAmericas 2008) are now available online. Download and/or print the hundreds of published papers on demand. Access is free for all ATA members and ATA digital members. Digital memberships start at $10 per month or $99 per year and include unlimited [...]

By |2019-12-12T11:55:49-06:00December 12, 2019|

Hanes Geo Components announces acquisition of JMD Company

Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, N.C., announced they have reached an agreement to acquire Johnston Morehouse Dickey Company (JMD). JMD is a geosynthetics and mine ventilation manufacturing and supply company headquartered in Bethel Park, Pa. JMD was founded in 1902 and was owned and operated by the Forse family. JMD is a leader in [...]

By |2019-12-09T13:53:35-06:00December 9, 2019|

Thrace-Linq to relocate geotextile needlepunch line from U.S.

In announcing its most recent round of financial results last week, Thrace Group said it would transfer a needlepunch line from its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Thrace-Linq, in South Carolina, to its Don & Low facility located in Forfar, Scotland, with the goal of strengthening and consolidating its presence in the United Kingdom and northwestern Europe.  [...]

By |2019-12-09T10:38:37-06:00December 9, 2019|

Geosynthetics pioneer Robert M. Koerner and wife pass away

Robert M. Koerner and his wife Pauline W. Koerner have passed away. The Koerner family has released information on their passing to GSI Members. The notice to the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) says, “It is with regret and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert M. and Pauline W. Koerner. As you know Bob was [...]

By |2019-12-03T15:05:38-06:00December 3, 2019|

En-Fold® provides all-weather solution at new Pier 17 restaurant

Pier 17 is a massive 300,000 square foot building at the waterfront along the East River in New York City. Encompassing retail, entertainment, architectural features and seasonal attractions, the area is intended to further the transformation of the Seaport district into a true destination. The new cocktail bar, R17, is located on the building’s rooftop [...]

By |2019-12-02T14:00:15-06:00December 2, 2019|
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