Geosynthetic News Alerts (GNA)

Titan Develop New Geogrid Roadway Design Tool
Titan Road Design Calculator | Geogrid Roadway Design Tool (Blog) (Link to Tool)

Geomembrane Durability & Failure Lab Acquired by Forensic Loss Group

Atarfil Becomes First Geosynthetic Manufacturer to Achieve B Corp Certification for Verified Social and Environmental Performance

LEGAL NEWS

Pricewaterhouse Coopers Alleges JDS Energy and Mining Did Shoddy Work on Heap Leach Stack that Failed
the suit claims, JDS did not follow construction plans laid out by another company and purchased a substandard “geomembrane liner” intended to prevent contamination from leaching into the ground.

FINANCIAL NEWS

Tensar Parent Announces 2026 Q3 Results Reporting Net Earnings of $173 mill
Tensar profitability accelerated year-over-year due to the strong demand environment and cost control actions.

CMC Q3 FY2026 Slides While the Tensar Soil Stabilization Business Saw Profitability Accelerate
both year-over-year and sequentially on strong demand, driven by InterAx® products serving mega projects in energy and data center verticals

INDUSTRY NEWS

Prof. Kerry Rowe + AI: a Global Geosynthetics Knowledge Engine Available at Every Question, Every Hour
The Prof. Kerry Rowe’s 24/7 AI Companion allows instant access to his extensive knowledge of geosynthetics

Geofabrics Releases EPDs for Megaflo® Green and Bidim® Green

Introducing Curved Spike Textured Geomembranes [PDF]

Maccaferri Makes Global Power Move, Names New Sales Strategy Chief

Prof. Kerry Rowe Explores Effect of Ammonia, PFAS and Landfill Leachate on Antioxidant Depletion from HDPE Geomembranes [PDF]

Texel Industries Secures AASHTO Compliance Certificate for Geotextiles

Webinar – Puncture Performance of Geomembranes in Cold Regions (10 July 2026)
Bret Lingwall & Calvin Thom U.S. Bureau of Reclamation & South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

World Bank Funds BGM Liners for Irrigation Canals

NEW PATENTS

Watershed Geo Develops New Method and Apparatus for Producing Textured Geomembranes [PDF]

Tensar Develop Site Verification Field Test Kit for Geogrid Stabilized Roadways and Other Infrastructure [PDF]

WINFAB Develop Geotextiles Configured for Moisture Management

PEOPLE & ROLES

Saint Gobain Seeking Technical Support Manager – Geotextiles

Maccaferri Makes Global Power Move, Names New Sales Strategy Chief

Spotlight on Graham Horgan of Huesker

Damien McIntyre of Huesker Introduces Himself

GEOMEMBRANES

Unsaturated Seepage Below Geomembrane with Holed Wrinkles Affecting Landfill Composite Liners for Groundwater Protection [PDF]

SMART GEOSYNTHETICS

Smart Geosynthetics for Real-time Monitoring of Slope Stability in Urban Landfills [PDF]

GEOTEXTILES

Evaluation of Geotextile-Based Adsorption System in a Pilot Scale Test Simulating Runoff Contaminated with Petroleum Products and Heavy Metals

Graphene Oxide/Geotextile Bioretention Systems for Enhanced and Stable Nitrate Removal Under Stormwater Conditions

Examining the Effectiveness of Wicking Geosynthetics in Removing Moisture from Transportation Infrastructures

Consolidation Behaviour of Geotextile-Assisted Vacuum Preloading (GEVP) for Dredged Soil

Basalt Thread Geotextiles Which Do Not Liberate or Shed Microplastics in the Environment

Producing an Eco-friendly Scour Protection by Microbiologically-induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) on Geotextiles

Embodied Intelligence for Soil Health toward Sustainable Smart Agriculture: Sensing the Soil with Flexible Geotextiles Sensors

Smart Soil: Evaluating the Use of Geotextiles and AI-Predicted Settlements in Foundation Engineering

A Comprehensive Study on the Mechanical Performance of Geotextile-Wrapped Stone Columns under Triaxial Stress Conditions: Experiment, Numerical Simulation, and Analytical Model

Comprehensive Review on Synthetic and Natural Geotextiles Used in Civil Engineering Structures

GEOGRIDS

Selection of Geosynthetic Reinforcement Stiffness for 3D Numerical Modelling of GRS Abutments under Service Load Conditions

Sensor-Based Assessment of Moisture Dynamics in Geogrid-Geotextile Reinforced Slopes

Smart Geosynthetics for Real-Time Monitoring of Slope Stability in Urban Landfills

Experimental Study and Analysis of Performance of Back-to-Back MSE Walls Under Static Loading

Investigation of Cyclic Shear Characteristics of Geogrid–Calcareous Sand Interface under Large-Scale Direct Shear Test

Dynamic Characteristics of Geogrid-Reinforced Foamed Lightweight Soil Under Cyclic Loading

Geosynthetic Testing Group Acquired by McLarens Halliwell

Halliwell Forensics Buy ExcelPlas Polymer Specialists

Halliwell Sharpens Edge in Insurance with ExcelPlas Buy

INDUSTRY NEWS

Honouring the Work and Achievements of Dr. Ian Peggs for Generations to Come

Free GeoKonect Liner Design Tools for Engineers

High-Reflectivity Geomembrane Ground Covers for Energy Yield Enhancement in Single-Axis Tracked Bifacial Photovoltaic Systems: Field Evidence from Brazil

Solmax Geosynthetics Build World’s Largest Pit Thermal Storage in Denmark

New Vertical Sand-proof Geotextile (VZG) to Reinforced 30km Long Dike

GEOMEMBRANES

Development of Tensile Strain in a Geomembrane from a Small-to-Medium-Width Subgrade Rut

GCLS

Clay-Modified Laterite Soil as Low-Hydraulic Conductivity Liner Material for Tailings Dam Construction

GEOTEXTILES

Investigating the Flexural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Eco-friendly Geotextile and Wire Mesh Reinforcements

Effect of Using Geotextile on the Control of Total Suspended Solids and pH Level of Landfill Leachate

Evaluation of Geotextile-Based Adsorption System Simulating Runoff Contaminated with Petroleum Products and Heavy Metals

Behaviour of Geotextile-Encased Columns under Reloading: Insights from Centrifuge Testing

GEOTEXTILE SAND CONTAINERS

Sandy Seabed Stabilization against Wave-Included Residual Liquefaction around Marine Hydrokinetic Energy Structures using Geotextile Sand Containers

GEOCOMPOSITE DRAINAGE

Effects of Consolidation on the Effective Reinforcement Zone in Geocomposite Drainage Layers (GDL)-Clay Systems

GEOGRIDS

Application of Geosynthetics in the Remediation of Urban Roads

Experimental Studies on PET Geogrid-Stabilized Recycled Concrete Aggregates as Unpaved Road Base Material under Monotonic Loading

Failure Mode and Evolution Process of Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments Under Rainfall

Toward an Optimized Trackbed Design Using Geogrids

A Relative Performance Assessment of Geocells and Geogrids in Stabilising Railway Ballast over Soft Clay Subgrade

Geoquest Announces Acquisition of Grupo TDM’s Geosynthetics Division
US$80 million in annual revenue and 220 employees.

EFI USA and EC Applications Announce Strategic Merger to Expand Geomembrane Construction and Containment Capabilities

Civil Engineering Firm Wil-Key Files for Market Listing
Wil-Key specialises in the technical execution of high-performance geosynthetic lining, reinforcement and stabilisation systems for applications in waste management, biogas, agriculture, aquaculture

Arvind Advanced Materials Ltd. Acquires Majority Interest in Dalco-GFT Nonwoven Geotextiles

INDUSTRY NEWS

CARPI Delivering Resilient and Sustainable Hydropower in the Himalayas: The Role of Advanced PVC Geomembrane Waterproofing in the India-Bhutan Green Energy Partnership

Geosynthetic Failures? – Call the Polymer Detectives
ExcelPlas expertise spans high-stakes investigative matters, including failure diagnosis, performance assessment, remaining asset life evaluation and routine testing programs. ExcelPlas delivers a rare combination of advanced analytical equipment and deep technical expertise that serves both regional and global markets.

Chemical Tank that Killed 11 at Longview Paper Mill Did Not Require State or Federal Inspections

Honouring the Work and Achievements of Dr. Ian Peggs for Generations to Come

Applications of Geosynthetics in Tunnels Construction: A Sustainable Approach to Carbon Footprint Reduction

Innovative Geosynthetic Solutions for Brownfield Remediation (VIDEO)

Geosynthetics Designed for Railroads

The Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge Constructed with GEOTUBE

Secudrain® Drainage System Ensures Reliable Sports Performance for New Football Field in Spain
The new artificial turf football field was built directly on the existing natural subsoil so to keep the pitch playable year-round, the requirement was clear: no ponding, no interruptions, even in heavy rain. Read

GEOMEMBRANES

Determining the Integrity of Geomembrane-Sealed Reservoir Basins Using Suspended Resistivity Profiling (SRP)

Grain Size Effect on the Anisotropic Shear Behaviour of Sand–Textured Geomembrane Interface

GCLS

Hydraulic Conductivity of Geosynthetic Clay Liners and Compacted Clays to Leachate with PFAS

Effects of 1,4-Dioxane and Bisphenol A on the Hydraulic Barrier Performance of GCLs for Waste Containment Facilities
The GCL used in this study was Bentofix NPS 4900-1, which is produced by Marubeni Tetsugen Co., Ltd.

Shear Behaviour of GMTC/BPC-GCL Interface Under Dry and Hydrated Conditions with Varying Polymer Content

Effect of Granule Size on Intergranular Pores and Hydraulic Conductivity of Granular Bentonite in GCLs

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Solmax Seeking Technical Mining Talent for Australian Role

ATARFIL Ask “Is HDPE Really the Problem, or Is the Industry Still Specifying Yesterday’s HDPE?”

CETCO Highlights PFAS Remediation Tech at EPA Roundtable

MidAmerica Liner LLC Found Mark Burns and Kyle Burns Operations Manager Invent New HDPE Wastewater lagoon Covers and Anaerobic Covers

PODCAST – The Thousand Year Liner (a Deep Dive)

Honouring the Work and Achievements of Dr. Ian Peggs for Generations to Come
The interactive AI knowledge base where subscribers and future researchers can query his lifelong expertise using natural language

New Textured Core Sheet Developed for Drainage

WINFAB Patent Geotextiles Configured for Moisture Management

Ensuring Quality Geosynthetics Installations Throughout the Project Lifecycle [PDF] 

Revolutionizing Closure Systems: The Performance Advantages of Structured Geomembranes [PDF]

Solmax Seeking Technical Mining Talent for Australian Role

ATARFIL Ask “Is HDPE Really the Problem, or Is the Industry Still Specifying Yesterday’s HDPE?”

CETCO Highlights PFAS Remediation Tech at EPA Roundtable
CETCO’s FLUORO-SORB® technology is designed to capture a broad range of PFAS compounds in both water and soil applications and was represented by Barry Shadrix, Global Director of Water and Remediation

MidAmerica Liner LLC Found Mark Burns and Kyle Burns Operations Manager Invent New HDPE Wastewater lagoon Covers and Anaerobic Covers

PODCAST – The Thousand Year Liner (a Deep Dive)

Honouring the Work and Achievements of Dr. Ian Peggs for Generations to Come
The interactive AI knowledge base where subscribers and future researchers can query his lifelong expertise using natural language

New Textured Core Sheet Developed for Drainage

WINFAB Patent Geotextiles Configured for Moisture Management
The geotextile is operable for providing dual-mode moisture transport through both capillary wicking and hydraulic flow thereby allowing for removal and redistribution of water from pavement layers and subgrade soils.

Ensuring Quality Geosynthetics Installations Throughout the Project Lifecycle [PDF] 

Revolutionizing Closure Systems: The Performance Advantages of Structured Geomembranes [PDF]
by Scott Perugia (AGRU America)
Coal combustion residual (CCR) containment facilities have traditionally been closed using methods that have changed little over several decades, but structured geomembranes are now reshaping closure design by improving slope stability, increasing interface friction, enhancing drainage, and providing long-term durability. Two systems are emerging as leading solutions: a structured geomembrane paired with a geotextile and vegetative cover, and a structured geomembrane paired with engineered turf. This presentation compares these approaches using field performance data, laboratory testing, and lessons learned, with emphasis on key factors such as infiltration control, drainage efficiency, slope stability, constructability, and regulatory compliance.

TVA-PAF Gypsum Stack Final Closure – Lessons Learned and Planning for Future Use [PDF]
by CTI and Associates and Watershed Geo
This case study involves review of the closure design and construction of a 250-acre gypsum stack at TVA’s Paradise Fossil Plant using Watershed Geo’s ClosureTurf final cap system. The design review will include the selection criteria of the final closure cap system, the use of a flatter-than-conventional 150-acre top deck grade, discussion of the storm water management strategy, and the planning for future use which potentially includes solar development and future harvesting of the CCP.

Webinar – Puncture Performance of Geomembranes in Cold Regions (10 July 2026)

Replacement of Degraded Geotextile Bag Groynes with Rock at Golden Beach QLD Completed

GEOMEMBRANES

Degradation of Modified PVC-P Geomembranes Under Elevated-Temperature Air Exposure

Total Control, Maximum Capture: The Future of Landfill Gas
Watershed Geo technologies for maximum landfill gas capture

Analytical Model for Organic Contaminant Migration in Fractured Composite Liner Considering the GMB Defects

GEOTEXTILES

An Investigation of The Effect of Geopolymer Coated Geotextiles on the Behaviour Of Weak Soils Under Loads

Integrated Synthesis and Agronomic Validation of a Novel Poly(AN-co-VA)-g-CH Biopolymer Fibre for Sustainable Geotextile Applications

GEOGRIDS

Seismic Performance Comparison of Geosynthetic-Encased and Ordinary Stone Columns in Liquefiable Soils: A PLAXIS 3D Simulation Validated by Christchurch Earthquake Data

Mechanistic Analysis and Design Framework for Geosynthetic Stabilized Unpaved Roads

Discrete Element Study on the Mechanical Properties of Geogrid-sand Interface in Large-Scale Direct Shear Test

Assessment of Potential Application of Geosynthetics in Hill Roads Subjected to Pavement Distresses Caused by Geo-Hazards: A Comprehensive Review

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT !

Solmax Appoints Bob de Kruijf as Managing Director for EMEA

Impact of Geomembrane Defect on Leakage Rate of Landfill Composite Liner Under Mechanical–Chemical Coupled Conditions [PDF]

Upcoming Webinar – The Benefits and Potential Pitfalls of Leak Location Technology – 10th July 2026
by Simon Mann (Liquid Integrity Services), Warren Hornsey (TRI) and James MacKenzie (Mackenzie Environmental)

NAUE Asia Achieves Certification Milestone

Socotec Win Contract for Lining upgrade at General Edgar Jadwin Dam, USA

Anchoring System for Self-sealing Geomembrane Anchoring (Liner-Lock™)

Vital Chemical Brings Hemp and Wool Geotextiles to Australia
Demand grows for natural geotextiles that do not shed microplastics

Earthlok Wins Eastern Freeway Creek Diversion Job [PDF]

SBPF Speaks Out on Geotubes After Defeat at Town Meeting

EVENT: Beyond Monitoring – Leveraging AI and Space Technology for Resilient Applications of Geosynthetics

WEBINAR – Geomembranes for Containment of Coal Combustion Residuals (12 June 2026)

WEBINAR – Experience the NAUE Portal Live (25th June 2026)