IAGI Announcements

  1.   Titan Environmental Containment celebrates 10 year anniversary
  2.   Nilex wins ARHCA;s Environmental Award
  3.   Robert Annalora joins Leister
  4.   DemTech offers equipment training videos on YouTube
  5.   FGI Short Course; Fabricated Geomembrane for Containment Application
  6.   Geosynthetics Research Institute upcoming courses
  7.   Specialty products to drive geosynthetics market growth to $21 billion by 2021

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS and GROWING STRONG!

It has been a milestone year for Titan Environmental Containment (Titan), Ile Des Chênes, MB, Canada, marking its 10th year of business this past spring. 

Founded in 2006 the company started in Manitoba with a handful of staff focusing mostly on agricultural lining projects for feedlots and hog, poultry and dairy farms in Manitoba, Canada.  While agriculture still remains an important part of business,  the company has since successfully expanded its expertise and diversified its product and service base to cater to a number of other markets including road construction; municipal water and waste management; mining; oil and gas; and hydro-electric. 

Experiencing exponential growth, this once 5-man shop has evolved into five locations across Canada and an affiliate company in the U.S. (Titan USA), with an excess of 100 employees, to become one of the fastest growing companies in its field.  Going from a few select products and services Titan now supplies and installs a vast quantity of materials from geosynthetics to secondary containment, storage tanks, drainage products as well as erosion and sediment control products for a wide variety of civil and environmental infrastructure projects.

“Moving to a commercial location just outside of Winnipeg, five years ago, to set up our distribution facility and expand our sales team was a huge and dramatic shift in the company,” said Brett Burkard, CEO & Principal Partner.  “That’s when we switched from being construction/installation focused to also offering supply only products for other markets. Now, we have multiple locations and are huge in the supply of geosynthetics.”

Another major step was opening the first office in the U.S.  three years ago. Since then Titan USA has expanded both geographically and in size with a large number of experienced and IAGI certified technicians working on landfill projects throughout the United States. 

Building their business from the ground up, the ownership group remains committed to the three guiding principles that have contributed to the company’s success—Trust, Quality & Value—with an emphasis on client relationships.

“We are proud of what we have accomplished these last 10 years,” notes Mr. Burkard. “We continue to grow. Our track record for delivering quality products, service and workmanship remains strong and we look forward to the next 10 years.”

Titan Environmental Containment specializes in the supply and installation of high quality geosynthetic materials, storage tanks, and specialty civil construction products that help manage and protect the environment. Our goal is to help clients save money, reduce risk, and minimize impact on the environment. For more information, contact: John Mooney, VP, Sales & Marketing, Telephone: 1-866-327-1957

 

Nilex Wins ARHCA Environmental Award

Nilex Inc. (Nilex) has received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and low impact development (LID) by implementing environmentally conscious solutions during the construction of its head office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Nilex was awarded an Environmental Excellence Award from the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) in the category Reduced Environmental Impact from Activity or Operations.

The Nilex head office site incorporates many innovative solutions that help protect the environment. A key design and construction element was the incorporation of two layers of TriAx Geogrid while reusing in-situ soils without the need to import additional expensive, engineered fills/aggregate (a non-renewable resource) or transport and dispose of the original soils. Secondly, Nilex chose CULTEC Stormwater Chambers for underground site water storage to help withstand 400 cubic meters of water in the event of a one in 100 year storm.

“Environmentally sound is the foundation on which Nilex is built,” says Ed Mah, Nilex’s Director of Marketing & Communications. “Literally, Nilex’s head office and its yard sit on a foundation of solutions that provide environmental, economic and technical advantages. We’re thrilled about this recognition because it demonstrates we stand behind our products, knowing they are the smart choice for us and our clients.”

The ARHCA Environmental Awards recognize the positive achievements of member companies as they complete projects, or re-engineer or upgrade their operations in a way that respects the environment. The award was presented at the 2016 ARHCA Annual Convention & Expo in November.

 

Robert Annalora Joins Leister’s U.S. Geosynthetics Division

Leister Technologies, the worldwide leader in plastic welding and hot air equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of Bob Annalora to its U.S. based team.   Mr. Annalora joins Leister as product specialist for the Geosynthetics Division serving North America.  With his considerable expertise, spanning over 20 years in the geosynthetics industry, Bob is tasked with the expansion of Leister’s growing presence in the North American Geosynthetics industry.

Bob previously owned and operated Headwater Lining LLC., a trusted liner installation company located outside Bozeman, Montana; and was most recently a technical sales representative at Demtech Services Inc. Bob is based in Montana and can be reached at (406) 581-7042 or via email at [email protected]. Please reach out to Bob to see how Leister’s latest equipment can help make liner installation easier and more cost-effective.

 

DemTech Offers Equipment Training Videos on YouTube

In order to support their customers, DemTech has posted equipment training videos on YouTube. DemTech is a customer oriented company and while DemTech is always happy to answer your questions, these training videos offer another reference customers can use. Drawing from many years of experience in the plastic welding industry, these videos show industry tips and how-tos for DemTech products. To find these videos, go to www.youtube.com and search for DemTech. You will find DemTech's YouTube page.

DemTech works hard to ensure the highest quality equipment and service available. DemTech offers a complete inventory of spare parts for nearly all brands, and the service/repair department is staffed with fully trained, experienced technicians. The DemTech team’s goal is to keep your equipment down time to the bare minimum. They understand that time is money. So, trust DemTech to keep you up and running.

 

Fabricated Geomembrane Institute Events

Fabricated Geomembrane Containment Applications Short Course

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute and TRI/Environmental are co-sponsoring a short course on Fabricated Geomembranes for Containment Applications:  Coal Combustion, Shale Oil and Gas, Floating Covers, Aquaculture, Potable Water, Agriculture, and more.

  • Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
  • Time:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location:  TRI/Environmental, 9063 Bee Caves Road, Austin, TX  78733
  • Earn: 8.0 PDH

Visit https://fgi-austin-2017.eventbrite.com/ to register today.

Instructors:  Gary Zych (AEP), Dr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois),  Sam Allen & Abigail Beck (TRI/Environmental), Andrew Mills (Layfield), Pat Elliott (Colorado Lining Int’l), Cherie Lafleur (Texas NRCS), Gary Kolbasuk (Raven), Laura Storey (Plastatech), Ray Peebles, (Cooley), Steve Hobbs (Leister) and Wayne Leger (DemTech)

Course Description:

Attendees will learn current advances and trends in containment and welding technologies for a range of applications including: (1) landfills, (2) cover systems, (3) leak location surveys, (4) coal combustion residuals, (4) exposed geomembrane applications and more.  Course attendees will learn how to design, specify, install, and test geomembranes for these applications.  Course attendees will earn eight (8) PDHs.

 

GSI Courses Offered

The Geosynthetic Research Institute holds online courses pertinent to the geosynthetics industry. The next class will be held in early January 2017. Sign up now if you are interested in attending. The Geosynthetic Research Institute holds online courses pertinent to the geosynthetics industry.

Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Applications

  • Date:  January 4, 2017
  • Time: 11:30 AM (Eastern Standard Time USA)
  • Location: Online

By 2040 it is estimated that two billion people (25% of the world's population) in 60 countries will have inadequate fresh water. This alarming prediction suggests that water must be hydraulically transferred from locations of excess to those in need. This webinar will make the point that geosynthetics (primarily geomembranes) will play a pivotal role in this regard. From waterproofing dams, to canals, to reservoir liners and covers, to tunnels and then pipes, the webinar proceeds in like manner.

Each specific application is explained and illustrated insofar as the latest technology is concerned. Even bold new initiatives of fresh water being transported by sea in mega-geomembrane bags will be illustrated.

Specific Topics Covered

  • Background
  • Waterproofing of Dams
  • Canal Linings
  • Reservoir Lining
  • Reservoir Covers
  • Tunnels and Pipes
  • Conclusions and Recommendation

The course will last approximately 80 minutes. Attendees will be eligible for 1.5 professional development hours upon completion of a 10-question multiple choice test.

GSI Members - $200.00 (USD)

Non GSI Members - $250 (USD)

Quality Assurance/Quality Control of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Facilities    

  • Date: January 10-11-12, 2017 
  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard time (USA)
  • Location: Online

This on-line course is focused on the quality assurance and quality control of geosynthetics as placed in permanent and/or critical applications. Specifications and testing are emphasized and demonstrated accordingly. It focuses on both the manufactured geosynthetics and on the installation processes. Applications are mainly in the waste containment area, i.e., landfills and surface impoundments, but applicability to ponds/reservoirs, canals, shale gas plays, coal combustion residuals, heap leach pads, etc., are also addressed. Included are the following presentations:

  • waste issues, regulations and geosynthetics
  • geomembrane manufacturing, specifications and testing
  • geomembrane placement and field testing
  • geosynthetic clay liners
  • geosynthetic drainage systems
  • ancillary geosynthetics, clay liners and documentation

 For more information on this course and others GSI offers, click here.

 

Specialty products to drive geosynthetics market growth to $21 billion by 2021

Taken together, the specialty geosynthetics market increased from 6.9 billion square metres to 8.0 billion in 2016. In terms of market value the outlook is excellent for an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% over 2016-21 to reach a market value of $21.0 billion, according to Smithers Apex.

Specialty geosynthetic products are engineered specifically for the types of end use projects covered in this report and are designed to meet exact, or threshold engineering standards, often prescribed in government regulations, building codes, or industry best practices. It is the unique and differentiated character of specialty geosynthetics that the market will seek out over the forecast period, and beyond, according to new report The Future of Speciality Geosynthetics to 2021 [http://www.smithersapex.com/market-reports/the-future-of-specialty-geosynthetics-to-2021].

Report author Stephen Metzger comments, “The global geosynthetics market has shown significant growth over the past 3-5 years, after a pause during the global recession of 2008-09. Given the growing need for infrastructure building in developing countries, and the heightened worldwide concern for the environment in both the public and private sectors, the market for specialty geosynthetic products should show significant growth over the next five years.”

 The Future of Speciality Geosynthetics to 2021 report covers six geosynthetic product types:

  • Geotextiles
  • Geomembranes
  • Geogrids
  • Geosynthetic clay liners
  • Geocomposites
  • Geowall systems.

Among the product types, geotextiles is the largest component of the market, with a 47% share in terms of physical volume in 2016. The geotextile market is driven by road and highway construction, and the significant budget being set aside by various countries and regions to expand and improve their roadway networks.

A key aspect of the specialty geosynthetics market is the fact that it is a remarkable example of rapid international technology transfer. Many of the leading manufacturers and distributors have worldwide offices and supply geosynthetic products that incorporate world-class technologies. Even local manufacturers emulate the best available technologies. Thus, with some exceptions, the global market is characterized by a relatively uniform set of materials and engineering practices.

End use markets are organized in four broad segments: transportation; industrial; liquid containment; and construction. Within these broader segments are six major sub-segments, which essentially drive the market for an array of specialty geosynthetic products. These major end use sub-sectors are: coal ash landfills (liquid containment); waterways of various kinds (liquid containment); roofing (construction); substructures (construction); roads, highways, and tunnels (transportation); and solid waste landfills (industrial).

Of the four broad categories covered in this report, transportation is the largest sector in terms of physical volume, with over 50% of the market in 2016.

Within the broad categories indicated above, road and highway construction, because of the significant priority placed on it in all major economies, will be a significant part of the market, driving the product categories of geotextiles, geogrids, and geowalls in particular. The roofing and substructure market will be the principal drivers for geomembrane and drainage-related products.

The Future of Speciality Geosynthetics to 2021 is based on extensive primary and secondary research from multiple sources. Interviews were carried out with individuals within major producing companies and other industry participants, including trade associations. Additional data was derived from various published sources, including conference papers and corporate information taken from published financial and technical reports, as well as industry organizations and surveys.