Industry and Member News for the Fabricated Geomembrane Industry.

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Manufacturer Member, Plastika Kritis (PK). Founded in 1970, Plastika Kritis is a leading European manufacturer of geomembranes and other plastic products, and a pioneer in blown film extrusion. In 1999 the company was listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.

PK specializes in high-performance geomembranes, such as EVOH barriers, and has supplied millions of square feet to projects globally for a variety of applications, including landfill lining and capping, water reservoirs, irrigation canals, earth dams, agriculture, construction, and more.

PK operates10 cutting-edge facilities in 7 countries and produces in-house premium additives and compounds used for its geomembranes and liners. The global footprint allows PK to supply its customers competitively, quickly, and securely. PK has a sales office in New York and the FGI liaison is Yannis Lempidakis, Business Development Manager, who can be reached at yl@plastikakritis.com. Please help us welcome Plastika Kritis to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Spring 2024 Newsletter Now Available

Top FGI Headlines for Winter 2024:

- FGI at GeoAmericas 2024 Conference

- FGI Offering Short Course on Subgrade Prep & Use of GCLs with Flexible Geomembranes Internationally

- FGI Hydropower Research Project

- FGI 1120 Now Available in Portuguese

- Upcoming FGI Webinars

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FGI Offering Short Course on Subgrade Preparation & Use of GCLs with Flexible Geomembranes

Join us for an online short course that will focus on subgrade preparation for installation of flexible geomembranes. In addition, the course will focus on the use of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) with flexible geomembranes to create a composite barrier system. This course will describe the requirements for subgrade preparation before a flexible geomembrane is installed, such as maximum rock size allowed, presence of water, and smooth rolling the surface before geomembrane installation. This course will also present information on the hydraulic performance, chemical resistance, shear strength, and installation of GCLs with flexible geomembranes.

3.0 PDH, Free

Part 1: Subgrade Preparation - April 9, 2024 -12-1:30 pm CDT - Presented by Dr. Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois)

Part 2: Use of GCLs with Flexible Geomembranes - April 10, 2024 -12-1:30 pm CDT - Presented by Marat Goldenberg, P.E. (CETCO)

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FGI Welcomes COMANCO Environmental Corporation

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Installer Member, COMANCO Environmental Corporation. COMANCO is an environmental, commercial, and civil construction company specializing in constructing containment facilities. For 35 years, COMANCO has provided turnkey geosynthetic installations for clients worldwide. Their sustainable containment solutions benefit clients from a variety of industries like waste management, water treatment, gas extraction, mining, energy, and more. An established name in Geosynthetics, COMANCO is known for completing all projects according to their core values of safety, quality, and service. The company headquarters is in Plant City, Florida and their FGI liaison is Trevor Topp, QA/QC Coordinator, who can be reached at tatopp@comanco.com. Please help us welcome COMANCO Environmental Corporation to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Winter 2024 Newsletter Now Available

Top FGI Headlines for Winter 2024:

- FGI Creates Factory Fabrication Guideline

- FGI Offering Short Course on Subgrade Prep & Use of GCLs with Flexible Geomembranes

- FGI On-Demand CQA Course & Certification Exam

- FGI Featured Technical Topics

- Upcoming FGI Webinars

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FGI Welcomes Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute(FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Government/Regulatory Agency Member, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR).

The mission of the Iowa DNR is to conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations. The Iowa DNR manages fish and wildlife programs, ensures the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and provides recreational opportunities in Iowa’s state parks. Just as importantly, the Iowa DNR carries out state and federal laws that protect air, land, and water through technical assistance, permitting, and compliance programs. The Iowa DNR also encourages the enjoyment and stewardship of natural resources among Iowans through outreach and education.

The FGI liaison is Brian L. Rath, P.E., Environmental Engineer Senior in the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites Section, who can be reached at brian.rath@dnr.iowa.gov. Please help us welcome the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Welcomes Burke Industries LLC

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest manufacturer member, Burke Industries LLC. Burke offers a highly diversified portfolio of elastomeric solutions for construction, aerospace, the armed forces, and a wide range of commercial applications. Burke has their own product lines in roofing, pond-liners, and aerospace. Their experienced team ensures consistent results and high-performance solutions, time after time. Burke was founded in 1942 by Roscoe Burke in San Jose, CA, where it is still headquartered today. The FGI liaison is Kevin Sroka, who can be reached at kevin.sroka@mannington.com or www. burkeind.com. Please help us welcome Burke Industries to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Welcomes Fabtech

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is pleased to welcome its newest Fabricator/Installer member, Fabtech. Established in 1986 and incorporated in 1994,Fabtech has extensive experience as a leading geomembrane installer in Australia, as well as an international presence. Fabtech is a proven leader in the multi-disciplined technology that encompasses the lining and covering of dams, reservoirs, landfills, effluent lagoons, tunnels, irrigation channels and tanks. At the forefront of its industry, Fabtech has installed over 10 million square meters of geomembrane liners and covers in Australia, the PacificRim, UAE, Eastern Europe and New Zealand. The company headquarters are located in Dulwich, South Australia, and their FGI liaison is Graham Fairhead, Managing Director, who can be reached at gfairhead@fabtech.com.au. Please help us welcome Fabtech to the FGI!!!!

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FGI at GeoAsia8 in Brisbane, Australia

Join the FGI at GeoAsia8 in Brisbane, Australia from 10-13 June, 2025. Several FGI Members will be participating & presenting on Wednesday, 11 June in the Speed Consulting session which will focus on Containment Systems in the Energy Sector, Geomembrane Selection and Applications for Mining, and Oil & Gas Environmental Containment. This session will also include various industry experts as part of a panel discussion. Register Here: https://geoasia8.org/registration/

FGI Welcomes Textiles Coated International

The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Manufacturer Member, Textiles Coated International (TCI). TCI has been a leading manufacturer of high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites since 1985. TCI's products are designed to work in the most demanding environments and are especially suited for harsh chemical and thermal conditions. TCI's facilities have over 180,000 ft² of manufacturing space with customized coating, lamination, fabrication, film, mixing, maintenance, research and development, and laboratory departments. TCI is headquartered in Londonderry, NH with facilities in Europe and Mexico. The FGI liaison is Michael Goard, Global Manager of Industrial Products, who can be reached at mgoard@textilescoated.com. Please help us welcome Textiles Coated International to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available

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Top FGI Headlines for Spring 2025:

- New Officers and Board of Directors Elected

- FGI at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025

- New Member Welcome

- Upcoming Webinars (NY State PDH Approval)

- Online CQA Course & Certification Available On-Demand

- FGI Creates Anchor Trench Calculator

FGI Announces New Officers and Board of Directors

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The newly elected FGI Officers and Board Members are:
• President – Patrick Elliott (Colorado Lining International)
• Treasurer – Brian Fraser (Layfield Geosynthetics)
• Secretary – Maya Innis (Leister Technologies)
• Board Member - Annette DeHavilland (Ohio EPA)
• Board Member - Todd Harman (Hallaton)
• Board Member - Ron MacKenzie (Inland Tarp & Liner)
• Board Member - Neil Nowak (WSP)

Join the FGI at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
9am – 1pm: Women in Geosynthetics Coffee/Espresso Bar (Booth 323)
1:30 – 3pm: Women in Geosynthetics Round Table Discussion
7pm – 8pm: FGI Membership Meeting (all are welcome)

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
10:30am – Noon FGI Technical Session on Containment Applications
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Visit FGI Booth #323

FGI Welcomes Vindex Liners Inc

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The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Fabricator/Installer Member, Vindex Liners Inc. Vindex Liners Inc provides a wide range of geosynthetic and geotextile products to meet the needs of every customer from initial design to final quality assurance processes. Vindex Liners Inc fabricates a variety of geosynthetic materials suitable for water resource and conservation management, oil and gas, agriculture, and environmental remediation. In addition to only using the highest quality materials and top-of-the-line technologies, Vindex Liners Inc provides on-location liner installation and seaming, as well as tarp and liner repairs. Vindex Liners Inc is headquartered in South Heart, North Dakota and the FGI liaison is Desmond Bandah, Director of Operations, who can be reached at desmond@vindexnd.com. Please help us welcome Vindex Liners Inc to the FGI!!!!

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FGI Welcomes Blue Environmental Containment, Inc.

The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Fabricator/Installer Member, Blue Environmental Containment, Inc. (Blue EC). Blue EC has been a geomembrane installer since 1995 and a fabricator since 2014. Currently servicing the northwestern U.S. including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. Blue EC is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and the FGI liaison is Jeff Boys, President, who can be reached at jeff@blueec.com. Please help us welcome Blue Environmental Containment, Inc. to the FGI!!!!

FGI Welcomes WSP

The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, WSP. With over 73,900 professionals, WSP is one of the world’s largest leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP provides strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, power, energy, water, and mining sectors. WSP strives to develop creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future in which society can thrive. Equipped with an intimate understanding of local intricacies, world-class talent and proactive leadership, WSP plans, designs, manages and engineers long-lasting and impactful solutions to uniquely complex problems. Their FGI liaison is Neil Nowak, P.E., Vice President Civil Engineer, who can be reached at Neil.Nowak@wsp.com. Please help us welcome WSP to the FGI!!!!

FGI Welcomes MVS Industries

The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Manufacturer Member, MVS Industries, Inc. (MVS). MVS has its roots in the steel packaging industry and has grown to also become a vertically integrated manufacturer of innovative coated woven products and diverse multi-layer reinforced plastic substrates. MVS serves a wide variety of markets such as geomembrane, protective packaging (lumber wrap & metal wrap),converted fabrics, agricultural and construction products. Consistent product quality is achieved by using state-of-the-art plastic extrusion, weaving, coating, laminating, printing techniques and a strong commitment to partnership with our customers, employees and suppliers. MVS is headquartered in Hyderabad, India with a growing presence in North America. The FGI liaison is Clive Mills, Vice President of Business Development, who can be reached at clive@mvsindustries.org. Please help us welcome MVS Industries to the FGI!!!!

FGI Welcomes Stantec

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The FGI is pleased to welcome its newest Associate Member, Stantec. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Stantec draws from over 20 technical specialties to form teams that are uniquely suited for any project, whether it’s major industrial infrastructure improvements to ongoing energy transition solutions. Stantec consists of designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors who innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere to redefine what’s possible. Their FGI liaisons are Kula Kulasingam, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Geotechnical Engineer, kula.kulasingam@stantec.com and Don Fuller, III, P.E, Vice President and CCR Program Manager, don.fuller@stantec.com. Please help us welcome Stantec to the FGI!!!!