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New Network Rail Certificate of Acceptance for Tensar TriAx TX190L Geogrid
» 10 Jan 2013
Tensar TriAx® TX190L geogrid has been developed specifically to improve rail track ballast stability and so maintain track...
Tensar TX190L (PADS no. 057/100470) can be used for both sub-ballast and ballast stabilisation in new track bed and renewals and maintenance upgrades. Its benefits for rail networks include extended maintenance cycles and reduced whole life costs, as well as reduced construction...
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Tensar International Continues Global Expansion with New Russian Plant
» 31 Oct 2012
Tensar International has signed an agreement to build a manufacturing plant in Russia. Tensar is the majority shareholder in...
Bob Vevoda comments: “Our sales into Russia have expanded over recent years. We are seeing growth in demand for our products in transportation projects, utilities and the energy sector. Forecasts indicate that strong infrastructure growth will continue for the next decade and...
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Resisting Subsidence Pitfalls with TensarTech Retaining Wall Solutions
» 01 Aug 2012
Extensive underground mining in south Poland posed a significant challenge to construction of the A1 motorway which forms part of the...
To accommodate potential differential settlement on the approach embankments to bridge structures, the engineering consultant consortium addressed the challenge by designing TensarTech™ soil retaining walls supporting the approach embankments to a series of viaduct and...
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Tensar Expands Global Outlook
» 09 Mar 2012
Two internal promotions, Joe Cavanaugh and Ian Fraser, emphasise the world-wide vision of the Tensar International business.
From January 2012, Joe Cavanaugh has been appointed Vice President and General Manager for Europe Africa and the Middle East and will relocate from the US to Tensar’s UK offices in Blackburn. Joe has many years of experience with Tensar International, most recently as Vice...
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Tensar Civil Engineers Join World Elite
» 16 Jan 2012
Chaido Doulala-Rigby (Yuli), Chief Engineer Tensar International, and Mike Dobie, Tensar Regional Manager Asia Pacific, have...
“Recognition by one’s peers is extremely valuable and self-rewarding,” comments Yuli. “Since becoming Chief Engineer at Tensar, I am fortunate to have been responsible for the design of some of the largest reinforced soil structures ever built. Pushing the boundaries has helped...
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Tensar Corporation Promotes Robert Vevoda to Chief Operating Officer
» 05 Jan 2012
Tensar Corporation announces the promotion of Robert Vevoda to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Vevoda will...
“With Bob’s experience and successes during his tenure with Tensar, I am very pleased to announce his promotion to Chief Operating Officer,” said Don Meltzer, CEO of Tensar Corporation. “As COO, he adds global manufacturing operations to his responsibilities which include...
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Tensar Features in Rail Article
» 30 Nov 2011
Soil reinforcement and ground stabilisation specialists Tensar featured in an informative article in the November issue of...
The article, A grid for subgrade stability, looked at the benefits that geogrids can bring to North American railroads and forecasts the grids will soon become commonplace. John Bolton, director of marketing at Tensar International Corporation, was interviewed for the article,...
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Tensar Corporation Makes Major Investment in Geogrid Production
» 21 Oct 2011
Tensar Corporation, the leader in geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilisation, is making a major investment to increase...
“Significant growth of our TriAx geogrid sales in the Americas has prompted the move,” said Don Meltzer, CEO of Tensar Corporation. “Since launching TriAx in the Americas in 2009, we have seen a tremendous response from our customers who have embraced the new technology...
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Tensar Wins Patent Cases Against Chinese Infringers
» 30 Sep 2011
International ground stabilisation specialist, Tensar®, has successfully defended its TriAx® product range against...
The TriAx geogrid – patented in many countries around the world by Tensar for use in ground stabilisation, road, rail and other applications – has received numerous awards for innovation and achieved considerable commercial success since its introduction only a few years ago.
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Tensar Retains the Old with the New in Steel City
» 03 Aug 2011
Construction of the basement car park and foundations for a superstore, on a steep site in Sheffield, meant building over and in...
The Spital Hill location had originally been cut into by Victorian engineers who left a massive, buttressed and arched masonry retaining wall. Sheffield City Council was reluctant to allow main contractor Bowman & Kirkland (East Midlands) to disturb the wall, both for...
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Tensar Featured in UKTI Major Event Expertise Publication
» 27 Jul 2011
UK Trade & Investment has launched a new directory entitled “Springboard to Success – UK Major Event Expertise” to promote the UK’s...
The aim of the directory is to provide potential UK supplier information to future host nations and fulfils part of the UKTI’s international building programme to help secure an economic legacy through the UK’s status as Host Country of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Tensar International Acquires Mulch and Seed Innovations
» 13 May 2011
Tensar International has announced the completion of its acquisition of Mulch and Seed Innovations, LLC (MSI). The transaction...
The combination of Tensar International and MSI supplements an industry-leading portfolio in soil reinforcement, stabilisation and, now, hydraulic erosion control and vegetation establishment. Prior to the acquisition, Tensar International was the exclusive...
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Tensar International in Distribution Deal for Geogrid Products
» 06 May 2011
After 25 years of successful collaboration, Tensar International Corporation and CONTECH Construction Products Inc have...
Under the terms of the agreement effective from May 2, 2011, Tensar International assumes CONTECH’s geogrid distribution business, which includes exclusive distribution of both biaxial and triaxial geogrid products in the United States. The joint decision to modify...
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Tensar Smoothes Fans Road to Euro 2012
» 25 Feb 2011
Tensartech TW1 structural and retaining walls are being installed in a new raised dual carriageway to bypass the historic city of Wroclaw...
Wroclaw Municipality and its main contractor, Skanska, chose the Tensar solution for the 5km bypass project because of its low material costs and rapid construction, as well as its aesthetic appearance and versatility in adapting to site requirements.
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Tensar Supports Roman Villa Recreation for Channel 4
» 01 Feb 2011
The proposal to recreate a Roman Villa/ Bath House on an English Heritage site at Wroxeter, near Shrewsbury, for Channel 4’s January 20,...
Evans Wolfenden Partnership (EWP) Structural Engineer’s director Graham Wolfenden explains: “English Heritage was adamant that permanent damage should not be made to archeological remains under the soil so that ruled out building traditional foundations or imposing excessive...
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Tensar Corporation CEO Phillip Egan Retires
» 05 Oct 2010
Tensar Corporation announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Phillip D. Egan has decided to retire from his...
Don Meltzer will serve as interim President and CEO of Tensar Corporation while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. Don has served as a Tensar Board member for the past year and has recently worked closely with the Tensar leadership team to prepare the company for...
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Tensar International wins Prestigious IGS 2010 Award for TriAx Geogrid
» 20 Jul 2010
Tensar International Corporation’s innovative TriAx™ geogrid, and the technical developments it represents, has won one...
Tim Oliver, Tensar International Vice President Marketing, explains: “The IGS Award is all the more significant because it is presented for achievement in the period since 2005, not just the best in one year. Entry is by invitation following nominations from the industry, so...
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Tensar releases new White Paper for Performance Specification
» 15 Apr 2010
By Cliff Hall and David Cashman of Tensar International Ltd, a worldwide leader in the provision and manufacture of best value...
Slowly but surely, specification by performance is becoming a more accepted method for construction by highways agencies both in the UK and internationally. The results promise much needed innovation and significant economic and environmental benefits. But how should contractors...
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New High Performance Soil Reinforcement for Roads Bridges and Slopes Endorsed by BBA Certification
» 01 Mar 2010
Tensar International’s newly developed RE500 series of uniaxial geogrids have been awarded British Board of...
“Independent BBA endorsement of our RE500 uniaxial geogrid performance data provides important assurance to specifiers, contractors and clients in the UK, Europe and throughout Africa and Asia,” comments Peter Wills, Tensar Structural Solutions Group Manager.
