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FGI at GeoAmericas 2024 Conference

April 28 – May 1, 2024
Toronto, Canada

Monday, April 29, 2024
1:30-3 pm – FGI Technical Session 1
11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Diversity Lunch (includes Women in Geosynthetics)
6:15 pm – FGI Membership Meeting (open to all)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10-11:30 am FGI Technical Session 2

Project Spotlight

Golf Course Irrigation Ponds in Mexico

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MEMBER COMPANIES: 

Leak Location Services, Inc.

APPLICATION:

Golf Course Irrigation Ponds

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

Golf course irrigation ponds are one of the first items that are installed when a golf course is constructed (see Figures 1 and 2). The grass for each hole requires the irrigation pond to be constructed and be leak free before grass sod can be laid. It is important that these ponds do not leak because the beauty of the course relies heavily on water and this water comes from these irrigation ponds. The ponds are not overly large and are single lined with a 60-milthick Woven Coated Polyethylene Geomembrane. The perimeter of the ponds are decorative and therefore when full will look like natural ponds with a rock and concrete border around the perimeter of the pond. Inside the ponds the geomembrane is covered with approximately 1.5 feet (0.5m) of sand along the floor and up the side slopes (see Figure 2). The sand maybe reinforced with geocells as shown in Figure 2This sand connects with the concrete perimeter of the pond and therefore little, if any, of the geomembrane is exposed.

The FGI is proud to highlight our members' projects utilizing fabricated flexible geosynthetics. Check out some of the creative projects, understand why certain products were selected, and read the project descriptions as well as the important lessons learned.

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Geosynthetic Covers to Reduce Leachate Generation and Costs
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News

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!!!!

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

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Latest News

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!!!!

FGI Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available

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

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)

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Pond Leakage Calculator

Use our Excel calculator to learn what measurements are needed to properly plan for your pond liner project.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions from members, customers and industry professionals answered.

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Specifications & Guides

FGI, ASTM and IAGI material specifications in one place for your reference and convenience

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Geomembrane Guide

A comprehensive guide to industry and our member material offerings for fabricated geomembranes.

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