Geotextiles Industry News
Nashville, GA., June 2, 2023 /1 min read — WINFAB one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of geotextile and erosion control products, announces additional expansion of erosion control blanket production capacity, continuing on a path to grow production capabilities of WINFAB branded products, proudly made in the United States. “I am pleased to announce the
Nashville, GA., February 2, 2023 /1 min read — WINFAB manufacturing is full speed ahead at the beginning of 2023, including the production of erosion control blankets at the newly constructed facility in Nashville, GA. Located on an 18-acre parcel of land recently developed and incorporated into the WINFAB “campus”, the erosion control production facility
Nashville, GA., August 9, 2022 /2 min read — Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics, Inc. (WINFAB), a US based leader in the manufacturing of geosynthetic and erosion control products, announced their investment in a new state-of-the-art nonwoven geotextile manufacturing production line approximately one month after announcing the addition of a new erosion control manufacturing facility. The nonwoven
Made of a durable, porous geotextile fabric, dewatering bags are a type of filtration bag that allows water to pass through while trapping debris, sediment, and other particles. Primarily used for Best Management Practice (BMP) purposes to prevent the runoff and flow of contaminants and sediment into local bodies of water, dewatering bags are also
It has been a little over 6 months now since the historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law, and while we all are waiting for the details of implementation to come into focus, there is still a lot that we can talk about in preparation to support the
Nashville, GA., July 13, 2022, 11:00 AM·2 min read — Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics, Inc. (WINFAB), a US based leader in the manufacturing of geosynthetic and erosion control products, announced the construction of a new manufacturing facility focused on erosion control solutions. The new facility will serve to expand and diversify the company’s capabilities in manufacturing
THE PROBLEM: The Utah Department of Transportation anticipates that by 2040, the number of homes in western Davis and Weber counties will increase by 65%. To combat potential travel delays, a new 16-mile, 4-lane divided highway called the West Davis Highway will help address the growing population and meet future transportation needs. However, the construction
Geotextile fabrics are commonly specified for use in a wide variety of Civil or Environmental applications for private or public projects. Products selected for these applications often include woven slit film, high performance woven, monofilament filtration fabrics, or needle punched nonwoven fabrics. Applications and specifications, determine the appropriate product and function. Timing can be a
Woven geotextile fabrics are manufactured through traditional weaving of individual threads into sizeable sheets. Individual threads are made out of different kinds of materials, ranging from fibrillated yarns to monofilaments, slit films, etc. They are woven together on a specialized loom to create a large, uniform piece or sheet of geotextile material. Because of
With infrastructure maintenance funds taking severe cuts and the continuously rising costs of building materials and labor, contractors are under immense pressure to provide and maintain enhanced turnaround and performance—all while working with tighter budgets. Fortunately, industry practices and technologies are constantly evolving, providing companies with more efficient, innovative, and cost-friendly opportunities to build. Population
Erosion comes in different forms, ranging from a slight runoff capable of washing away surface dirt, to more serious landslides that are capable of harming property or cause loss of life. Although some types of erosion are natural, others are caused by human error. Job sites are also prone to erosion-related issues, especially with the
Silt fences are temporary barriers intended for retaining sediment and controlling erosion on construction sites. These fences are made out of synthetic filtration fabric, usually geo-textile filter fabric, woven together to create sheets of material that offer incredible strength and a good level of permeability. This enables water to flow through while preventing sediment from
WINFAB’s Quality Control Laboratory was audited by George Koerner with the Geosyntietic Institute and has been accredited by the Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute’s Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). This accreditation along with the company’s NTPEP accreditation demonstrates WINFAB’s commitment to provide the highest quality products available in the geotextile and erosion control industries.
[slideshow_deploy id=’165′] Company President, Larry Booth, recently announced WINFAB acquisition of a Georgia based Fabrication Company. Assets from this purchase were relocated to WINFAB’s 1,000,000 square foot Nashville, GA manufacturing facility. The new fabrication division allows WINFAB customers access to custom geotextile fabrication services. This acquisition is further evidence of WINFAB’s commitment to continued growth
- FEATURED PRODUCTWINFAB Diamondback 4030 is a three dimensional high performance turf reinforcement mat (HP-TRM).
It is manufactured using a special heat stabilization process to drastically increase the effectiveness of the pyramidal weave when incorporated in steep slope and vegetated applications where high performance is required for soils and root systems.
LEARN MORE » - FEATURED PRODUCTWINFAB 400HTM is manufactured using high tenacity polypropylene yarns that are woven to form a dimensionally stable network, which allows the yarns to maintain their relative position. It resists ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, and biological degradation and is inert to commonly encountered soil chemicals.
LEARN MORE » - FEATURED PRODUCTWINFAB Silt Fence with Wood Stakes consists of a complete line of Silt Fence filter fabrics attached to hardwood stakes. WINFAB can attach any Silt Fence fabric to an appropriate size hardwood stake in order to meet the needs of any project.
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