A partially submerged containment dam was built in Antwerp Harbour on very soft sediments using deep soil mixing, staged sand fill, and MIRAFI Geolon PET200 geotextile reinforcement to ensure stability during underwater and above-water construction.

Solmax supplied 185,000 m² of GSE^® HD geomembrane to line runoff ditches along the E4 at Ljungby, protecting groundwater that provides drinking water for 70,000 residents.

Solmax delivered the complete geosynthetic lining system for the Boto gold mine TSF, coordinating materials and sequencing to meet tight construction timelines ahead of seasonal weather constraints.

Solmax supplied 900,000 m² of double-sided GSE^® HD FrictionFlex geomembrane for Maaden’s Umm Wu’al tailings ponds in Saudi Arabia, meeting strict quality controls and ensuring flawless containment in extreme conditions.

A basal reinforced piled embankment was constructed across the Flurry bog using geotextile reinforcement and precast piles, enabling stable formation of the A1/N1 dual carriageway over deep peat and very soft silts.

GSE^® geomembranes contained leachates at Jiangyou landfill, halting cadmium pollution of farmland and groundwater while enabling soil remediation and protecting agricultural sustainability in Sichuan Province.

The M74 Completion project used piled embankments, geosynthetic reinforcement, and vertical drains to manage deep soft clays, contaminated brownfield land, and strict construction timelines along an 8.5 km motorway extension in Glasgow.

An artificial lake at Borșa ski resort, Maramureș, was sealed with HDPE geomembrane, geotextiles, triaxial geogrid, and geocells, creating a 22,000 m³ water reservoir for snowmaking.

A geosynthetic-reinforced slope using MIRAGRID^® GX, MIRAGRID Green B, and Polyslope S systems provided a responsible alternative to traditional retaining walls, reducing material use and environmental impact while ensuring long-term stability, rapid installation, and strong visual integration through a vegetated facing.

Germany’s first large commercial pit thermal storage in Meldorf shows how district heating can be decarbonized. GSE^® HDH, GSE HD liners and FABRINET^® protection layers enable safe high-temperature storage, reducing CO₂ emissions by 90 percent and store 1,500 MWh annually.

In Bracht, Germany, a pit thermal storage system integrated with solar collectors (71 percent from sun), heat pumps (6 percent green electricity), and biomass (23 percent) supplies a renewable heat solution according to the simulation of the University Kassel. Solmax geomembranes ensure long-term containment, enabling near-zero emissions and stable heating for 180 households.

On the Tibetan Plateau at 4,600 m ASL, Solmax geosynthetics enabled Tibet’s first large solar thermal district heating system. A 15,000 m³ pit thermal energy storage stores 700 MWh of heat, meeting 90 percent of Langkazi’s demand. 

GEOTUBE Marine tubes were installed by the Communauté du Golfe de Saint – Tropez to protect 103 km of coastline and the only road to Saint-Tropez. The project reduced wave impact, prevented erosion, and avoided rock transport.

Solmax supplies GSE LL geomembranes for Sistema.bio’s modular biodigesters​ and other farming equipment such as water and biofertilizer containers​, enabling clean energy, waste reuse, and improved soil health for smallholder farmers. 

Solmax supplied 32,500 m² of MIRAFI HMi to stabilize soft agricultural land for crane use, completing winter installation on schedule in four weeks.

The landfill closure in Schwanebeck involved installing landfill cover multi-layer sealing systems across 138,000 m² to prevent hazardous liquid migration and ensure environmental safety.

Solmax partnered with Gollan Recycling GmbH to deliver a DIBt-certified geosynthetics solution for a catchment basin managing contaminated surface water. This case study outlines the technical approach and environmental benefits of the system.

Ehrensberger Quarry faced a crucial need to widen its mining area safely, leading to the swift implementation of a rockfall protection dam. Through effective collaboration, the use of Polyslope S, and adherence to stringent guidelines.

ÖBB, Austrian Federal Railways' hydroelectric power station project featuring Solmax's Polyslope S system, consisting of MIRAGRID GX 55 and MIRAGRID Green for avalanche protection.

A rockfall event triggered the need to extend the existing avalanche and rockfall protection dam at the cable car parking area at Stubai Glacier using MIRAGRID geogrids and MIRAGRID erosion control grids, ensuring safety for the upcoming winter season.

Polyslope S was used at the Ecocenter-Pfatten landfill to create environmentally sustainable rockfall protection structures, significantly reducing hazard levels and integrating vegetation. 

In 2023, GEOTUBE Geobags were used to stabilize the eroding Brunei coastline, enhancing safety and sustainability.

Endeavour Mining Corporation's ITY gold mine in Côte d'Ivoire, employing Solmax's GSE HD geomembrane, successfully completed its tailings storage facility project ahead of schedule.

To meet the growing needs of a rapidly expanding resources industry, Pilbara Regional Waste Managment used GSE geomembranes at their new waste management facility.

Discover the Kayseri Boğazköprü project's transformative approach to railway subgrade stabilization using MIRAFI HMi for subgrade stabilization. 

Exploring the Kuzmin-Sremska Raca project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing Serbia-Bosnia connectivity through strategic construction.

The solar photovoltaic farm project near Almendralejo, Spain, optimized unpaved internal roads using geosynthetics to address low bearing capacity and challenging subgrade conditions. Despite unexpected rains, the use of MIRAFI HMi ensured stability and durability.

The Lidl parking lot project in Teterow used MIRAFI HMi to address poor soil conditions, achieving enhanced structural integrity. Completed on time, the project set new benchmarks in geotechnical engineering.

Ishøj Lake transformed using tube GEOTUBE dewatering to improve water quality and support wildlife.

The GSE Leak Location Suite, including the S-100 Spark Tester, was successfully implemented at a frac pond project in Laredo, Texas, ensuring leak-free installation and quick identification of punctures in the liner.

Innovative project connects wind farms to the grid, using a massive sand-based platform to prevent flooding and ensure energy transition.

Cenergi transforms POME into renewable biogas in Malaysia, using GSE geomembranes. This project reduced GHG and the approach highlights innovation in waste recycling and contribution to renewable energy goals.

The Marina of Portimão project, led by Solmax and Geosin, innovatively created a beach with reduced wave action, using underwater GEOTUBE systems, enhancing attractiveness and reducing maintenance costs.

GEOTUBE systems played a crucial role in coastal protection for Cannes' iconic La Croisette beach, ensuring resilience and uninterrupted beachside experiences.

Austria's Haager Lies became its first barrier-free cycle path, transforming a historical railway through strategic engineering and materials to boost the regional cycle network. 

In a West African gold mine, tailored geomembrane solutions improved environmental safety and resource recovery, adapting to specific site needs.

Xcel Energy successfully closed Sherco Pond No.1 and constructed Sherco Pond No.2 using BENTOLINER to meet stringent CCR regulations, ensuring minimal environmental impact and continuous service.

In Greece, a hotel enhanced its beach experience by installing submerged GEOTUBE breakwaters, reducing wave intensity and maintenance.

Europe’s largest nickel mine faced environmental challenges from water contamination due to rainfall, mining activities, and a tailings pond leak, requiring an innovative GEOTUBE technology solution.

Discover how Conquest's sewage lagoon upgrade using a geosynthetic clay liner overcame groundwater challenges, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Saskatchewan's first new potash mine in 40 years features advanced GSE HDH liners in its brine ponds, overcoming extreme temperatures and chemical exposure.

Egypt's mega aquaculture project in East Port Said completed phase two, using GSE HD geomembrane for water containment in a 20,000-acre fish and shrimp farm.

At the Florence Copper mine in Arizona, a pond built in 1997 with GSE Leak Location liner, operated for 24 years. Initially underutilized, its expansion required inspection of the exposed geomembrane.

In 2020, Anchorage expanded its landfill with a new cell, installing a composite liner system that included BENTOLINER, GSE HD liner, and HDPE piping.

Due to increased traffic loadings and seepage problems, a section of the B115 highway in the mountains of Styria, Austria, was showing considerable distress and was in danger of failure.

Airport runways must meet strict quality and safety standards. Cracks and uneven surfaces can create hazardous conditions for take-off and landing. The surface of Pula airport had deteriorated after many years of use.

Advanced asphalt interlayer solution for Prague airport's runway

In collaboration with our partner ESHA Infrasolutions, Solmax provided the perfect solution for the Dongeradeel community in the Netherlands.

Bad Wünnenberg is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located on the river Aabach, approximately 20 km (12.4 mi) south of Paderborn.

In Austria alone, approximately 8,000 avalanche corridors experience countless avalanches each year. With climate change exacerbating the situation, the threat of avalanches to inhabited areas is ever-present in the Alpine regions.

The A617 road in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, England, was rehabilitated using MIRAGRID, an asphalt interlayer system. This solution provided crack retardation, sealing, and stress absorption, enhancing road durability.

The Government of Mauritius, through the Road Development Authority, initiated the construction of the A1-M1 Link Road to create an effective and efficient road network that supports socio-economic development.

Attica’s 66 municipalities and four million inhabitants depend on a single landfill – Fili. First established in 2003, the Fili landfill was expanded in 2006 and continues to grow.

Phosphate mining is an important economic activity in the inland Chinese province of Hubei, which boasts large reserves of valuable phosphates.

A potash mining and processing facility in Germany operates a tailings heap for depositing the residue produced during crude salt processing.

Solmax's innovative liners met client's requirements, protecting environment and communities from pollution and facilitating safe wastewater removal.

GEOTUBE TC1200MB units were selected to provide erosion control because they can be filled using on site materials, making them a more efficient solution than importing stone.

Solmax was chosen to supply a high-grade, multi-layer solution comprised of 1.00 mm GSE HD and 2.00 mm GSE HD conductive geomembrane, each spanning an area of 25,700 m² (276,600 f²).

Solmax geomembranes were used to line the tailings facilities of the recently expanded Yulong Copper Mine. The mine located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, on one of the largest copper deposits in China, is important to the economy of the region.

The Municipality of Tweed is located in central-eastern Ontario. In 2019, the Municipality identified that the existing wastewater treatment system was nearing its rated capacity.

Bornhausen Landfill is in Seesen, a town in the district of Goslar, in lower Saxony, Germany.