PROPEX^® Armormax^® stabilized the eroded Reinland Drain, reducing costs and emissions while ensuring long-term flood protection with reinforced vegetation growth.

GSE HD geomembrane formed a durable roof barrier for a green roof system, providing long-term waterproofing under rooftop installation constraints and tropical weather conditions across 6,720 m².

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.

A 17.5 m high reinforced soil dump wall was constructed at the Sangatta coal mine to increase material handling capacity while supporting heavy dump truck loads and minimizing earthworks.

Solmax supplied GSE^® HD liners and BENTOLINER^® GCLs to line and cap Thailand’s ESBEC landfill, ensuring full containment, leachate and gas control, and compliance with national and international waste standards.

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.

MIRAFI^® RS580i stabilized parking areas at Knapheide’s Moncks Corner facility over soft, floodplain-adjacent soils, enabling rapid construction, eliminating chemical treatment, reducing material haulage, and delivering durable performance under heavy vehicle loading.

Sacramento Area Sanitary District partnered with Solmax to stabilize 12 Sacramento creeks impacted by flooding. Innovative solutions were tailored for each site, enhancing resilience and natural aesthetics. Five more sites will begin construction in 2025 to expand the project’s impact.

Soil nails and PROPEX^® Armormax^® stabilized the failing slope behind the Metal Art Museum, ensuring long-term erosion control with reinforced vegetation growth.

NJDOT restored Wildwood’s waterways using GEOTUBE^® GT500 units to dewater more than 110,000 yd³ of dredged sediment, meeting strict discharge standards and optimizing tight urban laydown space.

Converse County, WY stabilized Mormon Canyon Road using 30,000 yd² of MIRAFI^® RS380i. The geosynthetic reinforced soft clay soils, resisted wind uplift, improved roadway life, and reduced future maintenance.

Dubuque stabilized the Northwest Arterial with MIRAFI RS580i, completing a three-mile roadway in 2023 on time and budget, earning three state paving awards.

MIRAFI^® RS580i stabilized an active taxiway at La Aurora International Airport over high-plasticity clay, improving load distribution, limiting deformation, and extending pavement service life under continuous aircraft traffic.

CLLEX is a 30 km expressway designed to cut travel time between Tarlac City and Cabanatuan City from 70 to 20 minutes, using geosynthetic reinforcement and PVDs to stabilize soft clay foundations and control settlement.

Malaysia upgrades the western railway line with a 330 km electrified double-track project, using ground improvement, geotextile reinforcement, and modern systems to stabilize soft soils and construct new parallel tracks.

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.

A geosynthetic-reinforced embankment enabled the extension of I-670 across deep, highly compressible water-treatment sludge. Instrumented test fills, vertical drains, and staged construction allowed stable embankment performance despite large settlements.

Solmax supplied geomembrane, geotextile, drainage, and GCL systems for the Cell A1 expansion in Mascouche, supporting long-term contaminated soil containment and sustainable site management.

Custom HDPE liner penetration boxes were fabricated and installed at a hazardous waste pond to prevent environmental contamination. Solmax met complex specs and tight timelines.

A renewable-energy developer in Texas used MIRAFI RS380i to stabilize access roads over expansive soils, reducing aggregate demand and accelerating construction.

PROPEX^® Armormax^® and MIRAGRID^® XT stabilized an eroded slope along Southmoor Drive, restoring access while reducing transport costs and emissions.

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.

Basal reinforced embankments, PVDs, and MIRAFI geotextiles were used to construct a 22 km access road over very soft alluvial soils at the PIPC site in Johor, Malaysia.

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.

Reclamation dykes at the Deep C II Industrial Zone in Haiphong use GEOTUBE units and MIRAFI PET reinforcement to ensure stability on very soft seabed soils, enabling phased industrial land development despite typhoon storm conditions.

Solmax high-flow triaxial geocomposite was used in the Koochiching County Landfill cap system to drain surface water, stabilize the soil cover, and ensure long-term integrity of the geomembrane and vegetative layer.

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. 

Ocala built a four-lane highway over deep fill in an active mine using a multi-layer MIRAFI RSi geosynthetic system to stabilize weak, saturated soils. 

A 61 m reinforced soil slope was built at the Yanting Natural Gas Treatment Facility using 910,000 m² of MIRAFI^® PET100-50 high-strength woven geotextile to stabilize complex terrain and reduce environmental impact.

ThermoBond’s Brandon facility uses MIRAFI RS580i to support 46,000 lb wheel loads, reducing aggregate by 35% and delivering durable, cost-efficient performance.

Florida’s Indian Trail Improvement District levee was reinforced with 66,000 yd² of PROPEX Armormax and custom burrito-wrap structures, delivering long-term flood protection while supporting endangered species habitats.

Claxton Field in Needham, MA, was renovated using MIRAFI^® RS380i for subgrade stabilization and PROPEX^® Armormax for slope protection, ensuring long-term performance and environmental compliance.

In 2008, TC Energy installed a gas pipeline under the St. Maurice River. Erosion and instability on steep slopes led to the installation of PROPEX^® Armormax^®, which continues to provide long-term stabilization with a natural, vegetated solution.

MIRAFI H₂Ri reinforced the pavement on State Highway 105 at FM1774 in Plantersville, Texas, eliminating the need for cement stabilization and managing the moisture-sensitive subgrade conditions.

MIRAFI^® RS580i geotextile was used with sand and gravel to stabilize sandy soil at a solar farm in Mexico, enabling heavy truck access and reducing environmental and construction costs.

GSE^® HD geomembrane, installed in 2004 at Thailand’s Lamtakong Upper Reservoir, has maintained its integrity for over 20 years, ensuring reliable pumped-storage hydropower operations under harsh tropical conditions.

A Comox developer stabilized steep sandy slopes with PROPEX^® Pyramattress^®, PROPEX Pyramat 25, BENTOLINER^® GCL, and MIRAFI^® 160N, building a stormwater pond that blends into the landscape and reduces environmental impact. 

PWCS used GEOTUBE^® dewatering containers to dewater thousands of cubic meters of coal fines, reducing volume, cutting disposal costs, and ensuring environmental compliance.

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 supplied 1.0 mm GSE HD geomembranes for 4 km² of evaporation ponds at an Australian SOP facility, ensuring brine containment and efficient potash production.

MIRAFI® RS380i was used in a Santa Ana College parking lot expansion to reduce pavement thickness, avoid utility conflicts, accelerate construction, and improve long-term pavement durability.

Rock County, Minnesota, replaced a closed timber bridge using the GRS-IBS system with MIRAFI® 7XT and MIRAFI HP570. These provided reinforcement, enabling rapid, cost-effective construction without deep foundations.

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.

MIRAFI® H2Ri was installed on Flat Creek Drive in Jackson, Wyoming, to stabilize the subgrade and manage moisture from snowmelt, preventing pavement damage and extending roadway life.

A geosynthetic reinforcement solution using MIRAFI RSi enabled the expansion of a 140-acre laydown yard in Pueblo, Colorado, reducing aggregate needs and meeting a fast-tracked construction schedule despite poor soil and remote material sources.

MIRAFI H2Rx geotextile was installed over 27,000 m² to reinforce a road near Maharahj canal, improving pavement strength and moisture control while preventing embankment failure and completing 3 km in just 5 days.

A rural road in Thailand was upgraded using MIRAFI H2Rx geotextile to reinforce soft clay subgrade and manage high groundwater, ensuring durability, reduced moisture, and uninterrupted community access during construction.

At the Point Loma naval base, Solmax stabilized soft subgrade for fuel tank containment dyke walls using MIRAFI RS580i, crushed stone, and geogrid reinforcement.

WPI built Massachusetts’ first rooftop athletic field over a 534-space garage using geosynthetics for drainage, waterproofing, and weight reduction.

A reinforced soil foundation using MIRAFI® RS580i geotextile was installed to support a 17,000 m³ diesel tank in Sherwood Park, Alberta, reducing costs and ensuring settlement performance within allowable limits.

Highway 7 in Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, was upgraded using MIRAFI HP and winter construction methods to overcome embankment challenges in a slough area.

Desilting Solutions removed 150,000 m³ of biosolids from sludge lagoons at three operational sewerage treatment plants using GEOTUBE dewatering containers for efficient dewatering.

GO Transit expanded rail service between Hamilton and Toronto, requiring a third track on a historic embankment near Sunfish Pond. A geogrid-reinforced slope with a steel sheet pile wall was implemented to meet structural and environmental requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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

GO Transit used hybrid MSE walls with MIRAGRID XT geogrids to stabilize embankments on Lakeshore West Line, ensuring stability under space and load constraints.

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) identified track settlement issues and partnered with Solmax and Clifton Associates to implement a geosynthetic solution, reducing ballast use by 43% and completing repairs on a 72 ft section in under seven hours. 

Kiki Beach Resort on Batam Island installed GSE HD 1.50 mm White Smooth for a recreational pond to enhance visual appeal and durability. The solution included custom roll sizes and a GSE Polylock anchoring system to meet design and site challenges.

Main Street in Palisade, CO, was reconstructed using geosynthetics to address soft soils and shallow utilities, reducing excavation and aggregate use.

Cargill's Regina facility used MIRAFI H2Ri to stabilize expansive, frost-susceptible soils, reducing sub-ballast thickness by 55% and road construction costs by 20%. 

The Bell Middle School's steep landfill slope faced erosion issues, causing soil to wash into nearby homes. The geocell used for stabilization failed, so the school district replaced it with PROPEX Pyramat 75, a high-performance turf mat.

The I-15 CORE Project in Provo, Utah, used a pile-supported embankment with MIRAGRID 8XT geogrid to stabilize soft soils and meet seismic and space constraints.

Red Hill Landfill in Northern California stabilized a failed slope using the PROPEX Armormax  system with PROPEX Pyramat 75 HPTRM and B3 anchors, enhancing safety and erosion control. 

Solmax partnered with Kenmore Construction to stabilize a working platform for heavy equipment at the City of Akron’s Main Outfall Sewer Improvements project using MIRAFI RS580i high-performance geotextile and advanced geotechnical analysis. 

A global stability issue on the Old Pacific Highway caused a slope failure and pavement cracking. The MIRAFI H2Ri system was used to address soil saturation and prevent future slips, ensuring long-term stability without extensive over-excavation. 

PROPEX Armormax stabilized the eroding embankments of Arroyo de los Montoyas, protecting WWTP6 from flooding and enhancing groundwater recharge in Rio Rancho, NM, with a resilient, nature-based erosion control solution.

Reflective cracking at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport was mitigated using Petromat MPV600, a nonwoven paving fabric, installed directly on the cement-treated base to prevent moisture infiltration and extend pavement life

Desilting Solutions restored a submerged stormwater pipeline in Milton, Queensland, to 97% capacity using GEOTUBE technology and remote dredging within a confined site.

Kestrel Coal Resources restored silt trap capacity by dredging and dewatering 40,000m³ of silt using GEOTUBE units. The project preserved coal fines for sale.

Solmax provided a custom GSE HD geomembrane solution for the Summarecon Housing Estate in Bandung, enabling full soil consolidation in four months and ensuring the project launched on time.

A gold mine in Victoria, Australia, used Solmax GEOTUBE units with moisture-absorbing wicking yarns to improve water release, efficiently managing increased slurry waste in its limited-capacity tailings storage.

MIRAFI FWL geotextile was installed at Selangor Turf Club to address water ponding issues, enhancing drainage efficiency and ensuring prompt track usability.

Livingstone Shire Council used MIRAFI H2Rx to upgrade Queen Street, Yeppoon, addressing surface cracking due to a soft, saturated subgrade.

Libmanan Road in Camarines Sur was reconstructed using MIRAFI H2Rx geotextile for improved subgrade stabilization and moisture management, enhancing road durability.

U.S. Route 441 in Gainesville, Florida was reconstructed using MIRAFI RS580i, improving performance against flooding and reducing maintenance needs.

The City of Palm Desert improved flood control infrastructure by expanding the Section 29 Basin, constructing two new basins, and armoring the Mid-Valley channel with PROPEX Armormax. 

Aeration Basin 2 at Thompson's Station wastewater plant was relined in 2012 using a custom GSE HD geomembrane system, ensuring operational efficiency. 

The Motiva Brine Pond in southeast Texas, supporting butane storage in salt caverns, underwent primary liner replacement and inspection to address leakage issues. 

Yerba Buena Island's redevelopment addressed slope failure with PROPEX Armormax, ensuring slope stability, erosion control, and utility protection during a major residential project. 

CN Railway utilized MIRAFI RS580i to stabilize track foundations at the Rosetown subdivision, improving safety, and reducing future maintenance costs in challenging conditions. 

Kenai Peninsula Borough in Alaska completed phase two of the Homer Solid Waste Facility landfill closure using Solmax geosynthetics, covering 226,000 ft² with a geosynthetic clay liner, drainage, and landfill-gas system.

Using MIRAFI^® H2Rx woven geotextile to improve pavement performance on Thailand's National Highway No. 117, addressing severe pavement damage.

Advanced leachate containment solutions were utilized to enhance the Sarasota landfill expansion, ensuring environmental protection and compliance with regulations.

GEOTUBE Marinetechnology was employed to construct a dyke, effectively reclaiming 507 acres in Malaysia.

The Jalan Kampung Lombong road reconstruction in Klang, Selangor, improved durability, and load capacity, addressing frequent truck traffic and adverse weather challenges.

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

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) successfully restored natural tidal wetlands in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, enhancing habitats for wildlife and improving flood management.

In Fort Worth, Texas, Candleridge Park addressed erosion threatening neighborhood foundations by constructing a channel outlet and using PROPEX Pyramattress and PROPEX Pyramat 75 for cost-effective, sustainable slope protection.